News tagged with strawberry

High anthocyanin intake tied to lower MI risk in younger women

(HealthDay)—High intake of a specific sub-class of flavonoids, called anthocyanins, is associated with a reduced risk of myocardial infarction (MI) in young and middle-aged women, according to a study published ...

Cardiology Jan 15, 2013 | not rated yet | 0

Strawberries, blueberries may cut heart attack risk in women

Eating three or more servings of blueberries and strawberries per week may help women reduce their risk of a heart attack by as much as one-third, researchers reported in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association.

Cardiology Jan 14, 2013 | 5 / 5 (1) | 0 |

Germany: Frozen fruit blamed in vomiting sickness

(AP)—Authorities say a single batch of deep-frozen strawberries appears to have been behind an outbreak of gastroenteritis in eastern Germany that hit more than 11,000 people, mostly children at schools and day-care centers.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes Oct 06, 2012 | not rated yet | 0

Study: Condemned US inmates go for comfort foods (Update)

(AP)—On death row, last meals tend to be high in calories and heavy on meat.

Other Aug 29, 2012 | 3 / 5 (1) | 0

Strawberries activate protection protein to prevent cardiovascular disease

Strawberries, the traditional summer treat associated with Wimbledon could be serving up some unexpected health benefits.

Health Jul 05, 2012 | 5 / 5 (2) | 1

Poisoning 'Can happen to anyone'

(HealthDay) -- It's easy to think that a poisoning won't happen to you or someone you love, especially if you've taken precautions like locking up your cleaning products and other chemicals.

Health Jun 08, 2012 | 5 / 5 (3) | 1

Eating more berries may reduce cognitive decline in the elderly

Blueberries and strawberries, which are high in flavonoids, appear to reduce cognitive decline in older adults according to a new study published today in Annals of Neurology, a journal of the American Neurological Associ ...

Neuroscience Apr 26, 2012 | 4 / 5 (1) | 0

Strong scientific evidence that eating berries benefits the brain

Strong scientific evidence exists that eating blueberries, blackberries, strawberries and other berry fruits has beneficial effects on the brain and may help prevent age-related memory loss and other changes, scientists report. ...

Health Mar 07, 2012 | not rated yet | 0 |