The global prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased substantially over the past 30 years and is now considered as one of the most serious health challenges of the early 21st century. To help combat this global epidemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) released ...More
New research published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests people who drink two to three cups of coffee a day have a 10% to 13% longer life expectancy compared to those who don’t imbibe in a cup o’ joe. ...More
Researchers at the Cancer Research UK and National Institute for Health Research Experimental Cancer Medicine Centre (ECMC) launched a study to investigate whether curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, is effective in enhancing the effect of chemotherapy on advanced ...More
No more whining about it, researchers have found more evidence that the red wine compound resveratrol may prolong lifespan and health-span by boosting the activity of mitochondria, the cell’s energy supplier, according to a new study published in the journal Cell ...More
The question of whether vitamin E prevents or promotes cancer has been widely debated; however, new research published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research suggests two forms of vitamin E—gamma and delta-tocopherols—found in soybean, canola, corn oils and nuts may help ...More
Consumption of resistant starch leads to positive changes in the bowel and offer potential to help protect against bowel cancer, according to a new study in published in the Journal of Nutrition. Thee findings reinforce the fact that dietary fiber is beneficial for human ...More
Older adults may want to incorporate more flavonoid-rich blueberries and strawberries into their diets to reduce their risk of cognitive decline, according to a new study published in the Annals of Neurology. The findings suggest consuming greater amounts of the ...More
Pizza lovers rejoice. Scientists have discovered compound found in the herb oregano, a seasoning commonly used in pizza toppings, has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that may kill prostate cancer cells, according to new research presented at the Experimental ...More
Individuals who regularly eat mangos have a better overall diet rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals compared to non-mango consumers, according to new research presented at the Experimental Biology 2012 annual meeting. The findings also suggest the phytochemicals found in ...More
According to experts from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, consumers can still fill their baskets with cancer-fighting springtime fruits and vegetables despite the continually rising cost of food. ...More
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