05 OCT 2013 Melatonin is a natural hormone segregated by the body and melatonin levels generally increase in the dark at night. It is also found in fruit and vegetables like mustard, Goji berries, almonds, sunflower seeds, cardamom, fennel, coriander… Read More ›
Year: 2014
Folic acid deficiency can affect the health of great, great grandchildren
05 OCT 2013 Deficiencies associated with spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities Folic acid deficiency can cause severe health problems in offspring, including spina bifida, heart defects and placental abnormalities. A study out today reveals that a mutation in… Read More ›
Mouse studies reveal promising vitamin D-based treatment for MS
05 OCT 2013 MADISON — A diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) is a hard lot. Patients typically get the diagnosis around age 30 after experiencing a series of neurological problems such as blurry vision, wobbly gait or a numb foot…. Read More ›
Organized screening for prostate cancer does more harm than good
05 OCT 2013 Prostate cancer screening using the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is widely used in France despite a lack of evidence showing that it reduces cancer deaths. Now, researchers have shown that men experience more harm than good from… Read More ›
Niacin, the fountain of youth
The vitamin niacin has a life-prolonging effect, as Michael Ristow has demonstrated in roundworms. From his study, the ETH-Zurich professor also concludes that so-called reactive oxygen species are healthy, not only disagreeing with the general consensus, but also many… Read More ›
Red wine chemical remains effective against cancer after the body converts it
05 OCT 2013 Paper by University of Leicester scientists shows resveratrol can still be used in the body after it has been metabolized A chemical found in red wine remains effective at fighting cancer even after the body’s metabolism has… Read More ›
Component of citrus fruits found to block the formation of kidney cysts
05 OCT 2013 A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component of grapefruit and other citrus fruits, naringenin, successfully blocks the formation of kidney cysts. Known as polycystic kidney disease, this is an… Read More ›
Amino acid with promising anti-diabetic effects
13 SEP 2013 New experiments conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen show that the amino acid arginine – found in a wide variety of foods such as salmon, eggs and nuts – greatly improves the body’s ability to… Read More ›
Substance that gives grapefruit its flavor and aroma could give insect pests the boot
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 11, 2013 — The citrus flavor and aroma of grapefruit — already used in fruit juices, citrus-flavored beverages, and prestige perfumes and colognes — may be heading for a new use in battling mosquitoes, ticks, head lice and… Read More ›
New study discovers copper destroys highly infectious norovirus
10 September 2013 Scientists from the University of Southampton have discovered that copper and copper alloys rapidly destroy norovirus – the highly-infectious sickness bug. Worldwide, norovirus is responsible for more than 267 million cases of acute gastroenteritis every year…. Read More ›
Codeine could increase users’ sensitivity to pain
21 SEP 2013 Using large and frequent doses of the pain-killer codeine may actually produce heightened sensitivity to pain, without the same level of relief offered by morphine, according to new research from the University of Adelaide. Researchers in the… Read More ›
Research treats Candida albicans with nontoxic Gymnema slyvestre
Research treats the fungus among us with nontoxic medicinal compound Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 MANHATTAN — A Kansas State University microbiologist has found a breakthrough herbal medicine treatment for a common human fungal pathogen that lives in almost 80 percent… Read More ›
Diets Low in Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids May Be a Problem for Youngsters
Columbus, OH – 9/13/2013 In the first study to closely examine the polyunsaturated fatty acid (PUFA) intake among U.S. children under the age of 5, Sarah Keim, PhD, principal investigator in the Center for Biobehavioral Health at The Research… Read More ›
Obese stomachs tell us diets are doomed to fail
21 SEP 2013 The way the stomach detects and tells our brains how full we are becomes damaged in obese people but does not return to normal once they lose weight, according to new research from the University of Adelaide…. Read More ›
Red grapes, blueberries may enhance immune function
21 SEP 2013 CORVALLIS, Ore. – In an analysis of 446 compounds for their the ability to boost the innate immune system in humans, researchers in the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University discovered just two that stood out… Read More ›
Can vitamin B supplements help stave off stroke?
21 SEP 2013 MINNEAPOLIS – New evidence suggests that taking vitamin B supplements may help reduce the risk of stroke. The research appears in the September 18, 2013, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of… Read More ›
Four or more cups of coffee a day may keep prostate cancer recurrence and progression away
Bioactive compounds in coffee may have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects SEATTLE – Aug. 26, 2013 – Coffee consumption is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer recurrence and progression, according to a new study by Fred Hutchinson Cancer… Read More ›
Broccoli could be key in the fight against osteoarthritis
Wed, 28 Aug 2013 A compound found in broccoli could be key to preventing or slowing the progress of the most common form of arthritis, according to new research led by the University of East Anglia. Results from the laboratory… Read More ›
Potential diagnostic marker for zinc status offers insights into the effects of zinc deficiency
23 AUG 2013 New research in The FASEB Journal suggests that this newly discovered compound can successfully mediate the harmful effects of zinc deprivation, and is actually produced as a result of low zinc in the body Bethesda, MD —… Read More ›
Doubling the daily allowance of protein intake with diet and exercise protects muscle loss
23 AUG 2013 New research in The FASEB Journal shows that consuming twice the recommended daily allowance of protein protects muscle mass while promoting fat loss; tripling protein had no additional benefits Bethesda, MD—A new report appearing in the September… Read More ›