Is beta-carotene dangerous for smokers? New research and comparative studies show that beta-carotene has a protective effect against cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Studies at the Finsen Institute explain how cancer tumours metastasize. The results may be of vital importance to the treatment of cancer and could give e.g. vitamin C a central role.
Hyperforin, the active substance in St. Johns Wort, has been shown to have antibacterial effects against multi-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other gram-positive bacteria.
A recent theory claims that one does not catch the flu from contagious people, but by the activation of a dormant virus activated by vitamin D deficiency.
The New Year is still the season of morally founded declarations of intent - also called New Year's resolutions. The two most common resolutions are to quit smoking and to diet - but the possibilities are innumerable.
When it comes to tobacco, it is common knowledge that the content of nicotine is what makes it so habit-forming and that the various tar substances is what makes it carcinogenic.
A number of the world's leading scientists establish that vitamins C and E are harmless even in large doses. At the same time, the theory that the two vitamins prevent chronic illness is still very much alive.
They say that beauty comes from within. This both applies to your charm and looks. Having beautiful skin and shiny hair signal health and energy and give you joy and self-confidence. External treatment alone, however, is often just "sales polish".