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Grape Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Vitro
AACR.org – An natural extract from grape seeds forces laboratory leukemia cells to commit cell suicide, according to researchers from the University of Kentucky. They found that within 24 hours, 76 percent of leukemia cells had died after being...
High Insulin Levels May Increase Breast Cancer Risk.
Data from the Women’s Health Initiative Observational Study show that higher than normal insulin levels are an independent risk factor for breast cancer.
Environmental Allergies Shrink Woman’s World.
Audrey Goodwin is among a growing number of people who are allergic to the environment in which they live.
High-fat Diet May Disrupt Metabolic Clock, Adiponectin Activity
Indulgence in a high-fat diet can not only lead to overweight because of excessive calorie intake, but also can affect the balance of circadian rhythms – everyone’s 24-hour biological clock, Hebrew University of Jerusalem researchers have shown. The...
“Smart Choices” Program is Not So Smart
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could go to the store and know exactly which foods are healthy for you and which aren’t? That’s the idea behind recent “stamps of nutrition approval” you’ve seen popping up all over food packages...
Phosphates As Food Additive Accelerate Lung Cancer
New research in an animal model suggests that a diet high in inorganic phosphates, which are found in a variety of processed foods including meats, cheeses, beverages, and bakery products, might speed growth of lung cancer tumors and may even contribute...
Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
LoyolaMedicine.org – Moderate drinkers often have lower risks of Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive loss, according to researchers who reviewed 44 studies. Heavy consumption of alcohol, however, is well known to be a cause of dementia...
Eliminating the Foods That are Bad for You
Did it ever occur to you that the reason you can’t lose weight may be due to the fact that you are eating foods that you’re allergic to? This is a revelation to many people who have struggled unsuccessfully for years to get rid of unwanted...
FDA Warning About Tainted Weight Loss Pills
Over 25 weight loss products with hidden prescription ingredients pose serious health risks. FDA.gov – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting consumers nationwide not to purchase or consume more than 25 different products marketed for...