In the high-tech 21st century, the most rudimentary natural products continue to reveal exciting ant-cancer properties to scientists, offering people relatively simple ways to help protect themselves from the disease.
In the ongoing debate over organic versus inorganic farming, the great tit would choose organic. This common European bird exhibited negative indirect effects because of pesticide use in apple orchards.
A diet higher in plant-derived compounds known as phytoestrogens is linked with a lower lung cancer risk, according to a study.
Green tea may offer another potential health benefit -- protecting the brain against the ravages of Alzheimer's disease, a new study finds.
Coffee provides more than just a morning jolt; java is also the number one source of antioxidants in the U.S. diet. "Americans get more of their antioxidants from coffee than any other dietary source. Nothing else comes close," says study leader Joe Vinson, Ph.D.
The pomegranate's irresistible appeal and legendary medicinal properties have been the subject of myths, epics and works of art. Legendary allusions aside, pomegranate juice has been scientifically shown to help the body, as it is rich in antioxidants.
Laboratory experiments at the University of Arkansas show that infusing extracts of grape seed and green tea into the chicken before cooking or irradiation can slow down the lipid oxidation process, making the product more palatable.
Researchers have isolated compounds from the vegetable broccoli that they believe may help prevent or slow the progress of bladder cancer.
Maintaining a proper balance of dietary fats may ward off much of the bone loss associated with post-menopausal osteoporosis, according to a recent study by scientists at Purdue University and the Indiana University School of Medicine.
Hamburgers may be a bit safer thanks to a dash of rosemary on the grill, Kansas State University Food Safety Consortium researchers have found.
A new study of 266 African-American women in Detroit concludes that those who shop regularly in supermarkets eat more fruits and vegetables than those who shop in independent neighborhood markets.
Creighton researcher, Robert P. Heaney MD finds calcium-fortified foods differ substantially in the way calcium is absorbed by the body.
Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables may limit brain damage from stroke and other neurological disorders, a new study by researchers at the University of South Florida and the National Institute on Drug Abuse suggests.
Green tea is under a microscope by scientists seeking to determine any possible health benefits.
People who take supplements made from concentrated tea extract in hopes of warding off cancer should think twice. A new study indicates that extremely high doses of green tea extract actually may activate -- rather than shut down -- genetic mechanisms that help certain tumors survive and grow.
An apple a day can help keep breast cancer away, says a new Cornell study. Tumor incidence was reduced by 17, 39 and 44 percent and the number of tumors was reduced by up to 61 percent in rats fed the equivalent of one, three or six apples a day, respectively.
A study on bladder cancer cells lines showed that green tea extract has potential as an anti-cancer agent, proving for the first time that it is able to target cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.
Drinking wine, but not beer or spirits, keeps women's hearts beating healthily finds research. Much of the research on the potential health benefits of alcohol has been done on men, and it is still not clear exactly why moderate amounts of wine seems to be good for heart health.
There may be more reason than ever to drink your milk and eat your fruits and vegetables. A researcher and colleagues reported today that high consumption of dairy products and fruits and vegetables may lower the risk of disability, especially among black women.
Chocolate, wine and romance aren't just the quickest ways to your true love's heart. A University of Michigan Health System cardiologist says these Valentine's Day traditions are also the way to a healthy heart.
Organically and conventionally grown potatoes may be told apart by flavour, say researchers from The Ohio State University -- but only if the potato skins are left on.
Results of food consumption data studied are not a complete review of factors considered to influence the risk of contracting cancer. Thus, these foods should not be interpreted in haste as a threat to public health, according to the Institute of Food Technologists.
Health-food activists have long touted the value of taking grape seed extract, but with little or no scientific proof of its actual benefits.
New research on rat heart cells suggests that a well-known antioxidant found in red wine, called resveratrol, may benefit heart tissue by limiting the effects of a condition called cardiac fibrosis.
There's no magic pill to prevent cancer. But there are many foods that might help lower the risk of certain cancers.
A new study from Ohio State University provides the first laboratory evidence that certain antioxidants found in dark leafy green vegetables can indeed help prevent cataracts.
Natural honey-bee products such as propolis, royal jelly, caffeic acid, honey and venom may have applications in cancer treatment and prevention, say Croatian researchers.
