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Herbal Tonic For Radiotherapy? Gingko Biloba Tree May Protect Cells From Radiation Damage
Antioxidant extracts of the
leaves of the Gingko biloba
tree may protect cells from
radiation damage, according
to a new study. The discover ... > full story
Receptor Activated Exclusively By Glutamate Discovered On Tongue
One hundred years ago,
Kikunae Ikeda discovered the
flavor-giving properties of
glutamate, a non-essential
amino acid traditionally
... > full story
Fruit Juices Contain More Vitamin C Than Their Labels Indicate, Spanish Study Finds
A team of pharmacists from
Spain has established that
the levels of vitamin C in
many fruit juices and soft
drinks are far higher than
... > full story
Metallic Glass For Bone Surgery
It is possible that broken
bones will in the near
future be fixed using
metallic glass. Materials
researchers have developed
an alloy that could herald a
new generation of
... > full story
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How Saturated Fatty Acids 'Anger' The Immune System (And How To Stop Them)
November 6, 2009 — Researchers have new evidence to explain how saturated fatty acids, which soar in those who are obese, can lead the immune system to respond in ways that add up to chronic, low-grade inflammation. ... > full story -
Lactose Intolerance Rates May Be Significantly Lower Than Previously Believed
November 6, 2009 — Prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a new study. These new findings indicate that previous estimates of lactose intolerance incidence -- based ... > full story -
Blood Test Identifies Women At Risk From Alzheimer's
November 6, 2009 — Middle-aged women with high levels of a specific amino acid in their blood are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimer's many years later, reveals new research from Sweden. This discovery this could ... > full story -
Green Tea Shows Promise As Chemoprevention Agent For Oral Cancer
November 5, 2009 — Green tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia, according to ... > full story -
Small Increases In Phosphorus Mean Higher Risk Of Heart Disease
November 5, 2009 — Higher levels of phosphorus in the blood are linked to increased calcification of the coronary arteries -- a key marker of heart disease risk, according to a new ... > full story -
Preventing Spinal Cord Damage Using A Vitamin B3 Precursor
November 5, 2009 — Substances naturally produced by the human body may one day help prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according to ... > full story -
Folic Acid Supplements Linked To Asthma, Study Suggests
November 4, 2009 — A new study may have shed light on the rise in childhood asthma in developed countries like Australia in recent decades. Researchers have identified a link between folic acid supplements taken in ... > full story -
Children Who Often Drink Full-fat Milk Weigh Less, Swedish Research Finds
November 4, 2009 — Eight-year-old children who drink full-fat milk every day have a lower BMI than those who seldom drink milk. This is not the case for children who often drink medium-fat or low-fat milk, according to ... > full story -
Breeding Better Broccoli: Research Points To Pumped Up Lutein Levels In Broccoli
November 4, 2009 — Plant carotenoids are the most important source of vitamin A in the human diet and are considered to be valuable antioxidants capable of protecting humans from chronic diseases including macular ... > full story -
Mortality Rates Reduced Among Children Whose Mothers Received Iron-folic Acid Supplements
November 2, 2009 — Offspring whose mothers had been supplemented with iron-folic acid during pregnancy had dramatically reduced mortality through age ... > full story
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