Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) report the first direct evidence that grape seed extract affects specific proteins in healthy brains in ways that may protect against future age-related dementia. “This is the first identification of...
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Bone Protection: RDA for vitamin D may need to be raised, say researchers
With an aging population, and with people living longer, experts say bone fractures will become a bigger and more costly problem unless more is done to prevent them. While vitamin D has been shown to reduce the risk of fracture in the elderly, a study recently...
Blood Pressure and Your Plate: Dietary changes may be simple, drug-free treatment
A new scientific review shows that high blood pressure can be reduced with diet changes, especially a vegetarian diet. The new report analyzes the results of published studies and concludes that vegetarian populations have lower rates of hypertension, "the silent...
Black Cohosh Helps Menopause Symptoms: Herb science organization says latest negative study flawed
The popular herb black cohosh reduces hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause in most published clinical trials, said the American Botanical Council (ABC), a leading nonprofit herbal science organization. ABC was responding to a press release...
Beans Beat Cancer: Inositol compound inhibits tumour growth
Scientists have discovered a new and potent anti-cancer compound in everyday food. The collaborative study led by University College London shows that the compound - inositol pentakisphosphate - found in beans, nuts and cereals inhibits a key enzyme involved in tumour...
Back to Nature for Pediatrics? Physician looks at safe remedies for kids
Looking for natural remedies to help children with nausea, constipation and similar gastrointestinal problems? They’re readily available and they’re safe, says Kathi J. Kemper, MD, MPH, a pediatrics professor at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, and the...
B12: Are You Short? Seniors and vegetarians are most at risk for problems
Vitamin B12 deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency in the developing world and possibly in North America as well, reports the August issue of the Harvard Health Letter. Sometimes the only symptoms of a B12 deficiency are subtle cognitive and neurological...
Nutrition Notes: High blood pressure
There’s more to controlling blood pressure than simply taking pills and cutting sodium intake. Whether your goal is treating high blood pressure or preventing it, many diet and lifestyle choices also have an impact. Here are a few changes that can have a significant...
Some osteoporosis linked to gluten
Rates of celiac disease are significantly higher in patients with osteoporosis, according to researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. They recommend using blood tests to screen osteoporosis patients for celiac disease because their study...
SAMe successful in depression study
SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine) is gaining a reputation in North America as a safe, reliable treatment for depression, especially since new research shows it can be successfully combined with traditional antidepressant medications. SAMe is produced in the body from the...