Flavonoids May Lower Women's Stomach Cancer Risk October 30, 2012 Getting a moderate amount of plant substances called flavonoids through food may be linked to a lower stomach cancer risk in women, but not in men.Read More
Tomatoes May Lower Stroke Risk October 9, 2012 Eating tomatoes and tomato-based foods lowers stroke risks, thanks to lycopene, an antioxidant, suggests a study from Finland.Read More
Antioxidant-rich Diet May Reduce Heart Attack Risk September 27, 2012 A diet rich in antioxidants, mainly from fruits and vegetables, can significantly reduce the risk of heart attack in women, according to a new study.Read More
Chocolate May Reduce Stroke Risk September 14, 2012 Consuming a moderate amount of chocolate weekly may lower the risk of stroke for men, according to a new study.Read More
Green Tea Extract, a Possible Cancer Fighter August 22, 2012 Green tea has long been suspected of having anti-cancer properties, and the extract, called epigallocatechin gallate, has been investigated.Read More
Vitamin D and Colds August 22, 2012 A new study reveals that increasing a child’s intake of Vitamin D can actually help prevent them from catching colds.Read More
Berry Beverage Blend on Diabetes August 21, 2012 People with diabetes could keep their blood glucose levels under control by drinking a fruit wine blend of blueberries and blackberries.Read More
Resveratrol May Reduce Risk of Seniors' Falls August 20, 2012 A substance found in red wine could help prevent mobility issues and reduce the risk of life-threatening falls amongst senior citizens.Read More
Antioxidants May Reduce Risk of Pancreatic Cancer July 25, 2012 Increasing dietary intake of the antioxidant vitamins C, E, and selenium could help cut the risk of developing pancreatic cancer.Read More
Functional Beverages William A. Roberts, Jr. July 23, 2012 Functional beverages has been a growing segment, even in the midst of an economic downturn, but manufacturers are realizing that consumers -- and regulators -- are looking ever more closely at their ingredients, attributes and claims.Read More
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