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Breastfeeding cuts risk of rheumatoid arthritis
Breastfeeding, but not using oral contraceptives, may help women
prevent rheumatoid arthritis, according to a new study in the journal
Annals of the Rheumatic Disease.
May 13, 2008 - 7:45:00 AM
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High Saturated Fat Diets Linked to Short, Failure-Free Survival Following Prostatectomy
A recent study showed that men who consumed a high saturated fat
(HSF) diet were significantly more likely to have a biochemical failure
following prostate cancer removal and a shorter
biochemical-failure-free survival than men on a low saturated fat (LSF)
diet.
May 12, 2008 - 1:08:56 PM
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More Evidence Links Cow’s Milk to Type 1 Diabetes
A new study adds more evidence that cow’s milk proteins trigger type
1 diabetes. Marcia Goldfarb of Anatek-EP, a protein research laboratory
in Portland, Maine, reports having found antibodies to bovine
beta-lactoglobulin in the serum of children with diabetes. Individuals
without diabetes did not have the antibody.
May 11, 2008 - 11:37:19 PM
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Nitrates in vegetables protect against gastric ulcers
Fruits and vegetables that are rich in nitrates protect the stomach
from damage. This takes place through conversion of nitrates into
nitrites by the bacteria in the oral cavity and subsequent
transformation into biologically active nitric oxide in the stomach.
The Swedish researcher Joel Petersson has described the process, which
also means that antibacterial mouthwashes can be harmful for the
stomach.
May 7, 2008 - 9:34:39 AM
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Curcumin may helps fight diabetes
Curcumin found in turmeric may help fight diabetes, according to a new
study published in the journal Molecular Nutrition & Food Research.
Apr 30, 2008 - 3:47:31 PM
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Eating tomato paste helps protect against UV rays
Eating tomato products may
help protect the skin from being damaged by harmful UV rays, according
to a new study presented at the British Society for Investigative
Dermatology.
Apr 30, 2008 - 8:36:19 AM
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Drinking cola bad for bone health
Drinking cola may not be good for bone health, according to a study
published recently in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Apr 26, 2008 - 2:53:47 PM
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Vitamin E boosts survival of Alzheimer's patients
Taking vitamin E supplements
reduces risk of premature death from Alzheimer's disease, according to
a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary
Annual Meeting in Chicago.
Apr 23, 2008 - 3:19:35 PM
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High intake of omega 3 fatty acids fights chronic diseases
A mini review published on
April 11, 2008 in Experimental Biology & Medicine Early Edition
showed that a lower ratio of omega 6 to omega 3 fatty acids is
protective against a series of chronic diseases.
Apr 20, 2008 - 1:17:46 PM
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Study explains why dietary restriction extends lifespan
Dietary restriction is known
to extend lifespan, at least in some animals. University of Washington
researchers have now uncovered the mechanisms through which dietary
restriction slows the aging process.
Apr 17, 2008 - 11:16:04 PM
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Questions and Answers about Fish and Omega-3 Fats
Scientists are finding many potential health benefits from omega-3 fats
in cold-water fish like salmon, rainbow trout, white albacore tuna and
sardines. Some fish, notably salmon and white tuna, may contain mercury
and toxins called PCBs (light tuna contains less mercury). However,
most experts believe that by limiting fish to two 3-ounce servings per
week and removing skin and visible fat, the health benefits of eating
these fish outweigh the hazards from pollutants. Women who may become
or are pregnant, or who are nursing, as well as young children, should
avoid those fish with highest mercury content: king mackerel, tilefish,
shark and swordfish, but eat other kinds.
Apr 17, 2008 - 10:34:25 PM
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Smoking, drinking, cholesterol and vitamin E affect risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Three studies presented at
the American Academy of Neurology 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting in
Chicago, April 12–19, 2008 suggested that diet and lifestyle including
drinking, smoking and taking vitamin E supplements affect the risk of
Alzheimer’s disease.
Apr 17, 2008 - 9:55:49 AM
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General Health
Study: Popcorn flavor chemical diacetyl induces obliterative brochiolitis
A new study
published in the journal, Toxicological Sciences found exposure to diacetyl,
the artificial butter flavor chemical widely used in popcorn can harm the nose
and airways of mice.
Apr 16, 2008 - 9:24:17 AM
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Blueberries help recover age-related memory loss
Blueberries and other phytochemical-rich foods may enhance memory in elderly people, a study suggests.
Apr 12, 2008 - 3:46:40 PM
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When It Comes to Red Cabbage, More Is Better
Plant pigments called anthocyanins
provide fruits and vegetables with beneficial blue, purple and red coloring.
