Research suggests that vegetarians tend to have better gum health than meat-eaters, although they may be at risk of tooth decay if they fail to include enough vitamin D and calcium in their diet.Meat-eaters may need to pay closer attention to their oral health after a study by German scientists…

A study suggests that women with insufficient levels of vitamin D in their blood may be more likely to experience pre-eclampsia during pregnancy.Women with a deficiency in vitamin D - the so-called 'sunshine vitamin' - may have an increased risk of the pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia, new study has found.Pre-eclampsia is…

A study has shown that certain antioxidants may help to reduce the risk of age-related cataracts.People with a high intake of antioxidants and certain vitamins may benefit from a reduced risk of age-related cataracts, new research suggests.Cataracts affect the majority of people over the age of 65 and occur when…

Caesarean section delivery may have an adverse effect on the developing immune system.Children born by Caesarean section may experience slower immune system development and an increased risk of allergies in the future, scientists have found.Researchers in Sweden and at the University of Glasgow in Scotland studied 24 children from birth…

Early research suggests antioxidants may help to treat neuropathic pain.People with neuropathic pain - resulting from a problem in the nervous system - may benefit from taking a high-quality antioxidant supplement, new research suggests.Scientists at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston carried out a series of experiments on…

A study suggests that people are prone to accumulating different chemicals inside their bodies, depending on their income.People from all socioeconomic backgrounds are at risk of harmful toxins building up inside their bodies but the exact chemicals appear to be linked to economic status, new research suggests.Scientists at the University…

Korean scientists have identified a link between urinary symptoms and metabolic syndrome.Men with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS)/ benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) are at high risk of components of metabolic syndrome, a study has found.Metabolic syndrome increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and features conditions such as type-2 diabetes, high…

The tomato ingredient lycopene may be associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer but is unlikely to make a significant difference on its own, scientists say.Men with a high intake of lycopene may benefit from a slightly reduced risk of prostate cancer, new research suggests.Lycopene is an antioxidant carotenoid…

Good state of mind 'affects expression of immune system genes'.A good state of mind may be beneficial for genes involved in the body's immune response, new research suggests.Scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of North Carolina have been examining the effect of psychology on human…

Research suggests tall women may have an increased risk of cancer.Women who are taller than average may have an increased risk of developing cancer following the menopause, a new study suggests.US researchers looked at data on almost 21,000 postmenopausal women who had enrolled in a study called the Women's Health…