Green tea shows superbug-battling potential
Green tea can boost the potential of antibiotics to battle superbugs and other bacterial strains and even make previously antibiotic-resistant bacteria susceptible to treatment, according to "surprised" Egyptian scientists.
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Pfizer warns of lung cancer with inhaled insulin
Pfizer Inc and Nektar Therapeutics said on Wednesday clinical trials of the inhaled insulin Exubera found increased cases of lung cancer, leading Nektar to end talks with potential partners to market the product.
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Congress: Vytorin Makers Held Bad News
Congress Releases Evidence Merck, Schering-Plough, Delayed Releasing Bad Vytorin Results
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Evidence of the effectivness of Bitter Melon to Promote Healthy Blood Sugar Levels.
Momordica charantia (bitter melon) reduces plasma apolipoprotein B-100 and increases hepatic insulin receptor substrate and phosphoinositide-3 kinase interactions
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Vitamin D pills may protect kids from type-1 diabetes
The overwhelming body of science supports vitamin D supplements for protection against the development of type-1 diabetes, indicates a new meta-analysis.
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Hepatitis C fear for thousands in Nevada
Officials urge patients to be tested for that virus as well as HIV
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Omega-3 and herbals triumph in mood food market
Omega-3 and green tea extracts have come out as excellent choices for companies wishing to cash-in on the emerging mood foods section.
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Calcium pills effective for boosting bone health in teenage girls
Supplements of calcium effectively increased the build up and bone mineral content in teenage girls, but the benefits are undone if the supplementation stops, suggests a new study.
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The sunshine superstar: study reveals Vitamin D as 'wonder vitamin'
Twenty minutes' lying in the sun this weekend could provide your best chance of avoiding colds and flu, according to new research which demonstrates that vitamin D, not vitamin C, provides the most efficient protection against cold viruses.
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Maternal micronutrient supplements boost baby weights
Supplements of micronutrients during pregnancy may result in bigger and heavier babies, relative to babies born to mothers taking only iron and folic acid, suggests a new study. Click here
Congress Probes Celebrity Drug Ad Endorsements
Lawmakers Concerned That 'Dr.' Jarvik Lipitor Ads May Be Misleading Viewers
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Drug Doesn't Slow Artery Clogs, Study Says
Finding Indicates Vytorin Lacks Positive Side Effect of Other Cholesterol Medications
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Omega-3 Alzheimer's benefits identified
Increased intake of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) may boost the production of a protein known to destroy the plaques associated with Alzheimer's disease, reports a new study.
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More support for lycopene's prostate benefits
Lycopene may show benefits against benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition said to affect more than half of all men over the age of 50, suggests a new study from Germany.
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France is healthcare leader, US comes dead last: study
France is tops, and the United States dead last, in providing timely and effective healthcare to its citizens, according to a survey Tuesday of preventable deaths in 19 industrialized countries.
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Low vitamin D levels linked to increased heart disease risk
Low levels of vitamin D could increase the risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack, heart failure or stroke by 62 per cent, suggests a new study from the US.
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Vitamin C linked to lower stroke risk: study
Increased blood levels of vitamin C may reduce the risk of stroke by 42 per cent, suggests a large European-based study.
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Japanese woman dies searching for care
TOKYO - An 89-year-old woman died after an ambulance crew spent two hours trying 30 hospitals before finding one that would accept her for treatment, Japanese officials said Friday.
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Green tea extracts may stop Parkinson's: study
The antioxidant effects of green tea polyphenols may protect neurons against the detrimental effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), thereby offering potential benefits for Parkinson's, says new research from China.
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Big Fat Lies
Video on the history of human eating, and issues with the studies related to saturated fat.
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Plant compounds for cancer shine at conference
Active compounds from plants - such as polyphenols and antioxidants - played an important role at a cancer research conference held in the US last week, with research on the clinical potential behind the ingredients being pushed forward.
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Sugary drinks linked to Alzheimer's, says study
Researchers in the US have found that mice given a sugar solution as part of their daily diets showed increased signs of developing Alzheimer's disease.
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Quarter of adults at risk of malnutrition, survey finds
The shocking state of malnutrition in Europe has been brought to the forefront by a UK report which says one in four adults are in danger of being undernourished.
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Drug company ties common in med schools
Two-thirds of academic leaders have financial links to industry, study says
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Omega-3 may reduce type-1 diabetes
An increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids from marine sources may reduce of children at risk of type-1 diabetes from developing the disease, suggests new research.
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Selenium may protect against artery furring
Selenium supplements may reduce the risk of heart disease by inhibiting the oxidation of LDL ("bad") cholesterol, suggests a small study from Italy.
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Green tea spurs detox chemical production
A new clinical study provided evidence that green tea catechins can stimulate production of cancer-protective enzymes in people with low natural levels - the first to demonstrate this effect in humans, say researchers.
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Industry will have to incur GMP costs
While many in the supplement and nutraceutical industry have applauded the US Food & Drug Administration's (FDA's) issuance of the long-awaited final rule to establish GMPs, not every manufacturer will be able to bear the cost of compliance with the final rule.
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Green tea may stop colon cancer in its tracks - study
Green tea may stop the growth of colon tumours in their infancy, suggests a new study using mice, but merely drinking green tea offers no benefits against larger tumours.
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Broccoli and cauliflower may slash prostate cancer risk
Eating more than one serving of broccoli and cauliflower a week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 45 per cent, says a new study.
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Calls get louder to raise vitamin D levels
Recommended daily intakes of vitamin D should be quadrupled to 800 International Units, says a leading US expert from Boston University School of Medicine.
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Different omega-3 may offer different colorectal protection Increased intake of omega-3 fatty acids from marine source, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), may offer differing levels of protection against colorectal cancer, suggests a new study.
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Antioxidants Do Not Interfere with Chemotherapy or Radiation Therapy and Can Increase Kill and Increase Survival
Non-prescription antioxidants and other nutrients do not interfere with therapeutic modalities for cancer. Click here
Blueberries may reduce Alzheimer risk
Eating a diet rich in blueberries may reduce the severity of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's or cognitive disorders relating to ageing, if results from an animal study can be translated into humans. Click here
Green tea drinking may halve the colorectal cancer risk
Regularly drinking antioxidant-rich green tea may halve the risk of colon and rectal cancer, suggests a new study based in China. Click here
Eating flaxseed may halt prostate cancer growth
Daily consumption of flaxseed may stop the growth of prostate cancer tumours, according to research presented this weekend. Click here
Ireland recommends vitamin D supplements for infants
The Irish Food Safety Authority (FSAI) has recommended the implementation of a national policy of vitamin D supplementation in all infants aged 0-12 months. Click here
Fish-diabetes pollution link may boost supplements
A new study linking pollutants found in fish to insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes may further turn people off fish and boost the omega-3 supplements market. Click here
Normal calcium intake during weight loss saves bones - study
Pre-menopausal women trying to shed kilos should maintain normal to high calcium intakes to ward off the threat of osteoporosis, suggests a new study. Click here
Meta-analysis boosts cocoas blood pressure lowering effects
Polyphenol-rich dark chocolate could reduce blood pressure to the same extent as beta-blockers, suggests a new meta-analysis from Germany. Click here
Nestlé builds science to support cocoa polyphenol claims
The polyphenol content of many chocolates varies greatly around the world, scientists from the Nestlé Research Center (NRC) report in an article that adds to the company's ability to validate potential nutritional and health claims for it cocoa-based products.
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Multivitamins pills may boost babys birth weight
Supplementation with multivitamins during pregnancy may boost the birth weight of newborns, and should be considered for all expectant mothers in developing countries, says a major clinical trial. Click here

