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Plant oils stop cancer. University at Buffalo
Those who say all fats are bad for you are, of course, dangerously incorrect. As it turns out, plant-based fats are powerful cancer fighters, and even saturated fats from plant sources are now being shown to offer extraordinary health benefits.
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Fish reduce heart disease risk. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
New research shows that consuming omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils greatly reduces a person's risk of heart disease. These so-called good fats have long been known to reduce the risk of heart disease, but this new research is adding scientific merit to the knowledge.
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Garlic lowers cholesterol. Penn State
It's better than statin drugs: garlic is one of the most powerful cholesterol-lowering foods on the planet, and it's great medicine for a variety of problems (like cancer). Nearly everyone would benefit from getting more garlic into their diets, and if you can stand raw garlic juice, that's the most potent form of all (it's also wicked).
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Ginger prevents colon cancer. Ann Bode and Zigang Dong of the University of Minnesota
New research is showing that two powerful herbs -- ginger and green tea -- both exhibit strong anti-cancer effects, especially on colon cancer. When it comes to cancer prevention, nothing beats the power of natural healing foods and medicinal herbs...
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Hibiscus flower extract controls bad cholesterol. Chung Shan Medical University in Taiwan
An extract from the hibiscus flower could have the same heart health benefits as red wine and tea, researchers suggest.
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Red wine reduces prostate cancer risk. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Drinking a glass of red wine a day may cut a man's risk of prostate cancer in half, and the protective effect appears to be strongest against the most aggressive forms of the disease, according to a new study led by investigators at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
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Black and green tea appear to protect against Alzheimer's. University of Newcastle in England
The health benefits of drinking green tea just keep on coming. In addition to fighting cancer, helping with weight loss and boosting immune system function, green tea has now been found to help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
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Onions prevent cancer. Cornell University
Onions are well known to prevent and ever help reverse cancer. Now, research shows that onions with the strongest flavors do that job the best.
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Apples protect against Alzheimer's disease. Cornell University in New York
In a recent study, isolated rat brain cells were exposed to concentrations of either quercetin or vitamin C. The cells were then exposed to hydrogen peroxide to simulate Alzheimer’s damage. The results were compared to brain cells similarly exposed, but not pretreated with antioxidants. Brain cells that were treated with quercetin had significantly less damage.
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Fish oils relieve joint pain without side effects. University of Pittsburgh
Disturbed by the increasing use of pharmaceuticals with potentially serious side-effects, a University of Pittsburgh physician has found there are healthier, natural alternatives for managing joint pain.
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Tea and soy shown to reduce prostate cancer risk. Harvard University
Doctors have known for years that diets rich in both tea and soy can reduce the chance of women developing breast cancer. Now, men may be in luck, too.
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Mediterranean-style diet prevents cancer. Journal of the American Medical Association
A recent study has shown that people with diets high in fruits and vegetables have a significantly lower risk of contracting cancer. Though fruits and vegetables cannot protect against breast cancer, another study has shown that adding olive oil to a diet can help protect women from this common killer.
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Rare plant halts growth of breast cancer cells. University of Virginia Health System
A team of Virginia scientists think they may have discovered a way to keep breast cancer cells from growing. A substance derived from a rare South American plant known as foresteronia refracta stopped breast cancer cells in lab tests, and now the team is planning more experiments. If the new drug proves effective in humans, it could help wipe out the second leading killer of American women.
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Seaweed may prevent breast cancer and other diseases. University of California, Berkeley
Seaweed has long been a staple of diets all across Asia, and now American nutrition experts are starting to recommend it highly here. A recent study by the University of California at Berkeley is just the latest to conclude that the vegetable may help prevent breast cancer, among other dangerous maladies.
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High-fiber diet reduces cholesterol as much as drugs. St. Michael's Hospital
A new report from Canada says that a diet rich in fiber and vegetables can be just as affective as drugs in lowering cholesterol.
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Omega-3 oils as effective as antidepressant medications study shows. Harvard-affiliated McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass
Scientists conducting animal research have discovered that omega-3 fatty acids and uridine match the performance of anti-depressants in reducing signs of depression in laboratory rats.
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Avoid gallbladder surgery; eat plant proteins. Dr. Chung-Jyi Tsai, Harvard School of Medicine
A new study shows that eating vegetable protein saves your gallbladder. In the study, as subjects consumed higher quantities of vegetable protein, their risk of needing their gallbladders removed plummeted.
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Green tea heals rosacea. University of San Francisco
A cream made from specially prepared green tea leaf extracts was found to relieve the facial redness in patients suffering from papulopustular rosacea.
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Wormwood herb extract kills cancer cells. University of Washington
A derivative of wormwood used for centuries in Chinese medicine could become a potent weapon in the cancer arsenal, according to researchers at the University of Washington.
