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Medicinal Food News
Black raspberries slow cancer by altering hundreds of genes
New research strongly suggests that a mix of preventative agents, such as those found in concentrated black raspberries, may more effectively inhibit cancer development than single agents aimed at shutting down a particular gene
Heavy MSG use increases risk of being overweight
Eating foods that contain lots of monosodium glutamate (MSG), a flavor enhancer frequently used in Asian cuisine, can make you fat, new research published in the journal Obesity suggests
Marinades Help Keep Grilled Meat Safe
You can have your steak and eat it, too, without producing harmful cancer-causing compounds, new research shows.
Plant-based flavonoids may cut ovarian cancer risk
High consumption of two types of flavonoids -- antioxidant chemicals found in plant foods -- may help protect women from ovarian cancer, research from Italy suggests
Fishy business
Before you bite into that fish and chips or spend $30 on halibut at the supermarket, you may want to take a second look: 25 per cent of fish is mislabeled, according to a University of Guelph study published today that used DNA analysis to determine the true identity of fish sold in Toronto and New York
FDA OKs zapping greens for safety
Consumers worried about salad safety may soon be able to buy fresh spinach and iceberg lettuce zapped with just enough radiation to kill E. coli and a few other germs.
Trace arsenic in water may be tied to diabetes
A new analysis of government data is the first to link low-level arsenic exposure, possibly from drinking water, with Type 2 diabetes, researchers say
Warning Over Juices And Medicine
Downing a morning glass of grapefruit or other juice may be a great way to get vitamin C. But for those taking certain medications, the common breakfast beverage could also do serious harm.
Chewing gum aids bowel recovery
Chewing gum after colon surgery appears to speed up the return of normal bowel function, British researchers said on Monday.
Red Bull drink lifts stroke risk: Australian study
Just one can of the popular stimulant energy drink Red Bull can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke, even in young people, Australian medical researchers said on Friday.
Mushrooms as a low-energy density meat substitute can help weight loss
Mushrooms as a new diet food? Preliminary research, led by Dr. Lawrence Cheskin, MD, Director of John Hopkins Weight Management Center, suggests increasing intake of low-energy density foods, specifically mushrooms, in place of high-energy-density foods, like lean ground beef, is a strategy for preventing or treating obesity
Potatoes may hold key to Alzheimer's treatment
A virus that commonly infects potatoes bears a striking resemblance to one of the key proteins implicated in Alzheimer's disease (AD), and researchers have used that to develop antibodies that may slow or prevent the onset of AD.
Spices may lessen consequences of high blood sugar
People with diabetes may want to start spicing up their diets, if new lab research findings prove true in humans.
Supplements OK for Cancer Survivors?
Three-Fourths of Older Cancer Survivors Take Supplements; Researchers Advise Caution
Childhood dairy intake may improve adolescent bone health
Dairy is recognized as a key component of a healthy, balanced diet. However, until recently it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to the many aspects of bone health in children, including bone density, bone mineral content, and bone area.
Pain 'linked with low vitamin D'
Low levels of the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D, may contribute to chronic pain among women, scientists believe.
Iron and blood pressure
Where you get your iron from might make a difference to your health. That's the implication of a multinational study comparing diet to blood pressure.
Soy May Not Cut LDL ('Bad') Cholesterol
Soy Protein Did Not Reduce LDL Cholesterol in Study of Adults With Mildly High Cholesterol
Eat oily fish at least once a week to protect your eyesight in old age
Eating oily fish once a week may reduce age-related macular degeneration (AMD) which is the major cause of blindness and poor vision in adults in western countries and the third cause of global blindness, according to a study published today in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Herbs and spices sprinkle on surprising health benefits
Worried you aren't getting the right nutrients in your diet? Concerned about your long-term risks of disease? Toss a little oregano into that salad, top off your yogurt with a dash of cinnamon or spice up your fruit salad with a little ginger.
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