Omega-3 EPA linked to heart disease protection
People with high cholesterol levels and taking statins reduced their frequency of major cardiac events by about 20 per cent when supplemented with the omega-3 of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), researchers have reported. Click here
Cocoa 'Vitamin' Health Benefits Could Outshine Penicillin
The health benefits of epicatechin, a compound found in cocoa, are so striking that it may rival penicillin and anaesthesia in terms of importance to public health, reports Marina Murphy in Chemistry & Industry, the magazine of the SCI. Norman Hollenberg, professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, told C&I that epicatechin is so important that it should be considered a vitamin. Click here
Fish oil beats defibrillators in sudden heart death model
Increasing consumption of omega-3 by eating adequate amount of oily fish or taking fish oil supplements could save 58 Americans for every 100,000, a recent study looking into preventing sudden cardiac death concluded. Click here
Cocoa polyphenols may offer diabetes benefits - study
Dietary supplementation with cacao liquor proanthocyanidins (CLPr) reduced blood glucose levels in obese diabetic mice, and may offer human diabetics significant benefits, says a new study from Japan. Click here
Lifelong selenium intake may slow age-related cognitive decline
Low levels of selenium throughout life have been linked to lower cognitive function, says an epidemiological study based in China Click here
More fat linked to less weight in kids study
Higher intake of fats is associated with lower body weight, says new research from Sweden that offers an alternative side to the role of fat intake in the rise of obesity.
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Selenium supplements could slow age-related cognitive decline
The decline of mental function that naturally occurs with age may be increased by falling selenium levels, suggests new research from France. Click here
Review supports chromium picolinate’s diabetes benefits
Chromium picolinate as a nutritional supplement for diabetics does have a significant positive effect on blood sugar, insulin, and cholesterol levels, says a new review. Click here