Chemicals in apples could prevent the type of damage that triggers Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism. Studies at Cornell University show that apple phenolics can protect nerve cells against hydrogen peroxide, a common oxiditative stressor.
Scientists at Johns Hopkins have linked a stem-cell gene to a portion of one of the most common childhood brain cancers, opening the door to tailored therapies that block the gene's tumor-promoting ability.
Red wine may protect against the development of lung cancer in men, suggests research, with each daily glass conferring additional benefit. No other type of alcohol seemed to have the same effect, the study found.
If you missed your morning coffee and now you have a headache and difficulty concentrating, you might be able to blame it on caffeine withdrawal. In general, the more caffeine consumed, the more severe withdrawal symptoms are likely to be, but as little as one standard cup of coffee a day can produce caffeine addiction.
Scientists are a step closer to understanding the health benefits of drinking red wine. Researchers funded by the National Science Foundation and affiliated with the Salk Institute in San Diego, Calif., have succeeded in converting chalcone synthase into an efficient resveratrol synthase.
A new study suggests that eating more vegetables, fruit and protein before pregnancy may lower the risk of having a child who develops leukemia, the most common childhood cancer in the United States.
There's increasing evidence that green tea offers health benefits. Recent studies have reported that polyphenols, compounds found in green tea, may offer protection against certain cancers and may aid in the destruction of cancer cells.
New UCLA research suggests that a diet rich in the omega-3 fatty acid DHA may lower one's risk of Alzheimer's disease and help slow progression of the disorder in its later stages.
Despite 20 years of reassuring research, many people still avoid caffeinated coffee because they worry about its health effects. However, current research reveals that a few cups of joe a day is safe, and may even offer some health benefits.
New research explains how the structural properties of coffee beans are altered after being eaten by the civet cat, ultimately producing beans used to make Kopi Luwak coffee, the most expensive coffee in the world.
In a study sure to surprise fat-phobes, ISU associate professor Wendy White determines that without at least a little fat tossed into your next salad, the cancer-fighting agents found in lettuce don't have a prayer of being absorbed.
Research on tomatoes and broccoli shows some organic produce may have an added health benefit over conventionally grown counterparts. But inherent inconsistencies associated with organic farming make general comparisons inappropriate. No significant differences were seen between organic and conventional green peppers.
Vegetable-based meat substitutes are widely used as a healthy alternative to meat, but the texture is crumbly or mushy. Using vegetable proteins, a group of scientists have developed a method that actually replicates the fiber structure of real meat.
Eating fruit may help protect against the development of age-related maculopathy (ARM), an eye disease that can cause blindness.
Potatoes may be on the no-no list for high-protein diets, but a researcher says a new low-carb potato will help win back die-hard carbohydrate counters.
It's well known that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, mainly attributed to a compound called resveratrol. Now, scientists have discovered how. They found how resveratrol helps to starve cancer cells by inhibiting the action of a key protein that feeds them.
It's well known that drinking red wine in moderation can have some health benefits, mainly attributed to a compound called resveratrol. Now, scientists have discovered how. They found how resveratrol helps to starve cancer cells by inhibiting the action of a key protein that feeds them.
Because of the antioxidant properties of compounds occurring naturally in green tea leaves, tea has been considered a possible intervention for atherosclerosis. In fact, antioxidants have been shown to protect against plaque formation in animal studies, results in human trials have been disappointing.
Long chain omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish or fish oil supplements, are confirmed to reduce the risk of heart attack and other problems related to heart and blood vessel disease, as well as overall risk of death, according to new evidence reports.
Derived in part from green tea, a new biodegradable machining compound for computer hard drive manufacturing is three to four times more effective than toxic counterparts. The new compound could significantly improve manufacturing efficiency and minimize environmental risks.
Numerous studies have been published showing that consuming alcohol increases the risk for breast cancer. A new research finding from Portugal has determined that certain compounds found in wine, beer (and tea) have contributed to a significant decrease in breast cancer cell proliferation.
A prospective study of nearly 50,000 men showed that beer drinking was more likely to be associated with gout than spirits; whereas moderate wine consumption was not linked to a risk of the disease.
Researchers have discovered that a component in green tea helps kill cells of the most common leukemia in the United States.
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