Olive oil more stable and healthful than seed oils for frying food
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 22-Oct-2014 Frying is one of the world's most popular ways to prepare food — think fried chicken and french fries. Even candy bars and whole turkeys have…
‘Fracking’ wastewater that is treated for drinking produces potentially harmful compounds
The resulting waste water is highly radioactive and contains high levels of heavy metals and salts called halides (bromide, chloride and iodide) Concerns that fluids from hydraulic fracturing, or "fracking,"…
Good mood foods: Some flavors in some foods resemble a prescription mood stabilizer
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — New evidence reveals the possibility of mood-enhancing effects associated with some flavors, stemming at least in part from natural ingredients bearing a striking chemical similarity…
Red wine compound could help seniors walk away from mobility problems
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 19, 2012 — In a stride toward better health in later life, scientists reported today that resveratrol, the so-called “miracle molecule” found in red wine, might help improve…
Coconut water is an excellent sports drink — for light exercise
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 20, 2012 — Coconut water really does deserve its popular reputation as Mother Nature’s own sports drink, a new scientific analysis of the much-hyped natural beverage concluded here…
Scientists find protein that promotes cancers, heart disease; create substance to block its effects
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2012 — Strong scientific evidence suggests that high levels of a blood protein called galectin-3 may increase the risk of heart attacks, cancer and other diseases, and…
New form of long-used food ingredient for ‘anti-hunger’ yogurts, smoothies
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 21, 2012 — Promising results were reported here today from a proof-of-concept clinical trial of an “anti-hunger” ingredient for yogurt, fruit shakes, smoothies and other foods that would…
First evidence from humans on how alcohol may boost risk of cancer
" about 30 percent of people of Asian descent ― almost 1.6 billion people ― have a variant of the alcohol dehydrogenase gene and are unable to metabolize alcohol to acetate"…
Serotonin not found to be a major player in depression
New study throws into question long-held belief about depression PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 27-Aug-2014 "serotonin is not a major player in the condition, and different factors must be involved" New evidence…
Pregnant women and fetuses exposed to antibacterial compounds face potential health risks – triclosan and triclocarban
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 10-Aug-2014 "The compounds are used in more than 2,000 everyday products marketed as antimicrobial, including toothpastes, soaps, detergents, carpets, paints, school supplies and toys, the researchers say"…
Peaches, plums, nectarines give obesity, diabetes slim chance
29 JUN 2012 COLLEGE STATION – Peaches, plums and nectarines have bioactive compounds that can potentially fight-off obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease, according to new studies by Texas AgriLife Research.…
Rosemary and oregano contain diabetes-fighting compounds
Public Release: 23-Jul-2014 The popular culinary herbs oregano and rosemary are packed with healthful compounds, and now lab tests show they could work in much the same way as prescription…
Popcorn: the snack with even higher antioxidant levels than fruits and vegetables
" Vinson cautioned, however, that the way people prepare and serve popcorn can quickly put a dent in its healthful image." SAN DIEGO, March 25, 2012 — Popcorn’s reputation as a…
Hot pepper compound could help hearts
SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2012 — The food that inspires wariness is on course for inspiring even more wonder from a medical standpoint as scientists today reported the latest evidence…
Some flame retardants make fires more deadly
SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2012 — Some of the flame retardants added to carpets, furniture upholstery, plastics, crib mattresses, car and airline seats and other products to suppress the…
New evidence on effects of green coffee beans in weight loss
SAN DIEGO, March 27, 2012 — Scientists today reported striking new evidence that green, or unroasted, coffee beans can produce a substantial decrease in body weight in a relatively short…
That caffeine in your drink — is it really ‘natural?’
09 Mar 2012 That caffeine in your tea, energy drink or other beverage — is it really natural? Scientists are reporting successful use for the first time of a simpler…
Coating stents with vitamin C could reduce clotting risks
Coating stents with vitamin C could reduce clotting risks // PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 28-May-2014 Every year, more than 1 million people in the U.S. who have suffered heart attacks or…
The Strangler: The chemistry behind the Game of Thrones poison (video)
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UNEpRXcxM4] IMAGE: Game of Thrones gave us a shock with the Purple Wedding and now everyone is asking: "Who poisoned King Joffrey? " While the search for the…
In lab tests, the antimicrobial ingredient triclosan spurs growth of breast cancer cells ( soaps, toothpastes and other products )
In lab tests, the antimicrobial ingredient triclosan spurs growth of breast cancer cells Public Release: 23-Apr-2014 Some manufacturers are turning away from using triclosan as an antimicrobial ingredient in soaps,…
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