Green peppers, chamomile tea may protect against inflammation
July 9th, 2010 - 3:06 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, July 9 (ANI): Natural compounds, known as phytochemicals, in green peppers, chamomile tea may offer protection against inflammation, found a new study.Studies led by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) molecular biologist ... Read more...
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How to boost cancer-preventive phytochemicals in broccoli, tomatoes
May 15th, 2010 - 1:50 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 15 (ANI): Agronomic practices can substantially increase the cancer-preventive phytochemicals in broccoli and tomatoes, as per a new study.
A University of Illinois study has suggested that improvements in agronomic methods ... Read more...
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Turmeric component ‘opens up’ resistant cancers
April 29th, 2010 - 1:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Apr 29 (ANI): Pre-treatment with a component of the spice turmeric, called curcumin, makes ovarian cancer cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy and radiotherapy, reveals a new study by Indian-origin researchers.The researchers ... Read more...
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Cherry juice could aid marathon recovery: Study
April 3rd, 2010 - 2:02 am ICT by IANS
London, April 3 (IANS) Runners in the London marathon should drink cherry juice to recover after the race, scientists have suggested.
In a study, runners who drank tart cherry juice before and ... Read more...
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Pomegranate Compounds Inhibit Breast Cancer, Study Reveals
January 7th, 2010 - 8:32 pm ICT by GD
By Gina Gomez
Jan 7, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Consuming a pomegranate everyday might go a long way in preventing breast cancer, a new research reveals. American scientists have stated that pomegranates contain a specific ... Read more...
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Whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer
August 30th, 2009 - 4:15 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 29 (ANI): Stressing on the importance whole grains, experts have claimed that incorporating them in the diet can lower the risk of heart disease, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers.Lona Sandon, ... Read more...
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Turmeric extract suppresses fat tissue growth in mice models
May 19th, 2009 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 19 (IANS) Curcumin, the major ingredient in turmeric, appears to curb weight gain in mice and suppress the growth of fat tissue in mice and cell models.
Researchers at the Jean ... Read more...
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Turmeric may help reduce your tummy’s size
May 19th, 2009 - 2:13 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 19 (ANI): Turmeric may help reduce weight gain and suppress the growth of fat tissue, according to a new study on mice.Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research ... Read more...
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Grapes lower BP, may also prevent heart attacks
April 23rd, 2009 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Can a grape-enriched diet arrest the downhill sequence of heart failure after years of high blood pressure (BP)?
A University of Michigan Cardiovascular Centre study suggests grapes may prevent ... Read more...
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An apple a day may keep breast cancer at bay
February 18th, 2009 - 11:04 am ICT by ANI
Washington, February 18 (ANI): An apple a day, along with other fruits and vegetables, may keep breast cancer at bay, according to scientists.
Rui Hai Liu, Cornell associate professor of food ... Read more...
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Enjoy heart-healthy Valentine’’s Day with chocolate, wine and romance
February 10th, 2009 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Feb 10 (ANI): With Valentine''s Day come sweet indulgences, but a University of Michigan researcher says that extravagances like chocolate, wine and romance can turn out to be really good ... Read more...
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How olive oil can help fight breast cancer
December 22nd, 2008 - 2:36 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ''''phytochemicals'''', that can trigger cancer cell death, according to a new research.The study published in the open access journal BMC Cancer ... Read more...
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Olive oil may help fight cancer
December 18th, 2008 - 12:21 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Dec 18 (ANI): Extra-virgin olive oil contains health-relevant chemicals, ''phytochemicals'', that can trigger cancer cell death, says a new research.The study published in the open access journal BMC Cancer sheds ... Read more...
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Grapes may help fight high BP
October 30th, 2008 - 4:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 30 (ANI): Eating grapes can help fight high blood pressure and lower signs of heart muscle damage, suggests a new study.Whats more, intake of grapes can improve heart function, ... Read more...
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Study finds new way to overcome allergens in soy
March 7th, 2008 - 1:10 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Mar 7 (ANI): Soy allergies may become an irritation of the past thanks to a new research at the University of Illinois, which shows that fermenting soy dramatically reduces its potential ... Read more...
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Eat broccoli to halve bladder cancer chance
February 29th, 2008 - 12:38 am ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 28 (IANS) The concentrated extract of dried broccoli sprouts cuts down the development of bladder tumours by more than half, according to a new study. The findings, published in the ... Read more...
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Eating fruits may cut risk of Alzheimer’s
February 1st, 2008 - 4:11 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Feb 1 (ANI): Eating fruits is not only good for skin and the digestive system, but it can also protect against Alzheimers disease.A new study has examined the benefits of fruits ... Read more...
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Indian scientist shows green tea has antitumor effect in breast cancer
December 8th, 2007 - 12:34 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 8 (ANI): A new study, led by Dr. Radha Maheshwari, professor of Pathology at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and Rajesh Loganathan Thangapazham, a graduate student, ... Read more...
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