Now Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
scientists are learning more about these compounds and their absorption into
the human blood stream.
Apr 12, 2008 - 3:21:08 PM
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New Cranberry Packed with Health Features
Juice drinks, saucy relishes and
dried fruit products may one day boast a new cranberry variety with a readily
absorbable dose of healthful antioxidants. Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and colleagues are using
traditional breeding methods to suit up a wholesome new cranberry line with
just such a genetic trait.
Apr 12, 2008 - 3:19:55 PM
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Vitamin A Suppresses Type 1 Diabetes in Animal Study
Pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes and
many other holiday favorites are rich in vitamin A, a nutrient essential for
good health. Now a study by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) nutrition scientists has shown, for the
first time, that high levels of vitamin A can suppress development of type 1
diabetes in laboratory mice prone to that disease.
Apr 10, 2008 - 6:33:19 PM
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Eating many eggs linked to elevated risk of earlier death
A study suggests that eating
too many eggs per week may raise risk of dying from all causes. The
increase in the risk was found particularly significant in diabetics.
Apr 10, 2008 - 6:28:25 PM
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Fast-Acting Carbs May Hasten Vision Loss Over Time
Consuming higher-than-average
amounts of carbohydrates that cause blood sugar levels to spike and fall
rapidly could be a risk factor for central vision loss with aging. Scientists
supported by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and grants reported the findings this
year in the
American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition.
Apr 7, 2008 - 6:25:29 PM
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Red wine, tea help regulate blood sugar in type 2 diabetics
Red wine and tea may help
regulate the blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes, according to
a study conducted by researchers at the University of Massachusetts
Amherst and published in the journal of Food Biochemistry.
Apr 7, 2008 - 6:12:59 PM
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Obesity linked to dementia in women
A new study found obese women were more likely to suffer brain cell loss linked to dementia.
Apr 7, 2008 - 9:30:10 AM
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Arsenic and Erectile Dysfunction
Age is the most common risk factor for erectile dysfunction (ED),
the consistent or recurrent inability to attain and/or maintain a
penile erection sufficient for sexual performance. The correlation
between age and ED is attributed to declines in testosterone levels;
growing evidence links the condition to cardiovascular disease (CVD) as
well. Now researchers from Taiwan have found a direct correlation
between ED, the decline of testosterone, and exposure to arsenic via
well water—a connection of potential concern for the millions of men
worldwide who drink groundwater contaminated with naturally occurring
arsenic.
Apr 5, 2008 - 2:56:13 PM
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Cod liver oil helps rheumatoid arthritis
A study found a daily intake
of cod liver oil, which is high in vitamin D, A and omega -3 fatty
acids and known to have strong anti-inflammation properties, can help
patients with rheumatoid arthritis cut painkiller use, BBC reported.
Mar 31, 2008 - 3:49:21 PM
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Low folate intake linked to high frequency of sperm abnormalities
Men who have low intake of
folate may have increased risk of abnormal sperm leading to birth
defects, according to a new study published in the March 20 issue of
the journal Human Reproduction.
Mar 22, 2008 - 11:27:45 AM
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Omega-6 fatty acids linked to depression
It's known that American diet contains too much of omega 6
fatty acids.
A new study now found that
higher ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid may have something to do with
depression, or even other inflammatory diseases.
Mar 19, 2008 - 1:58:44 PM
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High fat, high fructose may damage the liver quickly
A new study suggests that a
diet with high fat and high fructose corn syrup may cause severe liver
damage in people with a sedentary lifestyle, Naturalnews.com reported.
Mar 17, 2008 - 1:44:30 PM
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Vitamin D cuts risk of type 1 diabetes
A new study in Archives of
Disease in Childhood suggests that children who take vitamin D
supplements may reduce their risk of developing type 1 diabetes later
in life.
Mar 16, 2008 - 1:34:04 PM
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Popcorn flavor causes serious lung disease
A laboratory study published
in the journal Toxicological Sciences shows evidence that a key popcorn
flavor compound causes a serious lung disease known as lymphocytic
bronchiolitis.
Mar 14, 2008 - 3:47:24 PM
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Broccoli compound may boost immune system in older people
A broccoli compound
previously known to have an anticancer property may also boost the
immune system in older people, according to a new study published
online on March 5 in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
Mar 8, 2008 - 3:56:49 PM
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Black tea compounds may help prevent diabetes
Compounds found in black tea may mimic insulin and be able to help protect against diabetes, suggests a new study conducted by researchers from Scotland and published in the journal aging Cell.
Mar 4, 2008 - 12:04:53 PM
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