Chemicals in apples could reduce the risk of breast cancer, Cornell study in rats suggests
...ry carcinogen and then fed them either whole apple extracts or control extracts. Liu, who says this is the first study of the effects of apples on cancer prevention in animals, also found that the number of tumors was reduced by 25, 25 and 61 percent in rats fed, respectively, the equivalent of one, three or ...Herb used to treat diabetes works like modern-day prescription drugs, study suggests
...ption drugs, a new study reports. Researchers gave extracts of the herb Salacia oblonga to 39 healthy adults, and the results were promising. The largest dose of the herb extract 1,000 milligrams decreased insulin and blood glucose levels by 29 and 23 percent, respectively. "These kinds of reductions are si...Chemicals found in cherries may help fight diabetes
...d by the university, for removing sugar from fruit extracts that contain anthocyanins. This could lead to "sugar-free" medicinal products for people with diabetes. The current study, partially funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, involved tart cherries (also known as sour cherries or pie cherries), ...O Christmas tree: Your bark may fight arthritis
... activity. The researchers then tested the various extracts against mouse inflammatory cells (macrophages) for their ability to produce nitric oxide and prostaglandin E 2 (PGE 2 ), chemicals which are known to help trigger inflammation when they are produced in excess amounts, as during disease or injury. Th...An apple a day could protect against brain-cell damage
...ious apples grown in New York state to provide the extracts to study the effects of phytochemicals. Lee said that all apples are high in the critical phytonutrients and that the amount of phenolic compounds in the apple flesh and in the skin vary from year to year, season to season and from growing region to ...Strong-flavored onions show promise for fighting cancer
...e species. Fresh, uncooked samples were used, with extracts taken from the bulbs with the outer skin removed. Shallots and onion varieties with the strongest flavor Western Yellow, New York Bold and Northern Red had the highest total antioxidant activity, an indication that they may have a stronger ability ...Sealing corneal incisions with a drop of chemistry, BU researchers develop gel for cataract surgery
...e lens, often by using high-frequency sound waves; extracts the destroyed lens; then implants a synthetic lens. Currently, the procedure finishes with the surgeon following one of two accepted paths: allowing the incision to seal itself or stitching the incision shut using nylon sutures. Each closing metho...Chronic sinusitis sufferers have enhanced immune responses to fungi
...sed immune cells derived from the blood samples to extracts of four common airborne fungi: Alternaria, Aspergillus, Penicillium and Cladosporium. The cells of chronic sinusitis sufferers released significant amounts of three immune-modulating chemicals, called cytokines, specifically interferon-gamma, interle...Gene from 1918 virus proves key to virulent influenza
...hat, according to Kawaoka, is that influenza often extracts its heaviest toll on the elderly....Studies indicate healthy eating may affect cancer development, improve digestive system
...estigator of the study. "Our results suggest that extracts in green tea may help to lower the prevalence of esophageal adenocarcinoma, one of the fastest growing cancers in western countries." Effect of Eating and Nutrients on Recurrent Abdominal Pain in Children: A Population-Based Study (Abstract 103866*)......ss to other authorised media who may wish to quote extracts as part of fair dealing with this copyrighted material. Full attribution is required, and if publishing online a link to http://www.newscientist.com is also required. Advance permission is required before any and every reproduction of each articl...Study: Many men take dietary supplements to prevent prostate cancer
...eight categories including vitamins, minerals, and extracts from fruits/seeds, organic compounds, flowers/bulb...s zinc, calcium and selenium (28%), and fruit/seed extracts such as saw-palmetto, soy isoflavones and flax seed (18%). More than one in four men (27%) took thr...Controlling pain with your brain
...ss to other authorised media who may wish to quote extracts as part of fair dealing with this copyrighted material. Full attribution is required, and if publishing online a link to http://www.newscientist.com is also required. Advance permission is required before any and every reproduction of each articl...Utah researchers hope hunt for medicinal drugs helps save Papua New Guinea rainforests
... lead one phase of drug discovery, screening plant extracts for activity against tuberculosis, HIV, malaria, a...he chemistry program, which will include preparing extracts from plants and traditional medicines used for generations by the people of Papua New Guinea. Wyeth ...Software that minimises facial disfigurement
...ss to other authorised media who may wish to quote extracts as part of fair dealing with this copyrighted material. Full attribution is required, and if publishing online a link to http://www.newscientist.com is also required. Advance permission is required before any and every reproduction of each articl...Pioneering implants for deaf people
...ss to other authorised media who may wish to quote extracts as part of fair dealing with this copyrighted material. Full attribution is required, and if publishing online a link to http://www.newscientist.com is also required. Advance permission is required before any and every reproduction of each articl...Buckwheat may be beneficial for managing diabetes
... diabetes. In a controlled study, they showed that extracts of the seed lowered blood glucose levels by 12 percent to 19 percent when fed to diabetic rats. The report comes at a particularly appropriate time since November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. The study may lead to new uses of the grain as a ......ss to other authorised media who may wish to quote extracts as part of fair dealing with this copyrighted material. Full attribution is required, and if publishing online a link to www.newscientist.com is also required. Advance permission is required before any and every reproduction of each article in full......turies ago and drank teas and tinctures containing extracts of the herb. The results of the study are published in the current edition of the academic journal Pharmacology, Biochemistry and Behaviour *. The Newcastle team tested 44 healthy young adults aged between 18 and 37. Some were given capsules contain...