Walnuts Slash Cancer Risk
A new study out of Marshall University found that eating two ounces of walnuts a day for two weeks slowed breast cancer growth or reduced the risk of developing the disease.1
In the study, researchers gave a group of women who had a breast biopsy two ounces of walnuts every day until they had surgery two weeks later.
They found significant changes in the tumor’s gene expression in the women who ate the nuts compared to those who didn’t.
This backs up earlier research which found that eating two ounces of walnuts a day could help cut breast cancer risk in half.2
Extracts of walnuts stopped the spread of breast cancer ce...
Source: Al Sears, MD Natural Remedies - December 23, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Jacob Tags: Anti-Aging Cancer Health Source Type: news
Earnings Results: Avocado prices are plunging, and taking Mission Produce stock along for the ride
Mission Produce Inc. shares plunged in after-hours trading Thursday following an earnings report that showed the effects of rapidly declining avocado prices. Mission Produce AVO, reported a fiscal fourth-quarter loss of $42 million or 59 cents a share, on net revenue of $238 million, basically…#mexican #missionproduceinc #mexico #spx #stevebarnard #missionproduces (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Visceral fat: Avocados target belly fat and 'speed up' fat burning, says nutritionist
The belly-busting effect is shored up by research. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - November 2, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Preventable bedsore contributed to this man's painful death, and they're on the rise
Ken O'Leary acquired a bedsore "the size of an avocado" while in an Ontario hospital — contributing to a painful death. He is one of thousands of Canadians who develop the excruciating and potentially deadly sores every year, after being admitted to hospital. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - October 24, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Menopause: Study finds vegan diet with serving of soybeans helps fight off hot flushes
US researchers found cutting out animal products upping their soybean intake and avoiding oily and fatty foods like avocados was just as effective as hormone replacement therapy. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 20, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Five potassium-rich foods that could lower blood pressure in 'weeks' - expert
From avocados to milk, an expert shares the foods that can help bust your high blood pressure reading. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - October 17, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What you need to EAT to beat the menopause: Avocado oil for lustrous hair
As part of the sandwich generation, we often find ourselves juggling extra responsibility at work while running around after children not quite ready to fly the nest, as well as caring for ageing parents. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - October 15, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hurricane Fiona blew avocados off trees in Puerto Rico
#hurricanefiona #puertorico (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 23, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
The Next Hottest Alternative Milk Comes from Microbes
Milk is an extraordinary substance, packed with all the proteins, sugars, fats, minerals, and vitamins a young mammal needs to flourish until it can eat on its own. Co-opted by humans, cow milk—and to a lesser extent, sheep, goat, buffalo, and camel milk—is a founding food for much of the world, drunk straight, poured over cereal, used to lighten coffee, churned into butter, frozen into ice cream, and baked into desserts. Dosed with rennet—an enzyme produced in a calf’s stomach—it separates into the curds and whey beloved by Miss Muffet, ready to be drained, molded, and fermented into cheese.
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Source: TIME: Science - July 22, 2022 Category: Science Authors: Aryn Baker Tags: Uncategorized climate climate change Climate Innovators Climate Is Everything feature Food & Agriculture healthscienceclimate Londontime overnight Source Type: news
Go Bananas (and Other Potassium-Rich Foods) for Female Heart Health
FRIDAY, July 22, 2022 -- It may sound bananas, but new research shows eating this potassium-rich food can improve heart health.
Avocados and salmon also are high in potassium, helping counteract the negative effects of salt in the diet and lowering... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - July 22, 2022 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Bananas and salmon help counter effect of salt in women ’s diet, study finds
Research links potassium-rich foods to lower blood pressure – particularly in women with high salt intakeEating foods such as bananas, avocados and salmon could help reduce the negative effects of salt in women ’s diet, research suggests.The study found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women with high salt intake.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - July 22, 2022 Category: Science Authors: PA Media Tags: Science Health & wellbeing Food UK news Source Type: news
Confirmed: Avocado on toast is good for you! Scientists say potassium-rich foods keep heart healthy
Dutch researchers have today concluded that the millennials' favourite fruit is great for your heart. Eating more potassium, abundant in avocados, may stave off a heart attack or stroke, their study found. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - July 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Eating Avocados No Aid for Visceral Fat Loss
TUESDAY, July 19, 2022 -- Eating a daily avocado for six months does not reduce visceral adipose tissue volume among individuals with elevated waist circumference, according to a study published online July 5 in the Journal of the American Heart... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 19, 2022 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
An Avocado a Day Doesn ’t Shrink Belly Fat, but Helps Cholesterol An Avocado a Day Doesn ’t Shrink Belly Fat, but Helps Cholesterol
Avocados are a rich source of fiber and healthy fat, but eating one a day for 6 months did not shrink waist size or belly fat.WebMD Health News (Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines)
Source: Medscape Diabetes Headlines - July 11, 2022 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes & Endocrinology News Source Type: news
Xenotransplant Trials Coming; Avocado Diet a Dud; EMS Defers CPR to Bystander
(MedPage Today) -- The FDA is reportedly paving the way for clinical trials of xenotransplantation. (Wall Street Journal)
One large avocado a day for 6 months did not reduce excess visceral adiposity or other cardiometabolic measures in the HAT... (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - July 5, 2022 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
