Blogs Posts in Researches category; 132 blog posts

Alzheimer's Vaccine Works on Mice

Scientists in Japan have developed an oral vaccine for Alzheimer's disease that has proved effective in mice, raising hopes that an effective treatment for humans can be found for the fatal condition, which affects millions. Scientists in [...]

Posted On : Apr, 07 2007 | Comments : 0

Fast Food Limits Healthy Food Intake, Increases Obesity Risk

A new study by researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School, have found that - families whose meals frequently consist of fast food are more likely to have unhealthy eating habits, poor access to healthy foods at home, and a hi [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

Juice With Pulp Offers More Health Benefits

Drinking apple juice with lots of pulp is better for health than clear juice where the pulp is removed, say experts. Fruit contains polyphenols - antioxidants that help absorb chemicals known to damage cells in the body - and are thought t [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

Milk Might Transmit Mad Cow Disease

Mad Cow Disease, also known as Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE), affects the central nervous system of the cows. The brain loses control and the animal ultimately dies. Prion proteins are believed to cause the disease. A mad cow&rsqu [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

Eat Fruits- Keep Diseases at Bay

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends at least two servings of fruits and three servings of vegetables daily Two recent studies find that Americans are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. This is a serious public health conc [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

organic kiwifruits promote health

Researchers from the University of California have found out that organically grown kiwifruit has more health benefits than the ones that are grown under conventional conditions. This study is reported in the SCI’s magazine Chemistry [...]

Posted On : Apr, 02 2007 | Comments : 0

Fast Food (Low-Cost Diet) for Obesity

Fast food - quick, convenient and cheap, which, we all know that it's bad for health, but when a bacon double cheeseburger costs less than a head of lettuce, one could hardly refuse. Fruits and vegetables are one of the keys to good health [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

Good Diet Includes Herbs

According to Suzanna Zick, a naturopathic physician and researcher at the University of Michigan Health System , adding spices such as basil, oregano, garlic, curry, and rosemary to one’s diet can benefit health."Adding herbs and [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

An Element in Green Tea Could Fight HIV

London- Green tea is popular for its abundant health benefits. Now, British scientists, armed with scientific evidence, have placed on record the benefits of a vital element in green tea, which may help fight HIV infection. The report has b [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2007 | Comments : 0

Skipping Breakfast and Fast Food Consumption - Leads to Weig...

A new study published in the December 2006 issue of the Journal of Adolescent Health by researchers at The Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center at The Miriam Hospital and Brown Medical School, suggests that as teens enter adulth [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

Transformed Pizzas- for Those Who Mix Health and Pleasure

Food makeovers are next. Chemists in this department claim they have discovered the healthier pizza, ‘tossed’ with antioxidants. Pizza bakers have known for some time that longer-baking times and higher temperatures can enhance [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

An Orange a Day may Keep Heart Disease Away

Orange and grapefruits contain chemicals that can keep arteries healthy and prevent heart attack, says a study. It suggests that eating at least one orange a day could keep cardiac disease away. The citrus fruits contain the compounds flav [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2007 | Comments : 0

3 Great Health Benefits Of White Tea

It is not just chefs but also medical researchers who are praising the benefits of white tea for your health. In fact there are many different kinds of benefit of white tea that a person can have and we will look at some people. But first w [...]

Posted On : Mar, 23 2007 | Comments : 0

Facts about Influenza Flu Medications

Relenza helps in reducing the spread of the influenza virus inside the body and so help to ease the symptoms arising from the influenza virus infection. Influenza, also known as flu is an infectious disease that spreads through upper airw [...]