News tagged with spice
'Synthetic pot' sending thousands of young people to ER
(HealthDay)—U.S emergency rooms tended to more than 11,400 cases of drug-related health complications specifically linked to the use of synthetic marijuana in 2010, a new government report reveals.
Addiction
Dec 04, 2012 |
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Spice allergy: Sugar and spice and everything not so nice
Imagine a world where you could never dine away from home, wear makeup, smell of sweet perfumes or eat a large percentage of food on store shelves. According to allergists at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology ...
Immunology
Nov 08, 2012 |
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Researchers find genetic link to dislike of cilantro / coriander
(Medical Xpress)—Cilantro or coriander as it's known in Britain and some other places, is a leafy green herb commonly used in Mexican food and has a history of having one of those kinds of flavors that ...
Genetics
Sep 13, 2012 |
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Russia fears new epidemic of synthetic marijuana
(AP) — Russia's leading anti-drug crusader says the abuse of synthetic marijuana is turning into a "horrible" epidemic in his country.
Addiction
Jul 04, 2012 |
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Like curry? New biological role identified for compound used in ancient medicine
Scientists have just identified a new reason why some curry dishes, made with spices humans have used for thousands of years, might be good for you.
Medical research
May 25, 2012 |
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Curcumin shows promise in attacking Parkinson's disease
Curcumin, a compound found in the spice turmeric, is proving effective at preventing clumping of a protein involved in Parkinson's disease, says a Michigan State University researcher.
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Mar 20, 2012 |
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Curry spice component may help slow prostate tumor growth
Curcumin, an active component of the Indian curry spice turmeric, may help slow down tumor growth in castration-resistant prostate cancer patients on androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a study from researchers ...
Cancer
Feb 10, 2012 |
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Add some spice to your food and boost your disease-prevention power
The holidays are over, January has arrived, and many of us enter the New Year determined to live our lives a little healthier than last.
Health
Jan 06, 2012 |
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Largest study of causes of cancer in India begins
(Medical Xpress) -- A large study to investigate causes of common cancers in India is being carried out through a collaboration between Oxford University and 12 leading cancer centres in India.
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Oct 26, 2011 |
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