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Herb attack scientist fails to get facts straight: ABC

09-Feb-2010 - The University of Adelaide scientist behind a study highlighting dangers of mixing botanical products and pharmaceuticals, has a limited understanding of the herbal sector, according to the American Botanical Council (ABC).

Tea science stacks up for weight management, but concerns continue for extracts

09-Feb-2010 - Leaf through the scientific literature and the benefits of tea, green and black, for weight managements garner much support, but more research is needed before the beverage and its extracts have “great public health importance”, says a new review.

Flavonols may slash stroke risk in women: Study

09-Feb-2010 - Increased intakes of flavonol-rich foods may reduce a woman’s risk of stroke by 20 per cent, according to a new meta-analysis involving over 110,000 people.

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Bruce Ames: Vitamin insufficiency boosting age-related diseases

09-Feb-2010 - It is literally all about living for today. By understanding that nature favours survival today over tomorrow, a theory that vitamin inadequacy is behind the rise in chronic diseases “makes sense… and it is almost certainly going to be right,” says world-renowned scientist Bruce Ames.

DHA and eye health: Study supports omega-3 in formula

08-Feb-2010 - Adding the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) to infant formula may improve the visual acuity of the infants, says a new clinical trial from the US.

Carotenoids may reduce breast cancer risk in women: Study

08-Feb-2010 - Increased dietary intakes of alpha- and beta-carotene may reduce the risk of breast cancer among female smokers, suggests a new study from Sweden.

Omega-3 may combat mouth bacteria, boost oral health

05-Feb-2010 - The dental health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids may include anti-bacterial effects, extending the benefits beyond inflammation, says a new study from the University of Kentucky.

OPCs come out tops for heart health beverages

05-Feb-2010 - Cranberry juice rich in antioxidant procyanidins is effective at boosting the health of blood vessels, thereby supporting previous research supporting the cardiovascular health of such compounds.

Soy may reduce diabetes risk in overweight women

04-Feb-2010 - Increased intakes of soy and its isoflavones may decrease the risk of type 2 diabetes in overweight women, says a new study from Japan.

Acai may boost survival, for fruit flies at least: NIH Study

04-Feb-2010 - The lifespan of fruit flies may be extended by consuming acai pulp, according to a new study from the US National Institutes of Health.

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Folate may protect women from pancreatic cancer

04-Feb-2010 - Increased intake of folate may reduce a woman’s risk of pancreatic cancer by 50 per cent, but folate levels are not associated with pancreatic cancer risk in men, says a new study supported by the National Institutes of Health.

Hibiscus tea may reduce blood pressure in at-risk people

03-Feb-2010 - A few cups of hibiscus tea a day may reduce blood pressure and offer cardiovascular benefits for people at risk of developing hypertension, says a new study from Tufts University.

Omega-3 may boost kidney health in diabetics: Study

03-Feb-2010 - Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve the kidney health of diabetics, say results of a double-blind placebo-controlled trial from Hong Kong.

Industry defends CAMs against “biased, poorly written” study

02-Feb-2010 - Industry has slammed a study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that highlighted dangers of cardiovascular disease patients using herbal products and called for drug-like laws to apply to the herbal sector.

Vitamin B6 may affect heart disease risk: Study

02-Feb-2010 - Low levels of vitamin B6 may increase the risk of inflammation and metabolic conditions, and subsequently cardiovascular disease risk, says a new study.

Omega-3 may slash psychotic disorder risk: Study

02-Feb-2010 - Supplements of omega-3-rich fish oil may reduce the likelihood of developing psychotic disorders in high-risk people, say results of a new clinical trial.

ARS researchers track down antioxidants in oats

02-Feb-2010 - Scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the USDA have identified factors that influence the antioxidant content of oats.

Vitamin, minerals may reduce eczema risk in children

01-Feb-2010 - Increased intakes of beta-carotene, vitamin E, folic acid, and iron may reduce the risk of atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema, suggests a new study from Korea.

Omega-3 may reduce risk of Alzheimer’s: Rat study

01-Feb-2010 - The omega-3 compound ethyl-eicosapentaenoic acid (E-EPA) may improve memory and learning, and reduce the risk of Alzheimer´s disease, says a new study.

Vitamin D may protect against Crohn’s disease

29-Jan-2010 - Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of developing Crohn’s disease, suggest results of a new cell study from Canada.

Fats of any kind may boost prostate cancer risk: Study

29-Jan-2010 - Increased intakes of fats, from saturated to polyunsaturated fats, may increase the risk of prostate cancer, says a new study.

Danone's nutrient enriched yoghurt boosts satiety, study

28-Jan-2010 - Low-fat dairy yoghurt enriched with protein and guar gum fibre can significantly reduce short-term appetite, claims a new study.

Omega-3 may reduce risk of dental disease: Study

28-Jan-2010 - Increased levels of omega-3 fatty acid DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may decrease the risk of dental diseases, suggests a new study from Japan.