10 Aug 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that there’s a link between allergies and reduced risk of a serious type of cancer that starts in the brain. This study… Read More ›
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Omega-3 lowers inflammation in overweight older adults
29 JUN 2012 COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research shows that omega-3 fatty acid supplements can lower inflammation in healthy, but overweight, middle-aged and older adults, suggesting that regular use of these supplements could help protect against and treat certain illnesses…. Read More ›
Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients and conversion of carotenoids to an active form of vitamin A
Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients and conversion of carotenoids to an active form of vitamin A – For the first study, researchers found that compared to a tomato sauce meal without avocado, the addition of one avocado (150… Read More ›
Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients and conversion of carotenoids to an active form of vitamin A
New research: Fresh avocado enhances absorption of essential nutrients for healthy living Study explores improvements in the absorption of vitamin A when avocados are eaten with tomatoes or carrots IRVINE, Calif. (July 10, 2014) – Consuming a whole fresh avocado… Read More ›
Stairway to T cell development found in the human tonsil
09 Mar 2012 IMMUNOLOGY: Stairway to T cell development found in the human tonsil Central to the effective functioning of the immune system is the presence of a broad repertoire of immune cells known as T cells, which develop in… Read More ›
Has Mercks Measles/Mumps MMR vaccine become ineffective, or have new strains emerged?
This is not a snippet on pro nor anti vaccination. It is an attempt to determine risk vs. benefit ratio of an administered medication You have ( small cluster outbreaks ) emerging cases in the Philippines, British Columbia, New York, and… Read More ›
Stress wrecks intestinal bacteria, could keep immune system on idle
Public release date: 11-Apr-2011 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Stress not only sends the human immune system into overdrive – it can also wreak havoc on the trillions of bacteria that work and thrive inside our digestive system. New… Read More ›
Strawberries may slow precancerous growth in esophagus
Public release date: 6-Apr-2011 ORLANDO, Fla. — Freeze-dried strawberries may be an alternative to drugs for the prevention of esophageal cancer, according to research presented at the AACR 102nd Annual Meeting 2011, held here April 2-6. “We concluded from this… Read More ›
GMO Rice transfers the gene flow benefits to surrounding Weeds
9/23/13 Modifying Rice Crops to Resist Herbicide Prompts Weedy Neighbors’ Growth Spurt Study Shows One Method Gives Weeds Fitness Benefits Even Without Herbicide Trigger COLUMBUS, Ohio – Rice containing an overactive gene that makes it resistant to a common herbicide… Read More ›
What Color Is Your Night Light? It May Affect Your Mood
Hamsters exposed to red light at night had significantly less evidence of depressive-like symptoms and changes in the brain linked to depression, compared to those that experienced blue or white light. (Credit: © Stephen Coburn / Fotolia) Aug. 6, 2013… Read More ›
The compound in the Mediterranean diet that makes cancer cells ‘mortal’
Contact: Pam Frost Gorder Gorder.1@osu.edu 614-292-9475 Ohio State University 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 cells’ “superpower” to escape… Read More ›
Quit smoking? Vitamin E may give extra boost to heart health
Contact: Richard Bruno Bruno.27@osu.edu Ohio State University Study suggests specific form of vitamin improves function of blood vessels COLUMBUS, Ohio – Taking a specific form of a vitamin E supplement can accelerate the health benefits that occur when people quit… Read More ›
Chewing gum could make you FAT because the minty taste makes sugary food more tempting
The chemical responsible for the minty flavour in gum makes healthy food unappealing People who chew gum eat fewer meals – but not less calories – because they chose unhealthy foods By Emma Innes PUBLISHED: 08:59 EST, 29 March 2013… Read More ›
Study Shows How Vitamin E Can Help Prevent Cancer : gamma tocopherol
3/14/13 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have identified an elusive anti-cancer property of vitamin E that has long been presumed to exist, but difficult to find. Many animal studies have suggested that vitamin E could prevent cancer, but human clinical trials… Read More ›
Study Shows How Vitamin E Can Help Prevent Cancer : gamma tocopherol
3/14/13 COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers have identified an elusive anti-cancer property of vitamin E that has long been presumed to exist, but difficult to find. Many animal studies have suggested that vitamin E could prevent cancer, but human clinical trials… Read More ›
Denied the chance to cheat or steal, people turn to violent video games
EEV: Oh, Really? Contact: Brad Bushman Bushman.20@osu.edu 614-688-8779 Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – A new study suggests that people get frustrated when they are offered the opportunity to cheat or steal and that chance is then taken away… Read More ›
Zinc helps against infection by tapping brakes in immune response
Contact: Daren Knoell Daren.Knoell@osumc.edu 614-292-0075 Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests that zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on the immune response in a way that prevents out-of-control inflammation that can be damaging and… Read More ›
Zinc helps against infection by tapping brakes in immune response
Contact: Daren Knoell Daren.Knoell@osumc.edu 614-292-0075 Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio – New research suggests that zinc helps control infections by gently tapping the brakes on the immune response in a way that prevents out-of-control inflammation that can be damaging and… Read More ›
Search for Life Suggests Solar Systems More Habitable than Ours
12/3/12 Poster P11B-1816, “The Distribution of Radiogenic Elements in Stars with and without Planetary Systems: Implications for Dynamics and Habitability,” will be presented from 8:00 a.m. – 12:20 p.m PT on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 in Moscone South Hall A-C…. Read More ›
Study shows how dietary supplement may block cancer cells
2010 study posted for filing Contact: Darrell E. Ward Darrell.Ward@osumc.edu 614-293-3737 Ohio State University Medical Center COLUMBUS, Ohio – Researchers at the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center-Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC-James)… Read More ›
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