Neuroscience
On Nutrition: Food for thoughts
I forgot that June was Brain Health Awareness Month. And then I stumbled over several interesting research articles that say it's never to late—or early—to learn.
Jul 29, 2022
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News tagged with antioxidants
Health
Study shows that the amino acid taurine could be used in anti-aging therapy
When our cells process the oxygen we breathe and the food we eat every day in order to survive, they generate potentially toxic by-products popularly known as "free radicals." Some of these molecules perform functions essential ...
Jul 20, 2022
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Health
Can pickles increase the health benefits of sour cream?
Consumer demand for dairy foods has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased demand for foods that can be easily stored and maintain quality over time. In a new report published in the Journal of Dairy Science, ...
May 13, 2022
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Neuroscience
Higher antioxidant levels linked to lower dementia risk
People with higher levels of antioxidants in their blood may be less likely to develop dementia, according to a study published in the May 4, 2022, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of ...
May 4, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Taking lessons from 1918 flu pandemic, new article shows that plant-based diets reduce risks of severe COVID-19
Plant-based diets support immunity, which may decrease the risk of severe COVID-19 infection, according to a new article by researchers at the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and published today by the American ...
May 2, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Research suggests possibility of vaccine to prevent skin cancer
Research by the Oregon State University College of Pharmacy suggests that a vaccine stimulating production of a protein critical to the skin's antioxidant network could help people bolster their defenses against skin cancer.
Jan 13, 2022
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Health
Comprehensive review of antioxidants and common arterial condition
Antioxidants are a powerful category of molecules the full benefits of which scientists are just beginning to understand.
Sep 10, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Study links free radicals to heart damage caused by cancer
A new study in animal models shows that the presence of a cancer tumor alone can lead to cardiac damage, and suggests the culprits are molecules called free radicals interacting with specific cells in the heart.
Sep 9, 2021
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Medical research
Nutritional journal highlights research on micronutrient's disease-fighting role
The Journal of Nutritional Science designated a Penn State research paper on how a dietary antioxidant may fight chronic disease and aging as its "Paper of the Month" in February. The article suggested that incorporating ...
Mar 26, 2021
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Health
Is honey healthy? How to make sure you don't get stung
As temperatures fall, honey's popularity tends to rise. Whether used as an ingredient in autumn recipes and holiday desserts, added to a celebratory cocktail or given to ease a child's cough, it certainly satisfies a sweet ...
Nov 6, 2020
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