HEALTH NEWSPh: (03) 98884119 or 0439884144 Research study finds low vitamin D status linked to food allergy and eczema in children. 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. A diet enriched in Polyphenols and Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease through the production of new brain cells and the strengthening of neural networks according to a new Spanish study. Research study finds Vitamin C intake associated with longer survival in patients with heart failure The American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2011, have announced the findings of a new study that found that adequate intake of Vitamin C was associated with longer survival in patients with heart failure. Effects on blood pressure of reduced dietary sodium and the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet A study on the effect of different levels of dietary sodium, in conjunction with the DASH diet, which is rich in vegetables, fruits, and low-fat dairy products, in persons with and in those without hypertension. Effects of an open-label pilot study with high-dose EPA/DHA concentrates on plasma phospholipids and behaviour in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurological condition in children. The findings of a small pilot study suggest supplementation with high-dose EPA/DHA concentrates may improve behaviour in children with ADHD. Vitamins and minerals may reduce eczema risk in children. Increased intakes of beta-carotene, vitamin E, folic acid, and iron may reduce the risk of atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, suggests a new study from Korea. Studies of Gene Variants Related to Inflammation, Oxidative Stress, Dyslipidemia, and Obesity: Implications for a Nutrigenetic Approach. Obesity is considered a chronic low-grade inflammation state and is directly involved in the genesis of insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are well-known risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Clinical Relevance of IgG Antibodies against Food Antigens in Crohn’s Disease: A Double-Blind Cross-Over Diet Intervention Study. A nutritional intervention diet, based on circulating IgG antibodies against food antigens showed positive effects in people with Crohn’s Disease with respect to stool frequency, abdominal pain and general well-being. Popular Pages: Allergy Testing IBS Treatment | 
