Melatonin helps control weight gain as it stimulates the appearance of ‘beige fat’
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...