Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of jackfruit?
Jackfruit is a healthful source of essential nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and dietary fiber. Research suggests that substances in the fruit and plant may have a variety of health benefits. Cooked, unripe jackfruit is a popular meat substitute among vegetarians and vegans. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Comparing antioxidants levels in tomatoes of different color
(American Society for Horticultural Science) Greater levels of specific antioxidants were associated with particular colorations of tomato fruit. These genotypes could be used either directly as food or in breeding programs to recover greater levels of functional compounds such as carotenoids, tocopherols, anthocyanins, and vitamin C. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - February 27, 2019 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Mouse study reveals how chronic stress promotes cancer, identifies vitamin C as therapy
(University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences) A new study, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, establishes that the stress hormone epinephrine sets off a cascade of biochemical reactions that favor breast cancer growth and spread in chronically stressed patients. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 18, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
As Portland-area measles numbers hold steady, critics call for Facebook to keep closer watch on anti-vaccination groups
Amid measles outbreaks and the World Health Organization announcing anti-vaxxers pose a global health threat, Facebook is drawing criticism for the proliferation of anti-immunization groups on the social media platform.
The Guardian reports that the groups promote alternatives to vaccines, like high doses of vitamin C to fight communicable diseases, or vitamin A to ward off measles. Some groups have tens of thousands of members and are closed, which means new members must be approved before joining.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines - February 13, 2019 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Caitlin Mullen Source Type: news
As Portland-area measles numbers hold steady, critics call for Facebook to keep closer watch on anti-vaccination groups
Amid measles outbreaks and the World Health Organization announcing anti-vaxxers pose a global health threat, Facebook is drawing criticism for the proliferation of anti-immunization groups on the social media platform.
The Guardian reports that the groups promote alternatives to vaccines, like high doses of vitamin C to fight communicable diseases, or vitamin A to ward off measles. Some groups have tens of thousands of members and are closed, which means new members must be approved before joining.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - February 13, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Caitlin Mullen Source Type: news
Critics call for Facebook to keep closer watch on anti-vaccination groups
Amid measles outbreaks and the World Health Organization announcing anti-vaxxers pose a global health threat, Facebook is drawing criticism for the proliferation of anti-immunization groups on the social media platform.
The Guardian reports that the groups promote alternatives to vaccines, like high doses of vitamin C to fight communicable diseases, or vitamin A to ward off measles. Some groups have tens of thousands of members and are closed, which means new members must be approved before joining.… (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - February 13, 2019 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Caitlin Mullen Source Type: news
Vitamin C deficiency symptoms: Bleeding gums when brushing teeth? You could lack vitamin C
VITAMIN C is an essential vitamin everyone should include in their diets - as a lack of the vitamin can lead to scurvy. But how do you know if you are getting enough vitamin C? If you experience bleeding gums when brushing your teeth, it could be one of the symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Vitamin deficiency symptoms: Bleeding gums when brushing teeth? You could lack vitamin C
VITAMIN C is an essential vitamin everyone should include in their diets - as a lack of the vitamin can lead to scurvy. But how do you know if you are getting enough vitamin C? If you experience bleeding gums when brushing your teeth, it could be one of the symptoms of a vitamin C deficiency. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Former Government advisor claims millions of customers are buying useless supplements
EXCLUSIVE: Dr Paul Clayton, based in the US, said customers are out of pocket with products that don't work. Many buy into the 'hype' of omega 3, vitamin C and multivitamins, he said. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 1, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cauliflower: The Versatile Substitute for High-Carb Veggies
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 30, 2019 -- If you ' d like to lighten up on carbs without compromising the taste of dishes you love, make cauliflower " rice " your go-to substitute ingredient.
Cauliflower is among the healthiest of all vegetables, high in vitamin C,... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - January 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Living With Cancer: Vitamin C as a cancer treatment
Vitamin C as a cancer treatment? Researchers have been studying the effect of vitamin C on cancer for decades. Now they're looking into whether the vitamin can boost the effectiveness of chemotherapy and radiation.?Learn more from Dr. Timothy Moynihan, an emeritus Mayo Clinic oncologist. Infographic: Multiple myeloma? Myeloma cells are cancerous plasma cells that multiply [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - January 25, 2019 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Scurvy Outbreak Among South Sudanese Adolescents and Young Men - Kakuma Refugee Camp, Kenya, 2017-2018
An outbreak of scurvy caused by vitamin C deficiency occurred among South Sudanese adolescent and young adult males living in a refugee camp who were receiving food rations and electronic cash to purchase food and add diversity and choice in their diets. (Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - January 24, 2019 Category: American Health Tags: Men's Health MMWR Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report Young Adults Source Type: news
Medical News Today: What are the health benefits of jicama?
Jicama is a potato-like root vegetable with a slightly sweet taste. It is low in calories, sugar, and fat but high in fiber and is a good source of vitamin C. Jicama may be a good choice for people with diabetes or those on a low-sugar diet. Learn more here. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - January 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Nutrition / Diet Source Type: news
Vitamin C? No wet hair outside? What actually works to prevent kids' colds
Experts weigh in on what parents can do to help prevent colds in children — and what doesn't work (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - January 22, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
