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Worried about prostate cancer? Tomato-broccoli combo shown to be effective
A new University of Illinois study shows that tomatoes and broccoli—two vegetables known for their cancer-fighting qualities—are better at shrinking prostate tumors when both are part of the daily diet than when they're eaten alone. view more (2007-01-16)
Supplements no better than placebo in slowing cartilage loss in knees of osteoarthritis patients
In a two-year multicenter study led by University of Utah doctors, the dietary supplements glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate performed no better than placebo in slowing the rate of cartilage loss in the knees of osteoarthritis patients. view more (2008-09-30)
Could Healthy Eating Cause Stress?
The health benefits of antioxidants in foods including red wine, vitamin E and even tea have been widely researched over the last twenty years, fuelled by evidence that oxidative damage may be implicated in many diseases. On Monday 12 April, 17.30, Dr Edwin N. Frankel, University of California, will explore 'Antioxidants: past,... view more... (2002-04-12)
Reducing intake of dietary fat prevents prostate cancer in mice
Scientists with UCLA's Jonsson Cancer Center and the Department of Urology have showed that lowering intake of the type of fat common in a Western diet helps prevent prostate cancer in mice, the first finding of its kind in a mouse model that closely mimics human cancer, researchers said. view more (2008-05-15)
Dietary fats trigger long-term memory formation
Having strong memories of that rich, delicious dessert you ate last night? If so, you shouldn't feel like a glutton. It's only natural. view more (2009-04-28)
Eating more often can reduce cholesterol levels
Eating frequently is associated with lower blood cholesterol concentrations, finds a study in this week's BMJ, suggesting that we need to consider not just what we eat but how often we eat. view more (2001-11-28)
High salicylic acid content in fruits and vegetables may explain protection from heart disease among vegetarians
The high salicylic acid content of fruits and vegetables may explain why vegetarians suffer less heart disease and bowel cancer than meat-eaters, suggests research in the Journal of Clinical Pathology. Salicylic acid is the main anti-inflammatory component of aspirin, which is widely prescribed to reduce the risk of heart attacks. Research also... view more... (2001-06-26)
Older patients not involved in decisions about their health care
Despite the move towards greater patient involvement in decisions about their health care, the reality is somewhat different, suggests research in a special supplement to Quality in Health Care. The supplement looks at various factors, such as knowledge of risk, doctors' communication skills, and the doctor-patient relationship that are critical... view more... (2001-09-04)
Daily potassium citrate wards off kidney stones in seizure patients on high-fat diet
Children on the high-fat ketogenic diet to control epileptic seizures can prevent the excruciatingly painful kidney stones that the diet can sometimes cause if they take a daily supplement of potassium citrate the day they start the diet. view more (2009-07-22)
A trial of removing food additives should be considered for hyperactive children
A properly supervised trial eliminating colours and preservatives from the diet of hyperactive children should considered a part of the standard treatment, says an editorial in this week's BMJ. view more (2008-05-23)
Science & Public Affairs - Election Supplement
Science & Public Affairs Supplement – General Election 2001 Published by the British Association in association with Save British Science In this special supplement for the upcoming General Election…. asking questions: do you know what your local candidates think about science policy?; making a case: the science spokespeople of the... view more... (2001-04-05)
Grape powder blocks genes linked to colon cancer
Low doses of freeze-dried grape powder inhibit genes linked to the development of sporadic colorectal cancer, University of California, Irvine cancer researchers found. view more (2007-11-15)
Rutgers Researchers Unlock Mysteries of Vitamin A Metabolism During Embryonic Development
Researchers at Rutgers have unlocked some of the mysteries of how the developing embryo reacts to fluctuations in the amount of vitamin A present in the maternal blood stream. Their results are presented in the February 28 issue of the Journal of Biological Chemistry. view more (2008-02-29)
Is inhaled insulin delivery still a possibility? Why has it been a commercial failure?
The commercial failure of Exubera® (Pfizer, New York, NY), the first inhaled insulin product to come to market, led other companies such as Eli Lilly-Alkermes to halt studies of similar drug delivery in development intended to compete for a share of the lucrative diabetes market. view more (2009-09-24)
Diets rich in calcium and vitamin D may decrease risk of PMS
A diet rich in calcium and vitamin D may lower the risk of developing premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to a study in the June 13 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2005-06-14)
Looking different 'helps animals to survive'
In the animal kingdom, everything is not as it seems. Individuals of the same species can look very different from each other - what biologists term 'polymorphism.' view more (2009-07-24)
First study to examine vitamin D insufficiency in pediatric patients with low bone density
Vitamin D insufficiency is common in adults and is emerging in the world of pediatrics. A mild degree of vitamin D deficiency, also known as vitamin D insufficiency, causes rickets in children and can be treated with increased amount of nutritional vitamin D intake as well as increased sun exposure. view more (2008-06-02)
Start-up Project: LIPGENE - Tackling metabolic syndrome
Obesity has now become a global epidemic bringing, in its wake, a cluster of metabolic symptoms and cardiovascular disease risk factors. view more (2004-04-01)
Study reveals mounting evidence of fish oil's heart health benefits
There is mounting evidence that omega-3 fatty acids from fish or fish oil supplements not only help prevent cardiovascular diseases in healthy individuals, but also reduce the incidence of cardiac events and mortality in patients with existing heart disease. view more (2009-08-04)
How The UK Diet Increases Heart Disease Risk
Study results presented today1 may reveal an underlying reason for the high rates of heart disease in UK South Asians. The data uncover a potentially important biological signpost that could identify others at risk. Researchers from Manchester2 have shown how migration to the UK has significantly altered the 'IGF system'... view more... (2004-03-19)
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