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Garden flower shows amazing power to treat leukemia. University of Rochester Medical Center's James P. Wilmot Cancer Center
A flower commonly found in gardens may just be the key to stopping leukemia, a team of University of Rochester investigators say. Their report says that a chemical found in the daisy-like plant Feverfew can kill leukemia cells more effectively than any other treatment.
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Wild blueberry compounds fight cancer at all stages. Journal of Food Science
New research findings concluded that Wild Blueberry compounds have the potential to attack all stages of cancer -- initiation, promotion and proliferation.
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Garlic shown to prevent pulmonary hypertension. University of Alabama at Birmingham
A study conducted by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has found that consuming garlic in the diet or via supplements appears to improve blood circulation and assist breathing in the lungs of experimental rats.
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Green and black tea reduce diabetes complications. American Chemical Society's Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry
New research on lab rats has found that green tea and black tea are effective ways to help stave off diabetes. By giving lab rats green tea or black tea, researchers found that the rats had lower glucose levels, which also helped the rats to stave off complications of diabetes such as cataracts.
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Broccoli lowers bladder cancer risk by 44 percent. Ohio State University in Columbus
Scientists building upon old research have found that men who eat one cup of broccoli a day are 44 percent less likely to develop bladder cancer.
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Ginkgo biloba offers hope to MS patients. Oregon Health and Science University
Ginkgo biloba may help improve cognitive function in patients with multiple sclerosis, a small study at the Oregon Health and Science University shows.
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Cranberries protect body against harmful bacteria. Rutgers University
Rutgers University researchers found that cranberry is composed of proanthocyanidins, or PACs, that protect the body from bacteria starting two hours after consumption and lasting up to 10 hours.
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Pomegranate juice reduces artery-blocking plaque. Lipid Research Laboratory in Israel
Scientists at the Lipid Research Laboratory in Israel have confirmed that regular doses of pomegranate juice can reduce atherosclerotic lesions -- those plaques that block arteries, often resulting in heart attacks or strokes.
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Broccoli promotes healthy joints. Johns Hopkins University
Athletes and people with arthritic pain may want to flood their diet with broccoli, as new experiments on human cells show that sulphoraphane, a compound in broccoli, may promote healthy joints.
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Cruciferous vegetables protect against lung cancer. The Lancet
The Lancet has published research that suggests a diet heavy in cruciferous vegetables, particularly cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and radishes, will provide the body with phytochemicals that protect against lung cancer.
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Uncooked soy can lower cholesterol by 9 percent. University of Kentucky
James Anderson, a scientist at the University of Kentucky in Lexington, claims that uncooked soy can lower cholesterol by nine percent.
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Sweet potatoes boost immune system. American Institute for Cancer Research
The American Institute for Cancer Research claims that fresh sweet potatoes have a greater amount of beta-carotene than carrots and more vitamin C than tomatoes.
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Folic acid reduces cancer risk in children by 60 percent. University of Toronto (U of T)
It's an important link to recognize: the diets of expectant mothers greatly impacts the present and future health of their children.
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Vitamin A cures rare leukemia in 33 percent of patients. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
New research conducted at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center shows that vitamin A cures as many as 33% of patients with a rare form of leukemia -- without using chemotherapy.
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Iron deficiency linked to restless leg syndrome. Mayo Clinic
Children call it the creepy crawlies or the ouchies. Doctors have named it restless legs syndrome, a malady that can cause insomnia in children. A Mayo Clinic study has linked the syndrome to an iron deficiency.
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Calcium may reduce women's risk of colorectal cancer by 46 percent. University of Minnesota Cancer Center
The University of Minnesota has released a new study that seems to show that women who take more than 800 milligrams of calcium each day have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer.
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Magnesium deficiency linked to type 2 diabetes. Harvard University
Studies conducted at Harvard University indicate that people who have high levels of magnesium in their blood are less likely to develop type 2 diabetes or insulin resistance than those with lower levels.
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L-Carnipure supplement cuts risk of gestational diabetes. American Diabetes Association
Taking supplements of L-Carnipure during pregnancy can reduce a woman's chance of developing gestational diabetes, which often lead to type-2 diabetes, according to a new study.
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Vitamin D deficiency linked to osteoporosis. 11th World Congress on Menopause
At the 11th World Congress on Menopause, Mary K. Beard presented research that suggests more than 50 percent of women suffering from osteoporosis do not have adequate levels of vitamin D in their body.
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Vitamin C, B6 and D improve colon health. Journal of Nutrition
A study in the Journal of Nutrition conducted by French scientists found that vitamins C, B6, D and folate reduced users' risks of colon adenoma.
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Melatonin improves sleep disorders. Northwestern University
Nekulti, a Mexican company, plans to use Mexico's surplus agave crop to harvest inulin, a compound also found in chicory, and the plan has sparked interest among many food companies.
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