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Youthful Gains with Grape Juice
Grape juice significantly improved short-term memory and some neuro-motor skills such as coordination and balance in preliminary research on animals, presented last month.Green Tea Fights HIV
The main active agent in green tea, Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), prevents the first step in HIV infection and could one day be used as a new anti-HIV drug. EGCG is the most abundant catechin in green tea and thought to be responsible for the numerous health benefits attributed to the beverage, including prevention of cancer and cardiovascular disease.GLA Supplement Reduces Dry Eye
An eye health supplement containing gamma linolenic acid (GLA) has been shown to increase lactoferrin production, helping to reduce dry eye, reports its Nevada-based manufacturer ScienceBased Health.Keeping Fido Away Doesn't Prevent Allergies
Avoiding pets doesn't prevent allergies in children, as widely believed and may even help prevent developing them, researchers say.Red Wine To Soothe Lung Disease
The antioxidant chemical quells inflammation in tissue taken from sufferers of a severe and incurable lung diseaseFish, Omega-3 Lowers Alzheimer Risk
A new study showed that people who consumed at least one serving of fish a week dramatically reduced their risk of Alzheimer’s disease, compared to those who rarely or never ate fish. Dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids had a similar risk-lowering effect.Zicam Cold Remedy Marketers Sued
Dennis and Debra Christensen of Almena, Michigan have filed suit against the marketers of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Gel, a homeopathic product claimed to "reduce the severity and duration of common cold symptoms even when treatment is started as late as the second day after onset of illness." The suit alleges that Dennis Christenson sustained permanent loss of his sense of smell following a single application of the product.Antler Extract Boosts Athletic Performance
A recent study has found that velvet antler extract - used for over 2000 years in China, Russia and Korea - could enhance athletic performance.Maitake Extract Boosts Immunity
The proprietary mushroom extract MaitakeGold 404 is a highly active immunomodulator even in very low doses, reports its US-based marketer The Tradeworks Group, following new tests on the product.DHEA Linked to Atherosclerosis
The Journal of the American College of Cardiology has published the results of a laboratory study which found that dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a sex hormone precursor marketed as an "anti-aging" dietary supplement, may promote the formation of fatty plaques in arteries.Calcium Could Prevent Childhood obesity
Children should be strongly encouraged to regularly include calcium-rich foods and drinks in their diets, report US researchers, after a new study confirms the negative association between the mineral and body fat.Benefit of Wine Minus The Alcohol
A dietary supplement that preserves a powerful antioxidant found in red wine in a capsule may be able to provide the healthy properties of wine without the alcohol or calories. The new supplement, called Longevinex, provides 15 milligrams of resveratrol in an airtight capsule, and is the first to provide stabilized resveratrol.Plant extract for stress-free supplements
Vermont-based NutraGenesis has introduced a patented bioactive extract of the Indian herb Withania somnifera, which it claims acts to reduce the body's response to stress.Research Boosts Case for Probiotics
Mounting scientific evidence for the therapeutic use of probiotics suggests that these products should be incorporated into conventional medical practices.Supplement Outperforms Arthritis Medication
Univestin, a natural polyphenol supplement, that uses a proprietary blend of botanicals to block two very important physiological pathways targeted by pharmaceuticals, has provided significant pain relief to arthritis patients in a clinical trial, and even outperformed a prescription medicationBuckwheat shows potential in diabetes fight
Researchers in Canada have found new evidence that buckwheat, a grain used in making pancakes, may be beneficial in the management of diabetes. The grain was found to significantly lower blood glucose levels in rats.Research Boosts Case for Probiotics
Mounting scientific evidence for the therapeutic use of probiotics suggests that these products should be incorporated into conventional medical practices.Multivitamin Cuts HIV Mortality
A randomised trial suggests that multiple micronutrient supplementation could show a clinical benefit - a reduction in deaths - for the 40 million people infected with HIV worldwide.Herbal Medicine Gets Its Due
Researchers at Queen's University in Canada have been awarded USD 8 million to study the efficacy and safety of the plant extract, quercetin, saw palmetto, and the bark of African pygeum tree. Alternative herbal therapies, which people have been using for more than 4,000 years, complementary therapies, and radically novel treatments must be evaluated by traditional clinical scientists, to determine their true effectiveness and safety, said a researcher.Herbal Creams On Steroids
So-called "natural" creams for eczema marketed in the United Kingdom have been found to contain potent steroid drugs not disclosed on the product labels.
