Vitamin E prevents muscle wasting, repairs cells
December 21st, 2011 - 6:08 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) Vitamin E is rubbed on the skin to reduce signs of ageing and is consumed by runners to improve endurance. But scientists now have found how ... Read more...
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Tart cherry juice drinkers sleep better
December 9th, 2011 - 1:00 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 9 (IANS) Tart cherry juice seems to be tailormade for people seeking a better night's sleep.Adults who daily drank two glasses of tart cherry juice slept 39 minutes ... Read more...
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Grape seed extracts could protect against Alzheimer’s
July 16th, 2011 - 12:07 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 16 (IANS) An antioxidant contained in grape seeds may help prevent Alzheimer's or delay the progression of the degenerative disease, say experts.Grape seed polyphenols, a natural antioxidant, prevent ... Read more...
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Chernobyl radiation reduced population of birds with orange plumage: Study
April 27th, 2011 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 27 (ANI): The population of birds with an orange plumage was reduced as they suffered radiation effects from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster, according to a study.Ismael Galvan, a researcher ... Read more...
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Soon, a supplement that makes workouts more enjoyable
March 28th, 2011 - 6:56 pm ICT by ANI
Sydney, March 28 (ANI): Nutritional Physiology Research Centre researchers at the University of South Australia are working on a supplement that will make exercise more fun."We are looking at the combination of ... Read more...
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Grape compound increases beneficial fat hormone
January 8th, 2011 - 1:23 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 8 (ANI): A compound in grapes displays antioxidant and other positive properties. Now, a new study has described a novel way in which resveratrol exerts these beneficial health effects.Resveratrol stimulates ... Read more...
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Tomato juice helps beat bone disease
November 21st, 2010 - 1:31 am ICT by IANS
London, Nov 20 (IANS) Scientists say two glasses of tomato juice a day strengthens bones and can ward off osteoporosis.The key ingredient is thought to be lycopene, the antioxidant already credited with ... Read more...
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Watermelon lowers blood pressure
October 14th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) Watermelon, apart from being rich in nutrients, has been found to lower pre-hypertension, a precursor to cardio diseases.Assistant professor Arturo Figueroa and Professor Bahram H. Arjmandi of ... Read more...
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Italian farmers unveil anti-aging square ’super tomato’
July 6th, 2010 - 2:57 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, July 6 (ANI): Italian farmers have unveiled a square "super tomato", which, they say, actually slows the aging process.Farmers said the new variety of the salad favourite contained high concentrations of ... Read more...
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Antioxidants help arteries stay healthy
July 6th, 2010 - 2:31 pm ICT by IANS
London, July 6 (IANS) Dietary antioxidants such as vitamin C and vitamin E, if taken as supplements over a long period of time, keep arteries healthy and supple in patients who drink ... Read more...
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Chokeberry extract ‘regulates weight gain’
April 26th, 2010 - 3:58 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 26 (ANI): The chokeberry (Aronia) extract is a powerful antioxidant and helps regulate weight gain and blood glucose, according to a new study on rats.Native Americans have traditionally eaten dried ... Read more...
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Chokeberry extract regulates weight gain
April 26th, 2010 - 3:41 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 26 (IANS) The chokeberry (Aronia) extract is a powerful antioxidant and helps regulate weight gain and blood glucose, a new study says.
Native Americans have traditionally eaten dried chokeberries and prepared ... Read more...
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Green tea may help fight eye diseases
April 22nd, 2010 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, April 22 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that green tea can help prevent glaucoma and other eye diseases.They have found that the healthful substances found in green tea - renowned for their ... Read more...
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Curcumin could slow liver disease: Study
March 26th, 2010 - 2:32 am ICT by IANS
London, March 26 (IANS) The Indian spice curcumin may slow down the progress of liver disease, a study has shown.
The substance, which gives the spice turmeric its bright yellow colour, has been ... Read more...
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Multi-hued carrots as nutritious as orange ones
February 21st, 2010 - 2:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): The purple and red variety carrots are as rich in nutrition as orange ones, a review from Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety claims.The review briefs ... Read more...
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Pomegranate extract may encourage uterus to contract during labour
January 28th, 2010 - 1:35 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): Beta-sitosterol, the main constituent of pomegranate seed extract, could be used as a natural stimulant to encourage the uterus to contract during labour, according to a new study.Pomegranate ... Read more...
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Male great tits with flashy boobs produce stronger sperm
January 21st, 2010 - 5:02 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 21 (ANI): In the world of great tits, males with brighter breasts have more resilient sperm, a new study says.The first of its kind study found that birds' 'bling-bling' ... Read more...
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Gene behind pink tomatoes identified
January 15th, 2010 - 2:59 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 15 (ANI): Sweet, pink-skinned tomatoes are said to be one of the favourites of Far Eastern diners. Now, researchers from Weizmann Institute's Plant Sciences Department have identified a gene, which ... Read more...
