Wild berry extract may strengthen effectiveness of pancreatic cancer drug

A wild berry native to North America may strengthen the effectiveness of a chemotherapy drug commonly used to treat pancreatic cancer, reveals experimental research published online in the Journal of…

First report of allergic reaction to antibiotic pesticides consumed in food

Streptomycin, an antibiotic that is also used as a pesticide in North America, has been implicated for the first time in a case of anaphylactic reaction.

The role of dairy in maintaining adult bone and skeletal muscle health

Understanding that diets are often built around food groups rather than specific nutrients, researchers from Switzerland, France, and North America decided to examine interactions between four…

Energy drinks alter heart function, study shows

Energy drinks have become a multi-billion dollar industry that continues to grow, yet regulation of this enterprise remains largely unchecked. Now, a new study shows that healthy adults who consume energy drinks have “significantly increased” heart contraction rates an hour later. The research was recently presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

What Are The Top 10 Healthy Foods – Why?

Imagine a selection of foods that were delicious, nutritious and good for you – i.e.

Fish Baked Or Broiled Reduces Alzheimer’s Risk

Eating fish once a week is good for brain health, as well as lowering your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and MCI (Mild Cognitive Impairment), researchers from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine explained at the annual meeting of RSNA (Radiological Society of North America), Chicago, yesterday. Cyrus Raji, M.D., Ph.D…