Chronic disease

Higher levels of total physical activity can lower risk of five common chronic diseases -- breast and bowel cancer, diabetes, heart disease and stroke, finds a study.

Bioactive compounds in plant foods control genetic and other biological factors that lead to chronic diseases, an American study says, reinforcing the idea that people who consume vegetarian diets rarely fall victim to such ailments.Sixty-three ...

Functional foods are rich sources of antioxidants and other unique compounds that provide additional health advantages.

Milk and dairy products are a powerhouse of numerous vital nutrients. Milk not only fulfils the need of calcium but also provides other nutrients to the body.

Deficiency in the levels of Vitamin D may increase the risk of chronic headache in middle-aged and older men, according to a new study.

So a group of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are at work on a tiny battery made of our own chemicals they could put in a pill you'd swallow - a micro power plant that ...

A new study conducted by the University of Basel in Switzerland and Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences in Iran suggests that Yoga and aquatic exercise may reduce certain symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS).

The following study reviewed global scientific literature on the role of dairy products in health and in the prevention of chronic diseases including cardiovascular, metabolic syndrome, colon or bladder cancer, and type 2 diabetes.

A healthy and balanced diet can support healthy ageing and reduce the risk of chronic diseases as you grow older.

Seasonal produce delivers more nutrients, antioxidants, and flavour than off-season alternatives. They also help improve gut health, supports immunity, and reduces chronic disease risk.