Mango’s Potential Health-Affirming Properties Explored

Two of the most serious health conditions facing Americans today – obesity and cancer – are the subject of new mango nutrition research presented this week at the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) in Boston…

Tree Nuts And Health

Three new studies involving tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) were presented this week at the Experimental Biology Meeting in Boston, MA…

Tree Nuts And Health

Three new studies involving tree nuts (almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios and walnuts) were presented this week at the Experimental Biology Meeting in Boston, MA…

Grape intake may protect against metabolic syndrome-related organ damage

Consuming grapes may help protect against organ damage associated with the progression of metabolic syndrome, according to research presented this week at the Experimental Biology conference in Boston.

US Scientists Find High Levels Of Lead In Imported Rice

Some of the rice imported into the United States contains high levels of lead, according to a scientific study presented at an American Chemical Society meeting in New Orleans this week…

Study Suggests Link Between Vitamin D Levels And Developing Tuberculosis

New research presented at this week’s Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) in Canberra, Australia, suggests a link between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing tuberculosis (TB), with rates of TB incidence up to 37% higher following darker winter months than during the rest of the year…

Study Suggests Link Between Vitamin D Levels And Developing Tuberculosis

New research presented at this week’s Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) in Canberra, Australia, suggests a link between vitamin D levels and the risk of developing tuberculosis (TB), with rates of TB incidence up to 37% higher following darker winter months than during the rest of the year…

Pancreatic Cancer Prevented By Bitter Melon Juice In Mouse Models

A University of Colorado Cancer study published this week in the journal Carcinogenesis shows that bitter melon juice restricts the ability of pancreatic cancer cells to metabolize glucose, thus cutting the cells’ energy source and eventually killing them. “Three years ago researchers showed the effect of bitter melon extract on breast cancer cells only in a Petri dish…

Can Diet Beat Depression?

Research into diet and depression should follow the model of studies into diet and cardiovascular risk. According to an opinion piece in BioMed Central’s open access journal BMC Medicine this week.

Why Skipping Breakfast Increases Appeal Of High Calorie Foods

Scientists presenting a new study at a conference this week suggest the reason skipping breakfast makes high calorie food more appealing later in the day is because our brain circuits may be primed toward seeking it when fasting…

« Previous Page — Next Page »