ASU research shows connection between testosterone, dietary antioxidants and bird coloration
...ly when we were hormone-raging teenagers, eat your veggies and good things will happen. In a new physiological study of birds, a researcher at Arizona State University has found that carotenoids, the pigments that color carrots orange and corn yellow, have even deeper health benefits than originally thoug...Turning the tables in chemistry
Waltham, MAWhat do glowing veggies have to do with a career in science" It just so happens that electrified pickles swimming in metal ions are one example of the type of undergraduate chemistry class demonstration that helps make a future in science a bright possibility, rather than a...Bitter taste identifies poisons in foods
...izes Breslin. Breslin notes, "The contents of the veggies are a double-edged sword, depending upon the physiological context of the individual eating them. Most people in industrialized cultures can and should enjoy these foods. In addition to providing essential nutrients and vitamins, many are reported ...Broccoli packs powerful punch to bladder cancer cells
...ey are an important part of the diet. "Cruciferous veggies have an effect on other types of cancer, too," Schwartz said. "We already know that they contain compounds that help detoxify carcinogens. We're thinking more along the lines of progression and proliferation, such as once cancer starts, is there a wa...Antioxidant-rich diets reduce brain damage from stroke in rats
...005) -- Your mother was right. Eat your fruits and veggies -- they're good for you! And if that's not reason enough, a new study suggests antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables may limit brain damage from stroke and other neurological disorders. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of South ...