The key to the new decade, and a new you
(World Scientific) A search using medical data bases reveals that hundreds of meta-analysis papers conducted with tens of millions of people worldwide have confirmed clinically the efficacies of 30 antioxidant-rich foods to prevent or treat chronic diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cognitive impairment, chronic kidney disease, cancer, and more. Professor Monte Lai, former professor of biophysics at the Medical College of Wisconsin talks about this and more in his new book 'The Food Cure.' (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 21, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Antioxidant Supplement Use During Chemo May Increase Risk for Breast Cancer Recurrence
This study provides data for consideration when discussing with patients the use of dietary supplements while undergoing chemotherapy. (Source: CancerNetwork)
Source: CancerNetwork - January 15, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Hannah Slater Source Type: news
Study: Drinking Tea May Help You Live Longer, Especially If It ’ s Green
This study strengthens the body of evidence that habitual tea drinking is associated with lower rates of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, though it cannot prove that it’s definitely the tea that’s responsible,” Dr. Jenna Macciochi, a lecturer in immunology at the University of Sussex, told the SMC.
However, she noted that “a body of evidence in nutrition suggests that whole diet patterns are more informative of diet-disease relationships than any isolated food or nutrient.”
Dr. Duane Mellor, a registered dietitian and senior teaching fellow at Aston Medical School, Aston University, sai...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - January 10, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Syndicated CBSN Boston CNN Green Tea Source Type: news
New study shows 'organic' wounds improve produce
(Texas A&M AgriLife Communications) Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists found benefits of insect leaf-wounding in fruit and vegetable production. Stress responses created in the fruits and vegetables initiated an increase in antioxidant compounds prior to harvest, making them healthier for human consumption. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 9, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
How Social Anxiety Is Killing Your Cells and Why the Internet Can Help
Just over 19 percent of US adults experienced an anxiety disorder at some point last year (that figure jumps to nearly a quarter when looking at US women in particular) and over 12 percent of people suffer from social anxiety disorder at some point in their lives. So needless to say, quite a few present readers are about to get some bad news: it’s not just your retinue or lack thereof that’s feeling the consequences of sub-functional mental health. No matter how well you’ve co-opted your mental illness and colored it as an endearing eccentricity, if you’re still chronically distressed, impaired or both, then there...
Source: Psych Central - January 7, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Greg Hughes, PharmD Tags: Aging Anxiety Neuroscience Social Networking Technology Treatment Brain Social Anxiety telomeres Source Type: news
Antioxidant, Supplement Use May Worsen Breast Cancer Outcomes
Disease - free, overall survival poorer with vitamin B12 use before and during chemotherapy (Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology)
Source: The Doctors Lounge - Oncology - December 26, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Tags: Gynecology, Oncology, Pharmacy, Journal, Source Type: news
Antioxidant, Supplement Use May Worsen Breast Cancer Outcomes
THURSDAY, Dec. 26, 2019 -- Use of antioxidants and other dietary supplements before and during chemotherapy is associated with worse survival outcomes for patients with breast cancer, according to a study published online Dec. 19 in the Journal of... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - December 26, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Antioxidant use during chemotherapy risky for breast cancer patients
(SWOG) Breast cancer patients who take the dietary supplements known as antioxidants, as well as iron, vitamin B12, and omega-3 fatty acids, during chemotherapy may be at increased risk of disease recurrence and death, according to new study results appearing in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - December 19, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Compound in green tea plant shows potential for fighting TB, finds NTU-led research team
(Nanyang Technological University) An antioxidant found in the green tea plant could become key to tackling tuberculosis one day, a team of international scientists led by NTU Singapore has found. Through laboratory investigations, the team led by NTU Prof Gerhard Gr ü ber discovered how the prominent compound, known as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), can inhibit the growth of a tuberculosis-causing bacteria strain. These findings could pave the way for the creation of novel drugs to combat tuberculosis, one of the most deadly infectious diseases in the world. (Source: EurekAlert! - Biology)
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - December 17, 2019 Category: Biology Source Type: news
Squid pigments have antimicrobial properties
(FECYT - Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology) Ommochromes, the pigments that color the skin of squids and other invertebrates, could be used in the food and health sectors for their antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. This is confirmed by the analyses carried out by researchers from the University of Sonora in Mexico and the Miguel Hern á ndez University in Spain. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - December 5, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of saffron?
Saffron is a spice with a distinct taste and aroma. Due to its antioxidant content, it may provide a variety of health benefits. Learn about them here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 15, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Rosehip oil: Benefits and how to use it on the face
Rosehip oil is antioxidant-rich and may be helpful for a number of skin issues. Read on to discover how rosehip oil may benefit the skin, plus its potential side effects and drawbacks. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 8, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Dermatology Source Type: news
An Avocado A Day May Keep Bad Cholesterol At Bay
(CBS) – They say “an apple a day keeps the doctor away”, but a new study from Penn State found an avocado a day can keep your cholesterol at bay.
Researchers looked at 45 overweight adults over five weeks and found that those who adhered to a moderate-fat diet that included a daily avocado had significantly lower levels of small, dense particles of LDL or “bad” cholesterol, which promote the buildup of plaque in arteries.
They also had higher levels of an antioxidant called lutein.
More research needs to be done to confirm this finding, but it probably wouldn’t hurt to incorporate more avocados into you...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - November 6, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health News Cholesterol Source Type: news
Glutathione May Benefit Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis Glutathione May Benefit Lung Function in Cystic Fibrosis
Inhaled and oral glutathione may benefit lung function in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), although vitamin and mineral antioxidant supplementation does not appear to have a positive treatment effect, an updated Cochrane Review reveals.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines)
Source: Medscape Allergy Headlines - November 1, 2019 Category: Allergy & Immunology Tags: Pulmonary Medicine News Source Type: news
Vitamin C in surgical sepsis
The current review discusses the supplemental use of vitamin C as an adjunct in the management of sepsis and septic shock. The antioxidant properties of vitamin C are touted to be useful in modulating the inflammatory response, decreasing vasopressor requirements, and improving resuscitation. Current resuscitation practices are focused on addressing the hemodynamic instability and ensuring adequate oxygen delivery to tissues. The conceptual framework of the use of vitamin C during a resuscitation is to modulate in a beneficial fashion the inflammatory response to sepsis while concomitantly resuscitating and treating the in...
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - October 30, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
