Health News
News Briefs – October 2016
EARLY EVIDENCE THAT CINNAMON MAY BOOST INTELLIGENCE New research has found the first evidence, based on work with mice, that cinnamon may have the potential...
HEALTH NEWS: Cruciferous Vegetables Block Cancer; Supplements Improve Parkinson’s; Air Pollution and Kidney Failure
Cruciferous Compound Blocks Mouth, Neck Cancers A new study demonstrates that sulforaphane, a potent compound in cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, kale, and cabbage, activates...
News Briefs: Fruit Consumption Cuts Breast Cancer Risk; Common Drugs Linked to Cognitive Decline; Air Pollution & High Blood Pressure
Teens Who Eat Fruits Cut Risk of Breast Cancer by 25 Per Cent Scientists have reported that eating fruits during the teen years may protect...
News Briefs – June 2016
The Latest Research on Nutrition, Health & Anti-Aging From Around the World Raspberries Have Strong Metabolic, Anti-Inflammatory Effects Six separate studies have been released simultaneously,...
News Briefs – April 2016
Tree Extract Targets and Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells A new study has concluded that a natural extract of the neem tree has the potential to...
News Briefs – March 2016
Higher Intake of Leafy Greens Helps Prevent Glaucoma Researchers have found that natural compounds in leafy green vegetables may lower the risk of getting glaucoma....
News Briefs – February 2016
Eating More Home-Made Meals Lowers Risk of Diabetes According to new research, people who eat more home-cooked meals have a lower risk of developing Type...
News Briefs: Wild Blueberries Boost Cognitive Ability; Factors Influencing Seniors’ Fracture Risk; Exercise Protects Aging Brain
Wild Blueberries Boost Cognitive Ability Among Schoolchildren Scientists have found that consuming wild blueberries may have a significant effect on the cognitive ability of primary...
News Briefs – November 2015
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Depression New research has found that eating a Mediterranean diet (or any similarly healthy dietary pattern comprised of fruit, vegetables,...
News Briefs – October 2015
Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers have found that people who are deficient in vitamin D have a 21% greater risk of developing...
News Briefs – September 2015
High-Fibre Diet in Pregnancy Cuts Risk of Childhood Asthma Scientists have concluded that women who consume a high-fibre diet during pregnancy may be reducing the...
News Briefs – July/August 2015
Vegetables, Fruits Lower Mortality in Prostate Cancer Patients A study has found that after a diagnosis of prostate cancer, men who ate foods rich in...
News Briefs – June 2015
Antioxidant Therapy May Help Treat Concussion Injuries A researcher has found that antioxidants may play a key role in reducing the long-term effects of concussions...
NEWS BRIEFS: Supplement Cuts Cardiac Risk; Diet Changes Preventing Kidney Failure; Triclosan Linked To Liver Cancer
Supplement Cuts Cardiac Risk in Those Born with Low Birth Weight A study has concluded that a simple supplement may be a cost effective way...
NEWS BRIEFS – December 2014 / January 2015
VEGETABLE COMPOUND MAY IMPROVE AUTISM A new study has found evidence that daily treatment with sulforaphane, a chemical found in cruciferous foods such as broccoli,...
News Briefs – Strategy for Disease Prevention; Many Alzheimer’s Cases Are Preventable; Good Habits Reduce Heart Risks
STUDY PLEADS FOR NEW STRATEGY FOR DISEASE PREVENTION Researchers have concluded that, by treating the overall metabolic and molecular causes of human aging, it may...
