Researchers find simple way to make kale healthier by pairing it with oil-based dressings
Think that kale salad you're eating is a superfood? Without the right ingredient it might not be living up to its hype. But don't worry.
Nov 17, 2025
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Xanthophylls
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Experimental eyedrop formula delivers protective compounds for serious vision problems
A new eyedrop has shown early success in delivering protective compounds to where they're needed most in the eye, raising hopes for less invasive treatment of serious vision conditions.
Sep 22, 2025
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Tomatillo—yes or no? For healthy eating, the answer is easy
For anyone unfortunate enough to have grown up without them, tomatillos might seem tough to approach. They hide inside a papery cloak and tend to hang out in the quietest corners of produce sections in the U.S.—if they show ...
Sep 16, 2025
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Plant-based nutrient can boost immune cells' ability to fight cancer
In a new study, researchers from the University of Chicago discovered that zeaxanthin, a plant-derived carotenoid best known for protecting vision, may also act as an immune-boosting compound by strengthening the cancer-fighting ...
Sep 2, 2025
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Marine cyanobacteria in the origin of anti-inflammatory molecules with dermatological, cosmetic applications
Inflammation is a biological process through which our body tries to respond to harmful stimuli, through the direct action of the immune system, enzymes and inflammatory mediators. Inflammation of the skin is usually characterized ...
Dec 19, 2024
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Among leafy green powerhouses, spinach packs a wallop
Stories about spinach often reference Popeye, the sailor who gobbled it by the can to gain immense strength. But if you need to bring a cartoon character into a conversation about healthy eating, consider the Hulk.
Mar 26, 2024
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Put these foods on your grocery list for better vision
Nutrition is important for your whole body, including those two small organs through which you look at the world.
Oct 20, 2023
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Brains with Alzheimer's disease have subnormal levels of important dietary antioxidants
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease estimated to affect 6 million Americans and 33 million people worldwide. Large numbers of those affected have not yet been diagnosed.
Aug 14, 2023
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Colorful foods improve athletes' vision
Nutrition is an important part of any top athlete's training program. And now, a new study by researchers from the University of Georgia proposes that supplementing the diet of athletes with colorful fruits and vegetables ...
Jun 8, 2023
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What's up with carrots? Let's root out the truth
If you think of carrots as stodgy old tubers, something more fit for rabbits than healthy humans, you're in for a bunch of surprises.
Apr 5, 2023
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