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Researchers caution against vitamin E overuse
December 31st, 2009 - 3:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Dec 31 (IANS) One of the most comprehensive and accurate studies of clinical data on vitamin E shows that indiscriminate use of the antioxidant does more harm than good.
"There were ... Read more...
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New super A carrots boost vision
November 21st, 2009 - 1:41 pm ICT by ANI
London, Nov 21 (ANI): Farmers have grown a novel form of carrots that are 40 per cent richer in antioxidants and can boost vision compared to normal varieties.The superfood, which is set ... Read more...
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Scientists unveil antioxidant that controls spinal cord development
September 19th, 2009 - 12:43 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 19 (ANI): John Hopkins scientists have gained significant insights into a mechanism whereby an antioxidant protein controls the activity of another protein, critical for the development of spinal cord neurons.Writing ... Read more...
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Antioxidant in melon relieves stress
September 19th, 2009 - 12:26 pm ICT by IANS
London, Sep 19 (IANS) A dietary ingredient derived from a melon, rich in an antioxidant, has been shown to relieve stress.
Researchers found that the supplement cut down the signs and symptoms ... Read more...
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An apple a day may actually keep the doctor away
August 31st, 2009 - 5:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 31 (ANI): Having an apple every day is even more important for a healthy diet than previously thought, suggests a new study.Researchers at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich ... Read more...
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Red wine may benefit arthritis patients
August 3rd, 2009 - 11:49 am ICT by ANI
London, Aug 3 (ANI): Scientists at the University of Glasgow have found that a key ingredient in red wine could benefit those suffering from arthritis.They found that the antioxidant resveratrol, known to ... Read more...
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How fruits, veggies help improve men’s semen quality
June 3rd, 2009 - 12:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 3 (ANI): Men who eat large amounts of fruits and vegetables have good seminal quality, a new study has found.According to the research, which was carried out in two infertility ... Read more...
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Raw tomatoes may not be as healthy as you think
April 20th, 2009 - 12:58 pm ICT by IANS
Sydney, April 20 (IANS) Tomatoes eaten raw might not be so healthy, says a new study, because our digestive tract can only process a tiny amount of lycopene, an antioxidant found abundantly ... Read more...
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Turmeric may harbour Alzheimer’’s cure
December 17th, 2008 - 4:06 pm ICT by ANI
London, Dec 17 (ANI): Curcumin, the active ingredient found in Indian spice turmeric, is being investigated as a treatment for Alzheimer''s disease, it has been announced.A study will examine if chemicals ... Read more...
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Why being fat is actually good for you
October 30th, 2008 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): A new research has given chubby people the perfect excuse to go ahead and gorge on their favourite sweets in the festive season: fat cells in the ... Read more...
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Aspirin does not prevent heart attacks in diabetics
October 17th, 2008 - 11:56 am ICT by ANI
London, Oct 17 (ANI): Aspirin does not prevent heart attacks in people with diabetes, suggests Scottish research.The British Medical Journal reported that aspirin should only be given to patients with established ... Read more...
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How aspirin prevents atherosclerosis
September 23rd, 2008 - 1:01 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 23 (ANI): Aspirin has been shown to prevent atherosclerosis, however, the mechanisms of action have remain a mystery. Now, a research team led by an Indian origin scientist has ... Read more...
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A handful of pistachios a day keep heart disease at bay
September 23rd, 2008 - 12:25 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 23 (ANI): A handful of pistachio nuts a day can reduce your chances of developing heart disease, according to a team of American researchers.The scientists have found that pistachios ... Read more...
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The watermelon is a nutritional award-winner
June 17th, 2008 - 12:24 am ICT by ANI
Washington, June 16 (ANI): Dig into that cool slice of watermelon with gusto, say nutrition experts, for the fruit is an excellent source of vitamins.Boffins at UT Southwestern Medical Center revealed ... Read more...
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Higher blood urate levels linked to slower progression of Parkinson’s
April 15th, 2008 - 12:58 pm ICT by admin
Washington, April 15 (ANI): Experts at Massachusetts General Hospital have found in a study that higher blood levels of a compound called urate is associated with a slower progression of Parkinsons ... Read more...
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Kids with Downs syndrome impervious to antioxidants and nutrients
February 22nd, 2008 - 4:58 pm ICT by admin
London , Feb 22 (ANI): A new study has cited that providing antioxidants and nutrients to children suffering from Downs syndrome does not result in any kind of improvement in their condition.The ... Read more...
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Lifespan of yeast cells extended tenfold
January 29th, 2008 - 4:17 pm ICT by admin
Washington, January 29 (ANI): Researchers at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles have discovered a method to extend the lifespan of yeast cells tenfold, and believe that further research on ... Read more...
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