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Curcumin is a major constituent of turmeric (Curcuma longa), the main spice in the Indian dish curry. Image credit: Simon A. Eugster / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Ceria Nanoparticles Loaded with Curcumin Destroy Neuroblastoma Tumor Cells

Jul 28, 2017 by News Staff

Attaching curcumin — a compound found in the cooking spice turmeric — to ceria (cerium oxide) nanoparticles can be used to target and destroy...

According to Walk et al, lutein -- an active compound found in green leafy vegetables -- may counter cognitive aging.

Study: Vegetable-Derived Compound May Counter Cognitive Aging

Jul 27, 2017 by News Staff

A recent study led by University of Illinois researchers found that middle-aged adults with higher levels of lutein — a nutrient found in green leafy...

According to the new review, physical activity has strong anti-inflammatory properties. Image credit: Skeeze.

Regular Physical Activity Has Anti-Inflammatory Properties, New Review Says

Jul 25, 2017 by Enrico de Lazaro

Regular physical activity represents a natural, strong anti-inflammatory strategy and should be integrated in the management of patients with cardiometabolic...

Daily tomato consumption appeared to cut the development of skin cancer tumors by half in the mouse study. Image credit: Hans Benn.

Tomato Consumption May Protect against Skin Cancer

Jul 20, 2017 by Enrico de Lazaro

In a research article published in the journal Scientific Reports, Ohio State University scientists report that male mice fed a diet of 10% tomato powder...

The more regularly participants engaged with word puzzles, the better they performed on tasks assessing attention, reasoning and memory. Image credit: Steve Buissinne.

Daily Crosswords Linked to Better Cognitive Function in Later Life

Jul 19, 2017 by News Staff

According to new research presented at the 2017 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, the more regularly people report doing word puzzles...

Consumption of nonnutritive sweeteners is associated with increases in weight and waist circumference, and higher incidence of obesity, hypertension, metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular events, according to Azad et al. Image credit: Lauri Andler / CC BY-SA 3.0.

Regular Consumption of Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Increased Risk of Obesity, Diabetes, Other Health Issues

Jul 18, 2017 by News Staff

A literature review of 37 studies has found that regular consumption of artificial sweeteners is associated with long-term weight gain and an increased...

Common signs and symptoms of systemic lupus erythematosus, the most common type of lupus. Image credit: Mikael Haggstrom.

Researchers Identify Potential Cause of Lupus

Jul 17, 2017 by News Staff

A group of researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research has identified a protein called Blimp-1 as a likely primary cause of the adverse...

According to Vlachopoulos et al, bone acquisition is higher in adolescent male soccer players compared to swimmers and cyclists at the femoral neck and lumbar spine sites of the skeleton. Image credit: Sasin Tipchai.

Playing Soccer Can Improve Bone Development in Boys, Study Shows

Jul 14, 2017 by News Staff

In a study comparing young soccer players to swimmers, cyclists and a control group of boys not involved in regular sport, an international team of researchers...

Currais et al find benefits of fisetin in a mouse model of premature aging, Alzheimer’s disease. Image credit: Carl Stridsberg.

Natural Chemical Found in Strawberries May Protect against Age-Related Neurodegenerative Diseases

Jul 11, 2017 by News Staff

Researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have found further evidence that fisetin, a natural flavonoid found in strawberries and other...

The study suggests that night work is associated with reduced repair of 8-OH-dG lesions in DNA and that the effect is likely driven by melatonin suppression occurring during night work relative to night sleep. Image credit: Skeeze.

Night Shift Work May Hinder Human Body’s Ability to Repair Oxidative DNA Damage

Jul 10, 2017 by News Staff

According to new research from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, night shifts may hinder the body’s ability to repair DNA damage caused by...

The CARDIS scanner at work. Image credit: CARDIS Project.

Researchers Developing Handheld Laser Scanner for Early Diagnosis of Heart Disease

Jul 5, 2017 by News Staff

A team of European researchers has developed a prototype of a compact multi-laser-beam device that can read your heart’s vital signs like a supermarket...

A variety of organ systems are involved in the coordination of the organism’s response to myocardial infarction by the production and release of paracrine factors; for initiation of this paracrine feedback loops a variety of transcription factors are regulated in different organs. Image credit: Zimmermann et al, doi: 10.18632/oncotarget.17955.

Heart Attack is ‘Systemic’ Condition, Scientists Say

Jun 29, 2017 by Enrico de Lazaro

According to a team of researchers from the Medical University of Vienna, Austria, a variety of organ systems, including liver and spleen, are involved...

New research investigated the impact of mango on gut health, inflammation, and metabolic activities. Image credit: Haifeng Lu.

Eating Mangoes Could Benefit Your Health

Jun 28, 2017 by Natali Anderson

Several human studies on consumption of mango (Mangifera indica) have found multiple health benefits associated with the fruit including improved blood...

According to Tedeschi et al, fish consumption may lower inflammation related to rheumatoid arthritis disease activity. Image credit: Cattalin.

Fish Consumption Linked to Lower Disease Activity in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Jun 26, 2017 by Natali Anderson

A new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School researchers has found that frequent fish consumption is associated with lower...

Extra-virgin olive oil, a major component of the Mediterranean diet, protects against cognitive decline. Image credit: Steve Buissinne.

Study: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Consumption Protects against Alzheimer’s Disease

Jun 23, 2017 by News Staff

In a study published this week in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, researchers from Temple University and the Sapienza University of...

Carpolobia lutea. Image credit: International Institute of Tropical Agriculture.

African Plant Extract Could Form Basis of New Alzheimer’s Drug

Jun 21, 2017 by News Staff

A new study led by University of Nottingham researchers has shown that the extract taken from the leaves, stem and roots of Carpolobia lutea, a plant native...

Ivana Buric et al analyze how the behavior of our genes is affected by different MBIs including mindfulness and yoga. Image credit: Nato Pereira.

Study: Meditation, Yoga and Related Practices Can ‘Reverse’ DNA Reactions

Jun 20, 2017 by News Staff

According to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Immunology, mind-body interventions such as mindfulness, yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, relaxation response,...

Zhang et al used the leaves’, stems’, and roots’ extract of the willow-leaved justicia (Justicia gendarussa). Image credit: University of Illinois at Chicago.

Powerful Anti-HIV Compound Found in Asian Medicinal Plant: Patentiflorin A

Jun 16, 2017 by Enrico de Lazaro

The willow-leaved justicia (Justicia gendarussa), a medicinal plant found throughout Southeast Asia, contains a potent anti-HIV-1 compound more powerful...

According to Murayyan et al, Ontario-grown red onions have the strongest cancer-fighting power. Image credit: Erika Wittlieb.

Study: Red Onions Have Strongest Cancer-Fighting Power

Jun 13, 2017 by Enrico de Lazaro

In a study to examine how effective different varieties of onion are at killing cancer cells, a team of scientists at the University of Guelph has found...