Selenium pills may slow HIV progression

Daily selenium supplements, in combination with traditional anti-retroviral therapy, may control the viral load associated with HIV and boost the numbers of immune cells, says research

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Fish oil pills for mum may boost offspring’s co-ordination The infants of mothers who received fish oil supplements during pregnancy had improved hand-eye coordination, says a new study. Click here
Berry extracts stop cancer cell growth in the lab
Antioxidant-rich extracts from a wide range of berries, including blueberries, strawberries and raspberries, could inhibit cell growth and spread for a wide range of cancers, researchers from UCLA have reported. Click here

Antioxidant, polyphenol-rich Med diet could slash Alzheimer’s risk

Greater adherence to a Mediterranean-style diet could cut the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by a whopping 68 per cent, suggests a multi-ethnic study from the US. Click here

In Europe It’s Fish Oil After Heart Attacks, but Not in U.S.

ROME — Every patient in the cardiac care unit at the San Filippo Neri Hospital who survives a heart attack goes home with a prescription for purified fish oil, or omega-3 fatty acids. Click here

Third baby dies after error at Indiana hospital
INDIANAPOLIS - A third premature baby has died in a case of medical error here that has shaken one of Indiana's largest hospitals.

Five-day-old Thursday Dawn Jeffers died late Tuesday, said Jon Mills, a spokesman for Methodist Hospital. Click here

Curcumin could cut plaque build-up linked to Alzheimer’s
Curcumin, found extensively in curries, could boost the body’s ability to clear the build up of plaques in the brain that are linked to Alzheimer’s disease, suggest results from a small laboratory study from the US. Click here
Study could spell opportunity for fruit & veg ingredients
As the gap between the recommended and actual amounts of fruit and vegetables Americans consume increases, there may be more room for ingredients made from the powder or extract versions of these foods. Click here
Coca-Cola, Cadbury added to benzene lawsuits Coca-Cola and Cadbury Schweppes have joined the list of beverage firms set to be sued in Florida over allegations their drinks contained benzene, 15 years after the industry first pledged to fix the problem. Click here

Orange juice may protect against osteoporosis Drinking more orange or grapefruit juice may reduce the bone loss and decrease the risk of osteoporosis in later life, suggests an animal study from Texas.Click here

Prostate tumours shrunk by lycopene, vitamin E combo
A combination of lycopene and vitamin E suppressed the growth of prostate cancer in mice, but had no effect when used independently, say Dutch researchers Click here
Calcium, vitamin D may lower diabetes risk
High intake of calcium and vitamin D, particularly from supplements, may lower the risk of diabetes by 33 per cent, say American scientists, as a leading European clinician reports that over a billion people are vitamin D deficient. Click here

Too Little Salt Could be Bad For You

A new study into the effects of salt intake suggests that people who reported eating less salt than is recommended by UK and US government guidelines were 37 per cent more likely to die from cardiovascular causes than those who ate more. Click here

"This Exclusive Club Has One Requirement: 110 Birthday Candles Gerontology Sleuths Search For Supercentenarians'; Disproving False Claims"

