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New study: Pine bark extract reduces ADHD symptoms in children
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a prevailing issue in the United States, with millions of children getting diagnosed every year. A new study reveals that Pycnogenol, (pic-noj-en-all), an antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree, reduces ADHD in children.   view more (2007-09-13)

Nutrients might prevent hearing loss, new animal study suggests
Soldiers exposed to the deafening din of battle have little defense against hearing loss, and are often reluctant to wear protective gear like ear plugs that could make them less able to react to danger. But what if a nutritious daily "candy bar" could prevent much of that potential damage to their hearing?   view more (2007-03-29)

Daily or weekly use of paracetamol linked to asthma
The use of aspirin and paracetamol was compared in 664 asthmatics and 910 people without asthma over a period of 12 months. The study participants were aged between 16 and 49, and drawn from 40 general practices in South London. Information on potential risk factors for asthma, such a smoking and indicators of family income, was also obtained.   view more (2000-03-17)

Antioxidant found in many foods and red wine is potent and selective killer of leukemia cells
A naturally occurring compound found in many fruits and vegetables as well as red wine, selectively kills leukemia cells in culture while showing no discernible toxicity against healthy cells.   view more (2007-04-24)

COPD? Eat your veggies
You know it's good for you in other ways, but could eating your broccoli also help patients with chronic lung disease? It just might.   view more (2008-09-12)

Cigarettes leave deadly path by purging protective genes
A University of Rochester scientist discovered that the toxins in cigarette smoke wipe out a gene that plays a vital role in protecting the body from the effects of premature aging.   view more (2008-01-24)

Chemistry & Industry Magazine - cover date 21 July 2003
NEWS Fruit lasts 12 times longer with new natural packaging A sugary coating that can extend the shelf life of peeled fruit and vegetables by as much as 12 weeks has been developed. The coating is a mixture of sugary, acidic and antioxidant compounds dissolved in water. The extension of shelf life depends on several factors, including the presence... view more... (2003-07-17)

Novel anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory agent shows effectiveness on key endpoints in trial
Heart attacks are caused by a build-up and instability of plaque in the coronary arteries, which is often a result of chronic inflammation of the blood vessel walls.   view more (2007-03-28)

Aspirin and atherosclerosis
Aspirin has become one of the most widely used medications in the world, owing to its ability to reduce pain, fevers, inflammation, and blood clotting.   view more (2008-09-23)

Green tea may delay onset of type 1 diabetes
A powerful antioxidant in green tea may prevent or delay the onset of type 1 diabetes, Medical College of Georgia researchers say.   view more (2008-10-24)

Cherries may help reduce metabolic syndrome and heart disease risk factors
Increasing intake of antioxidant-rich cherries may help lower the risk of metabolic syndrome and cardiovascular disease, suggests a new study(1) presented today at the Experimental Biology annual meeting.   view more (2007-04-30)

Study: Popular supplement quercetin does not enhance athletic performance
The antioxidant quercetin is increasingly being marketed as a supplement that boosts athletic performance, but a new University of Georgia study finds that it is no better than a placebo.   view more (2009-09-04)

Coffee is good for you!
Although it is tea that usually receives the favourable publicity as far as health benefits are concerned, contrary to popular belief, coffee may also be good for you! For the first time scientists have identified the antioxidants found in coffee in substantial amounts and they appear to be in a form that can be absorbed readily by the body.... view more... (2004-04-01)

Benefit of grapes may be more than skin deep
Can a grape-enriched diet prevent the downhill sequence of heart failure after years of high blood pressure?    view more (2009-04-23)

Researchers writing story of the 'alcoholic lung'
Chronic alcohol abuse disrupts the proteins that keep fluids out of the lung, lowers a protective antioxidant, disrupts immune defenses and can lead to a condition known as 'alcoholic lung,' according to research to be presented at the conference, "Physiological Genomics and Proteomics of Lung Disease."   view more (2006-11-03)

British breadmaking wheats are selenium deficient
Research just published has revealed selenium (Se) levels in British bread-making wheats ten to fifty fold lower than in their American or Canadian counterparts. Bread made from such wheat will fail to help consumers meet the Se intake levels recommended for human health. Ironically, reduced pollution may be partly to blame, "A general deficiency... view more... (2002-08-01)

Plants that produce more vitamin C may result from UCLA-Dartmouth discovery
UCLA and Dartmouth scientists have identified a crucial enzyme in plant vitamin C synthesis, which could lead to enhanced crops. The discovery now makes clear the entire 10-step process by which plants convert glucose into vitamin C, an important antioxidant in nature.   view more (2007-05-24)

New study finds common herbal supplement helps to reduce cocaine cravings
A new study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests that a common over-the-counter herbal supplement can reduce the cravings associated with chronic cocaine use.   view more (2005-12-14)

Mouse studies suggest daily dose of ginkgo may prevent brain cell damage after a stroke
Working with genetically engineered mice, researchers at Johns Hopkins have shown that daily doses of a standardized extract from the leaves of the ginkgo tree can prevent or reduce brain damage after an induced stroke.   view more (2008-10-10)

Beta carotene slows decline in lung power associated with ageing
Beta carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, slows the decline in lung power associated with ageing, reveals research in Thorax.   view more (2006-03-23)
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