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Nov 6th, 2009
A leading cancer center reports that green tea extract may be helpful in preventing oral cancer in patients who have a pre-malignant condition called oral leukoplakia. The five-year survival rate among oral cancer patients is less than 50 percent.
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Nov 5th, 2009
Curcumin, found in the spice curry, has been studied for fighting disease. Gastric juices destroy curcumin, limiting the amount of antioxidants delivered to the bloodstream. Researchers from Japan have found a technology to boost delivery of antioxidants found in the spice.
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Oct 9th, 2009
Nettle (Urtica dioica) has recently become a popular treatment for allergies based on a small study found in the July issue of the Phytotherapy Research journal. Nettle is an herb commonly found in the damp areas of Europe and North America. The roots, leaves, and seeds are all said to have health benefits. When infused in boiling water, the roots and leaves make tea.
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Oct 5th, 2009
Patients with head and neck cancer who continue to smoke could benefit from curcumin, the ingredient found in the spice turmeric. For the study, scientists pre-treated cancer cells in vitro with curcumin, and then exposed the cells to nicotine, finding that the curry powder spice blocked the cancer activating properties of the cells.
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Oct 3rd, 2009
Women who have been worried about the safety of phytoestrogens like soy, red clover isoflavones, genistein, and others may breathe easier, according to a new meta-analysis of 92 trials. Researchers did not find a link between use of phytoestrogens and risk of heart problems or breast cancer, as some studies have suggested.
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Sep 23rd, 2009
An extract from the herb fenugreek may make people feel full, which can help reduce the amount of food consumed and help with weight loss. The results of this recent study are reported in the journal Phytotherapy Research.
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Aug 27th, 2009
Scientists in Alabama and Iowa are studying kudzu root for fighting metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that can lead to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke. The invasive kudzu vine grows in abundance in the Southeastern United States, and s considered a nuisance. New evidence shows that kudzu could become a beneficial dietary supplement for humans at risk for heart attack, stroke, and a variety of diseases.
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Aug 19th, 2009
Researchers at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston are exploring how ancient Chinese herbs benefit the heart. Ancient Chinese remedies used specifically for heart disease may have artery widening properties that improve blood flow to the heart muscle.
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Jul 29th, 2009
Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, may be an effective treatment for inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD. Researchers at the Steele Children’s Research Center at The University of Arizona report that curcumin reduces the severe inflammation and the associated damage inflicted on the intestinal tract.
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Jul 13th, 2009
A new study shows that women at risk for breast cancer following postmenopausal hormone replacement therapy may find protection from curcumin, found in turmeric root. The results show that curcumin, a popular Asian spice, might be considered as a dietary means to protect from breast cancer for women exposed to estrogen and progestin (synthetic progesterone) used as hormone replacement therapy following menopause.