Can oranges, garlic and echinacea really help avoid the cold and flu?
With the cold and flu season in full swing, many people are looking for ways to stay healthy and avoid getting sick.
Jul 10, 2025
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Eukaryota: News and Research on Asteraceae
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Coffee-based approach yields promising results in ovarian cancer trial
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researchers presented promising results from an early-stage clinical trial investigating a unique coffee-based approach to ovarian cancer maintenance therapy at the Society of Gynecologic ...
Apr 4, 2025
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Education programs can improve confidence of dietitians in making recommendations on low- and no-calorie sweeteners
Education on the safety and approval process of low- and no-calorie sweeteners (LNCSs) boosts dietitians' and nutritionists' confidence in advising patients on their use, according to new research by a University of Massachusetts ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Why sugar cravings persist after the holidays—and how to beat them
You've put away the candy canes, swept up the cookie crumbs and have vowed not to finish the box of specialty chocolates you received.
Jan 6, 2025
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New compound from blessed thistle may promote functional nerve regeneration
Researchers from the University of Cologne have found a new use for cnicin, a substance produced in blessed thistle. Their article "Cnicin promotes functional nerve regeneration" features clinical studies and is published ...
Apr 19, 2024
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Do sweeteners increase your appetite? New evidence from randomized controlled trial says no
Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier—and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a new study has found.
Mar 28, 2024
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A potential active ingredient for nerve regeneration
Nerve fibers (axons) transmit brain and spinal cord signals through nerves to target muscles or skin, and vice versa. Damage to these fibers thus leads to a disruption of connections and, consequently, to paralysis or numbness. ...
Mar 4, 2024
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Experts recommend caution on the use of non-sugar sweeteners
Despite ongoing concerns about the health impacts of non-sugar sweeteners such as aspartame, sucralose and stevia, these sweeteners are increasingly found in a variety of foods and beverages, including those aimed at children. ...
Jan 22, 2024
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WHO holds first traditional medicine summit
The World Health Organization opened its first summit on traditional medicine on Thursday, with the group saying it was seeking to collect evidence and data to allow for the safe use of such treatments.
Aug 17, 2023
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8 drug-free tips to fight spring allergies
Spring allergies can be brutal, and many—but by no means all—sufferers reach for synthetic medications to combat their symptoms.
Apr 10, 2023
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