Virgin Olive Oil Phenolics Affect Genes to Fight Inflammation, Metabolic Syndrome

USDA.gov – Health conscious consumers have long known that virgin olive oil is a good choice when it comes to preparing meals and dipping breads. Now, a team of researchers, including one with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), has found that...

Alcohol Intake May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk in Nonsmoking Women

IOSPress.com – A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests a protective effect of alcohol consumption on the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in women who do not smoke. Researchers at the University...

Pesticides, ADHD, And Personal Health: Why We Can’t Always Control What Happens to Our Brains And Bodies.

Consumers have a lot of power when they vote with their wallets. But when it comes to things like pesticides and chemicals, the ability of individuals to enact change becomes a lot less likely.

Added Sugars in Diet Worsens HDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides

JAMA – Consuming a higher amount of added sugars in processed or prepared foods is associated with lower levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C, the “good cholesterol”) and higher levels of triglycerides, which are important...

Which Fish to Eat? Study Finds Low Mercury in Most Top-selling Seafood.

Experts send a mixed message to consumers when it comes to eating fish: it’s good for your heart health but beware of the methylmercury.

Mercury Levels in Tuna Depend on Type of Tuna

AMNH.org – New research showing that that mercury levels are higher in some species of tuna could help consumers minimize their consumption of the toxic silvery metal in their sushi and provide a powerful new tool for regulatory organizations. The...

Many Antioxidant Phenolics in Real Maple Syrup

URI.edu – A medicinal plant researcher has found more than 20 phytochemicals in pure maple syrup from Canada that have been linked to human health, 13 of which are newly discovered in maple syrup. In addition, eight of the natural compounds have...

Adults Over 50 Should Reduce Copper, Iron Intake

ACS.org – With scientific evidence linking high levels of copper and iron to Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and other age-related disorders, a new report in ACS’ Chemical Research in Toxicology: “Risks of Copper and Iron Toxicity during...

Use of Potentially Harmful Chemicals Kept Secret Under Law.

Of the 84,000 chemicals in commercial use in the United States – from flame retardants in furniture to household cleaners – nearly 20 percent are secret, according to the EPA, their names and physical properties guarded from consumers and...

Oxidative Stress Marker Cystine Predicts Death Risk

Emory.edu – Judging from the number of juices and teas advertised as containing antioxidants, consumers are aware of the dangers of oxidative stress. But what is the best way to measure it – and fight it? Doctors at Emory University School of...