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Popcorn contains more antioxidant than fruits and vegetablesPopcorn contains more of the healthful antioxidant substances called "polyphenols" than fruits and vegetables. The hulls of the popcorn –– the part that everyone hates for its tendency to get caught in the teeth –– actually has the highest concentration of polyphenols and fiber.
CT colonography a front line colorectal cancer screening tool for seniorsComputerized tomographic (CT) colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, is comparable to standard colonoscopy in its ability to accurately detect cancer and precancerous polyps in people ages 65 and older.
Eating grapes and drinking red wine protect your skinUV radiation leads to the generation of reactive oxygen species (ROS). These molecules exert a variety of harmful effects by altering key cellular functions and may result in cell death. Several studies have demonstrated that human skin can be protected against UV radiation by using plant-derived antioxidants.
Blueberries may inhibit development of fat cells in obeseUsing blueberry polyphenols, researcers were able to inhibit obesity at a molecular stage. The study was performed in tissue cultures taken from mice. The polyphenols showed a dose-dependent suppression of adipocyte differentiation.
Bottled tea beverages contain no healthful antioxidantsMany commercially bottled tea beverages contain little or no healthful antioxidants, new research suggests. The first measurements of healthful antioxidant levels in commercial bottled tea beverages has concluded that health-conscious consumers may not be getting what they pay for: healthful doses of those antioxidants, or "poylphenols," that may ward off a range of diseases.
Omega 3 curbs precancerous growths in those prone to bowel cancerA purified form of an omega 3 cuts the number and size of precancerous bowel growths (polyps) in people whose genetic make-up predisposes them to bowel cancer, finds research published ahead of print in the journal Gut.
Green tea may reduce lung cancer risk in smokersDrinking green tea could modulate the effect of smoking on lung cancer. Results of this hospital-based, randomized study conducted in Taiwan were presented at the AACR-IASLC Joint Conference on Molecular Origins of Lung Cancer, held here from Jan_11-14, 2010.
Extra virgin olive oil prevents Alzheimer's diseaseNatural compound, Oleocanthal, in extra virgin olive oil targets toxic beta amyloid proteins in patients with Alzheimer's disease, revealed by US researchers. Extra virgin olive oil contains the highest amount of polyphenol antioxidants also.
Popcorn has highest levels of healthy antioxidantsSnack foods like popcorn and many popular breakfast cereals contain "surprisingly large" amounts of healthful antioxidant substances called "polyphenols", revealed by researchers at the 238th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS).
Colorectal cancer rising in young adults 20-29 years in USA new study finds that in sharp contrast to the overall declining rates of colorectal cancer in the United States, incidence rates among adults younger than age 50 years are increasing.
Turmeric extract curcumin may suppress fat growth in obeseCurcumin, the major polyphenol found in turmeric, appears to reduce weight gain in mice and suppress the growth of fat tissue in mice and cell models.
Gene linked to Celebrex treatment for colon tumor preventionA new study finds that individuals who have low expression of the "Celebrex gene," 15-PGDH, are actually resistant to Celebrex treatment when used to prevent colon cancer.
Smoking increases colorectal cancer riskAn analysis of previous studies indicates that smoking is significantly associated with an increased risk for colorectal cancer and death, according to an article in the December 17 issue of JAMA.
Colorectal cancer rate declines in USThe American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) heralds the recent news of a decline in U.S. cancer deaths and incidence rates, with colorectal cancer among the top three cancers with significant declines.
Single PILL may prevent heart diseaseA new clinical trial looking at a single pill to prevent cardiovascular disease is starting in Auckland, New Zealand.
Colorectal cancer screening guidelines updateA new guideline on colorectal cancer screening released by an expert group representing a broad spectrum of health care organizations, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG), the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) and the American Cancer Society (ACS), offers recommendations for various alternatives for colorectal cancer detection and states a strong preference for screening tests that can prevent colorectal cancer.
GIP hormone to prevent obesityA new study finds that a chemical found in the body is capable of promoting weight loss, improving insulin resistance and reversing diabetes in an animal model. The hormone is gastric inhibitory polypeptide (GIP) receptor blockade.
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