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Green Tea May Affect Prostate Cancer Progression
According to results of a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated a significant reduction in serum markers predictive of prostate cancer progression.
According to results of a study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds in green tea demonstrated a significant reduction in serum markers predictive of prostate cancer progression.
Urologist And Allergist Explore Link Between Allergies And Interstitial Cystitis
Allergy testing and treatment may offer a new therapeutic option for many patients with interstitial cystitis (IC). IC is a severely painful bladder condition affecting as many as 8 million women and 1.5 million men in the United States. Patients and the providers who treat them have long noticed a correlation between allergies and IC.
Allergy testing and treatment may offer a new therapeutic option for many patients with interstitial cystitis (IC). IC is a severely painful bladder condition affecting as many as 8 million women and 1.5 million men in the United States. Patients and the providers who treat them have long noticed a correlation between allergies and IC.
Green Tea Slows Down Prostate Cancer Progression Significantly
A study carried out by researchers in the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, USA, found that men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds found in green tea had considerable reduction in serum markers predictive of prostate cancer progression. The study has been published in Cancer Prevention Research, an American Association for Cancer Research journal. James A. Cardelli, Ph.D.
A study carried out by researchers in the Feist-Weiller Cancer Center, LSU Health Sciences Center-Shreveport, USA, found that men with prostate cancer who consumed the active compounds found in green tea had considerable reduction in serum markers predictive of prostate cancer progression. The study has been published in Cancer Prevention Research, an American Association for Cancer Research journal. James A. Cardelli, Ph.D.
New Supplement May Help Slow Sight Loss In Elderly
Queen’s University Belfast academics have helped develop an antioxidant supplement which may slow down sight loss in elderly people. The supplement may help those affected by the leading cause of blindness in the Western World, a five-year research programme has found.
Queen’s University Belfast academics have helped develop an antioxidant supplement which may slow down sight loss in elderly people. The supplement may help those affected by the leading cause of blindness in the Western World, a five-year research programme has found.
AICR And Giant Food Encourage Consumers To Shop For Health, Eat For Life
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is launching a new campaign in partnership with Giant Food. The campaign, called Shop for Health, Eat for Life, will run in all Giant food stores from June 19 to July 2, 2009. Shop for Health, Eat for Life aims to help individuals and families reduce their risk of cancer, encourage a healthy diet and raise funds for cancer research and education.
The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is launching a new campaign in partnership with Giant Food. The campaign, called Shop for Health, Eat for Life, will run in all Giant food stores from June 19 to July 2, 2009. Shop for Health, Eat for Life aims to help individuals and families reduce their risk of cancer, encourage a healthy diet and raise funds for cancer research and education.
Study Highlights Poor Egg Hygiene In UK Restaurants And Takeaways
Poor egg handling practices in restaurants and takeaways could be putting UK consumers at risk, reveals a new report from the Health Protection Agency and LACORS (Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services). Councils across the UK collected hundreds of egg mix samples from restaurants, takeaways, bakeries, cafés and sandwich bars, along with information on hygiene practices. Although the study revealed low levels of Salmonella contamination in egg mix samples (0.
Poor egg handling practices in restaurants and takeaways could be putting UK consumers at risk, reveals a new report from the Health Protection Agency and LACORS (Local Authorities Coordinators of Regulatory Services). Councils across the UK collected hundreds of egg mix samples from restaurants, takeaways, bakeries, cafés and sandwich bars, along with information on hygiene practices. Although the study revealed low levels of Salmonella contamination in egg mix samples (0.
Omega 3 Fatty Acids Appear To Impact AMD Progression
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as tuna and salmon may protect against progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but the benefits appear to depend on the stage of disease and whether certain supplements are taken, report researchers at the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research (LNVR), Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University.
Omega-3 fatty acids found in fatty fish such as tuna and salmon may protect against progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), but the benefits appear to depend on the stage of disease and whether certain supplements are taken, report researchers at the Laboratory for Nutrition and Vision Research (LNVR), Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging (HNRCA) at Tufts University.
New Bisphenol A Study Is Of Very Limited Relevance To Human Health
The following statement can be attributed to Steven G. Hentges, Ph.D. of the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group. Dr. Hentges’ comments are in regard to a study from researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
The following statement can be attributed to Steven G. Hentges, Ph.D. of the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group. Dr. Hentges’ comments are in regard to a study from researchers at North Carolina State University (NCSU) and the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS).
Watchdog May Sue Bayer Over Claim That Vitamin Pill Reduces Prostate Cancer Risk
US consumer watchdog Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has informed Bayer Healthcare that it will sue them and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) if they continue to claim that the selenium in their One A Day vitamin tablet may reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men.
US consumer watchdog Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) has informed Bayer Healthcare that it will sue them and file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) if they continue to claim that the selenium in their One A Day vitamin tablet may reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men.
Editorials And Opinions
A Selection of Opinions and Editorials Fixing Health Care Starts With The Doctors – Washington Post It’s the doctors stupid (Steven Pearlstein, 6/10).
A Selection of Opinions and Editorials Fixing Health Care Starts With The Doctors – Washington Post It’s the doctors stupid (Steven Pearlstein, 6/10).
