Probiotic products that are given during pregnancy, apparently can reduce the risk of allergies in future child – even if only slightly.

Too much salt is unhealthy – most people know that. But at what point the salt intake can actually be harmful to health is controversial.

That linseed contains many omega-3 fatty acid and therefore has healthy benefit, this is long been known. But so far, the flaxseed oil could not replace the consumption of fish. A new study contradicts that assumption.

A deficiency of Vitamin D can lead to the damages in the body and may even increase the risk of death. This fact has prompted scientists to new studies.

Coffee is the world’s most widely consumed stimulant whose effect on health is regularly discussed controversially. Caffeine, the most responsible for the stimulating effect of the aromatic drink and attributed to both harmful and protective factors.

It is indisputably one of the Americans favorite hobbies in summer: grilling. The most common meat and sausage are placed on the grid, the relatively high in fat and – depending on the preparation – can develop cancer-causing agents. So, is it at all possible that healthy grilling pleasure?

The homeopathic first aid kit is many followers of alternative medicine still unknown. There are numerous resources that can help relieve discomfort when traveling. Families especially will therefore often resort to drops and globules when they are traveling.

Studies show that 80-90 percent of the population have a defect in the so-called solar vitamin D, especially during the winter months. Since then recommends the American Nutrition Society adults, preventive 800 International Units (IU), taken in the form of supplements. But what about the summer?

Meat consumption is still seen in many cultural traditions as “masculine”. A study on cultural influences on the eating behavior has now investigated how such value judgments affect on eating habits of the population.

Ginger not only tastes good, but is also increasingly used in medicine. Studies have shown that oral ginger therapy may reduce pain and improve mobility of osteoarthritis patients.