Tuesday 21 February 2012

Health links

Low vitamin D status linked to food allergy and eczema in children: Study

Below normal levels of vitamin D, due to low sun exposure, have been associated with increased incidence of food allergy and eczema in children, say researchers.

Dietary salt intake linked to gastric cancer risk

A new study investigating a link between high salt intake and risk of gastric cancers could add to increasing pressure for industry-wide sodium reduction, researchers have said.

New probiotic strains will win health claims (but not for 10-15 years): Prof

Advances in genomics and understanding the human gut microbiota will lead to the discovery of probiotic bacterial strains that will deliver biomarker-measured health benefits – but it may take 10-15 years, according to a leading researcher.

DuPont announces increased investment in food and nutrition research

DuPont has said it intends to invest over $10bn in food and nutrition research and development over the next nine years, in an effort to meet the challenge of feeding the world’s growing population.

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