Cocoa may help fight obesity-related inflammation
01 JUN 2014 A few cups of hot cocoa may not only fight off the chill of a winter’s day, but they could also help obese people better control inflammation-related…
Coffee consumption associated with reduced risk of autoimmune liver disease
A range of new research studies presented at DDW® 2013 Orlando, FL (May 18, 2013) — Research presented today at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) explores new discoveries in liver…
Ginger compounds may be effective in treating asthma symptoms
01 JUN 2013 ATS 2013, PHILADELPHIA ─ Gourmands and foodies everywhere have long recognized ginger as a great way to add a little peppery zing to both sweet and savory…
The compound in the Mediterranean diet that makes cancer cells ‘mortal’
01 JUN 2013 Scientists design ‘fishing’ technique to show how foods improve health COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests that a compound abundant in the Mediterranean diet takes away cancer…
Study finds vitamin C can kill drug-resistant TB
May 21, 2013 — (Bronx, NY) — In a striking, unexpected discovery, researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University have determined that vitamin C kills drug-resistant…
Common Food Supplement Fights Degenerative Brain Disorders
17 May 13 Nutritional supplement delays advancement of Parkinson’s and Familial Dysautonomia, TAU researchers discover Widely available in pharmacies and health stores, phosphatidylserine is a natural food supplement produced from…
Calcium supplements linked to longer lifespans in women
Study finds calcium-rich diet, supplements provide equal benefits Chevy Chase, MD—Taking a calcium supplement of up to 1,000 mg per day can help women live longer, according to a recent…
Soda and illegal drugs cause similar damage to teeth
CHICAGO (May 28, 2013)—Addicted to soda? You may be shocked to learn that drinking large quantities of your favorite carbonated soda could be as damaging to your teeth as…
Changing gut bacteria through diet affects brain function, UCLA study shows
01 JUN 2013 UCLA researchers now have the first evidence that bacteria ingested in food can affect brain function in humans. In an early proof-of-concept study of healthy women, they…
Vitamin C may head off lung problems in babies born to pregnant smokers
17 May 2013 Infants born to women who took vitamin C during pregnancy had less wheezing in first year of life than babies whose moms took a placebo WASHINGTON, DC…
BPA lined containers raise blood pressure fast
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yskLCLGXWB8?rel=0] BPA lined containers raise blood pressure fast - Urinary BPA concentration increased by up to 1,600 percent after consuming canned beverages compared to after consuming the glass-bottled beverages.…
Human exposure to metal cadmium may accelerate cellular aging
WASHINGTON, DC (December 11, 2014)--A new study led by a researcher at Milken Institute School of Public Health (Milken Institute SPH) at the George Washington University looks at the metal…
Commonly prescribed painkiller not effective in controlling lower back pain
Public Release: 10-Dec-2014 A new study out today in the journal Neurology shows that pregabalin is not effective in controlling the pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, the most common…
Prenatal exposure to common household chemicals linked with substantial drop in child IQ
"found in a wide variety of consumer products, from dryer sheets to vinyl fabrics to personal care products like lipstick, hairspray, and nail polish, even some soaps" Public Release: 10-Dec-2014…
Brain reward circuits respond differently to 2 kinds of sugar
Phoenix, AZ (December 10th, 2014) - The brain responds differently to two kinds of sugar, according to a report today at the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology annual meeting in Phoenix…
Study supports the theory that men are idiots
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 11-Dec-2014 BMJ-British Medical Journal Sex differences in risk seeking behaviour, emergency hospital admissions, and mortality are well documented. Males are more likely to be admitted to an…
Controlling obesity with potato extract
Extract of Irish potatoes, rich in polyphenols, reduces weight gain to a surprising extent Published: 9 Dec 2014 Take a look in your pantry: the miracle ingredient for fighting obesity…
Can organic crops compete with industrial agriculture?
" no significant differences in organic and conventional yields for leguminous crops, such as beans, peas and lentils." PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 9-Dec-2014 Study finds smaller than expected gap in yields…
Each dollar spent on kids’ nutrition can yield more than $100 later
Monday, December 8, 2014 There are strong economic incentives for governments to invest in early childhood nutrition, reports a new paper from the University of Waterloo and Cornell University.…
Vitamin C may help people who suffer from respiratory symptoms after exercise
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 8-Dec-2014 Physical activity increases oxidative stress, and therefore, as an antioxidant vitamin C might have particularly evident effects on people who are participating in vigorous exercise. In…
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