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Authorities under pressure over benzene in soft drinks More soft drinks will be tested for cancer-causing chemical benzene in the UK after it was revealed some drinks contain up to eight times the legal limit for drinking water. Click here
Modern food production and poor nutrition 'cause depression', report
Two charities have issued a stark warning that unless there is a major overhaul of UK food and farming policies, there will not be enough healthy and nutritious food to eat in the future. Click here
More support for cancer protection from turmeric
Turmeric, a spice common to curries, prevented the spread of prostate cancer in mice, according to a new study from Rutgers University.   Click here
Egg-breakfast fills you up for longer
Starting the day with an egg breakfast instead of another food with the same calorie count is more likely to lead to weight loss in overweight people, suggests new research. Click here
Dietary fiber not yet proven to reduce colorectal cancer risk, says study
Dietary fiber intake may not be associated with reduced risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study in today’s issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association (vol 294, pp2849-2857). Click here
Omega oils could improve child's behavior, learning Supplements of omega-3 and omega-6 oils can improve the behavior of rowdy kids and help language skills, researchers from England have found. Click here  
Magnesium could reduce osteoporosis risk  Increasing magnesium intake could increase bone density in the elderly and reduce the risk of osteoporosis, suggests a large American study. Click here  
Poor diet costs UK health service three times more than smoking The UK's poor dietary habits are costing its health service an annual £6 billion (€8.9bn) - three times as much as the financial toll from smoking - suggests a new study. Click here
Low selenium linked to higher risk of osteoarthritis
Insufficient levels of selenium may raise the risk of knee osteoarthritis, US researchers will report tomorrow. Click here

Vanadium may enhance recovery from infections

Vanadium, a trace mineral taken in supplements by bodybuilders and for sugar control, may promote faster recovery from food poisoning or other infections, suggests new research on animals. Click here

Selenium-fortified bread launched in UK: UK supermarket Waitrose has introduced a selenium-enriched bread, designed to give British consumers their daily required intake of the mineral...
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Weekly baked fish cuts stroke risk in elderly: Scientists reveal a link between regular consumption of baked or boiled fish, and a reduced risk of a stroke in a large sample of the elderly...Click here

California sues food firms over acrylamide

8/31/2005 - The state of California is suing nine top food manufacturers over their reluctance to issue warnings that some popular snacks could contain a potential cancer-causing chemical. Click here

Zinc could cut child deaths in developing world

Infants in developing countries are particularly vulnerable to illnesses such as pneumonia and diarrhea, but researchers have found that taking a zinc supplement each week could significantly lower their risk of dying from these diseases.
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Reaching folate RDA may offer major protection against Alzheimer's

08/12/2005 - Older adults who consume at least 400 micrograms of folate from the diet or supplements each day could more than halve their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, suggests a new study.
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GlaxoSmithKline Signs Consent Decree with FDA; Agrees to Correct Manufacturing Deficiencies The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced that Click here

High Intakes of Vitamins E and C Found Safe WASHINGTON--A recent database review found ample research shows vitamins E and C do not show a consistent pattern of adverse effects, even when taken at high levels.

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Autopsy shows hospital patient died of Legionnaire's disease

NEW YORK – A patient at a Manhattan teaching hospital died of Legionnaire's disease, autopsy results show. Click here

Experts say trend threatens U.S. health, wealth PLYMOUTH, Mass. – Every day breaks the same way for Alice and Ken Heckman: They each crack open a rattling plastic tray holding scores of pills in a rainbow of pastel colors.

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FDA, American Longevity Split Decision:

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The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California handed the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) a partial victory in a lawsuit filed by Joel D. Wallach, D.V.M., N.D., and American Longevity Click here

U.S. District Court Denies Part of FDA's Motion to Dimiss:

Washington, D.C.:

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Antioxidant Levels Key To Prostate Cancer Risk In Some Men: Greater levels of selenium, vitamin E and the tomato carotenoid lycopene have been shown to reduce prostate cancer

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Lycopene Intake Linked to Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk:

A diet rich in tomatoes and products with high lycopene content may help reduce pancreatic cancer risk, conclude the Canadian authors of a new study.Click here
 
 
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