Chemicals found in cherries may help fight diabetes
...ated into new products, such as pills or specialty juices that people could take to help treat diabetes. Such disease-specific products may take several more years to develop, he notes. Scientists in Nair's laboratory have even developed a unique process, patented by the university, for removing sugar from...Laser surgery offers advantages for voice disorders
...D). However, LPR, which is the backflow of gastric juices into the larynx and throat, is also damaging but less recognized and understood. Symptoms include chronic, intermittent or "morning" hoarseness, sore throat, dysphasia (difficulty swallowing), chronic throat clearing, globus (a sensation of a lump in...Concord grape juice improved memory and neuro-motor skills in animal study
...st total antioxidants of any fruits, vegetables or juices tested. "As our population ages, we are continually looking for ways to maintain our mental and physical skills," notes Joseph. "While these laboratory animal studies are certainly preliminary and much more work needs to be done, we know ...Cranberries may help reduce stroke damage
...riety of cranberry products on the market. Besides juices and sauces, there are herbal teas, pills and dried whole cranberries. Fresh, whole cranberries are probably the healthiest, Neto says, since they are more likely to contain higher levels of antioxidants than processed versions of the fruit. According...Study provides new evidence that cranberry juice may help fight heart disease
...plasma antioxidant capacity, says Vinson. As both juices are healthy, he suggests that people may want to include both types as part of their daily diet. Grape juice, another breakfast favorite, increases plasma antioxidant capacity but appears to lower the level of good cholesterol, according to another s...Study suggests a possible link between high-starch diet and pancreatic cancer
...e of sugar in candy), fructose (the sugar in fruit juices and honey) and carbohydrates. The researchers also calculated the amount of glucose-stimulating foods (known as the "glycemic load") every study participant consumed. Each type of food increases glucose levels by a different amount. The ability of ca...Food irradiation is focus of two-day symposium, Aug. 19-20
...or, color and smell Antioxidant increases in fruit juices Migration of components from packaging into food p... a study that shows low-dose irradiation of fruit juices can actually increase the antioxidant power of the juices. He will discuss benefits and concerns of...Colic in infants linked to inability to digest apple juice, but not white grape juice
...udy confirms, like many previous studies, that all juices are not created equal. When the time comes to add juice to a babys diet, my advice is that parents should be guided by scientific research when they select a juice for their baby, and the research clearly points towards white grape juice as the best...Scientific symposium focuses on nutritional beverages, August 26-28
... benefits of beverages ranging from tropical fruit juices to soy-based drinks. More than refreshing, such nu...occurring enzymes that reduce the quality of fruit juices during pasteurization. She will discuss ways to improve fruit juice taste and quality. (The paper o...Newer form of 'gold standard' drug helps kidney transplant patients do better in long term
...nding on their body's ability to produce digestive juices or even what they ate. So, the newer formulation introduced in 1995 under the name Neoral was looked upon as an improvement because its microemulsion form made cyclosporine available in the body more consistently and in more patients. The lower cost...Pharmacologist tip sheet: Migraine patches, nicotine therapies, allergy medication interference...
...thful and tasty, but researchers report that these juices can interfere with a specific protein's ability to...studies with mice and human volunteers, that these juices interfered with the ability of this protein, known as OATP(organic anion transport protein) to take ...Echinacea symposium presents new research on Chernobyl victims
...acea purpurea, consumed as a food additivein fruit juices and other non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks, protects peoplewho are exposed to radiation. Based on her findings, Dr. Pochernyayevarecommends ways Echinacea purpurea food additives can be used most effectivelyto safeguard a population that is facing...Tip Sheet: Citrus Limonoids Versus Cancer, Cholesterol And Insects
... juice for water. Testing of the limonoids in the juices suggests thecompounds Acould contribute to cholesterol-lowering action of citrus juices. (University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario; USDA, Albany, Calif.; AGFDpaper 57; Tuesday, March 23, 10:40 a.m.; Hilton, Palos Verdes A/B.) Insect Pest Manag...