A 10-year analysis of ischemic heart disease deaths among 34,492 postmenopausal women showed that those who consumed the most whole-grain had the lowest risk. The positive effect was attributed to increased intake of phenols, vitamins, and phytoestrogens.
A study found that red wine polyphenols increased the lag time of LDL oxidation, decreased lipid peroxides and thiobarbituric acid-reactive substances, and boosted plasma and LDL polyphenols. Vitamin E supplementation also showed antioxidant effects, although with varying degrees depending on EDTA presence.
Daily consumption of a tomato-based juice supplemented with vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene significantly decreased breath pentane excretion and improved LDL oxidation resistance. Increased plasma lycopene concentrations were also found to be correlated with antioxidant defenses.
Scientists have identified several elements in the lunar atmosphere, including oxygen, silicon, and aluminum, but only in small amounts. The study aims to learn which other atoms the regolith may release and form part of the Moon's atmosphere.
Researchers are testing whether digitally enhanced mammograms can help detect breast cancer earlier, with a goal of improving radiologists' performance and enabling general radiologists to perform as well as specialized radiologists. The trial involves enhancing images from about 450 mammogram cases in a national database.
Studies have shown that low doses of dioxin can cause spontaneous abortions, changes in the immune system, and developmental issues in animals. Fish are also being studied as models for understanding dioxin toxicity, with high levels of toxic pollutants found in northern environments, affecting polar bears, porpoises, and other species.
A recent study found that women who participated in a short sexual assault education program were just as likely to experience sexual assault as those who didn't participate. The research suggests that these programs may only help women learn more about sexual assault, without reducing the risk of assault.
Researchers at UW-Madison discovered a molecular mechanism that allows influenza viruses to cause sweeping damage throughout the body. The finding provides an additional marker for scientists to be aware of in their surveys of emerging viruses and may have broader implications in the virology field.
A three-hour program reduced sexual assault rates by 20% compared to a control group. Women in the program were also less likely to be revictimized at six months follow-up. The program's effectiveness suggests it may help prevent sexual assault.