A new study conducted at the University of Illinois showed that the compounds in yerba mate tea have the ability to essentially make colon cancer cells self-destruct.
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Yerba Mate Tea Fights Colon Cancer
New Study: Zinc Boosts Brain Power
Researchers publishing in the journal Neuron have identified the crucial role that zinc plays in supporting memory formation and cognitive stability.
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Is Your Toothpaste Putting You at Risk for a Heart Attack?
A new study indicates that fluoride exposure may be a factor in the current epidemic of cardiovascular disease.
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New Study: Frequent Bone Scans Are Unnecessary for Many Women
A new study indicates that if an initial bone scan does not reveal a major problem, many women can wait 15 years before being retested.
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Congress Wants to Limit Your Access to Health Information
Congress wants to limit your access to research — even though your tax dollars paid for it.
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Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Depression in Children
According to a new study, children having low levels of vitamin D show a greater likelihood of suffering from depression.
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Eat Apples and Pears to Cut Your Stroke Risk in Half
Researchers have found that increased consumption of fruits such as apples and pears leads to a dramatic decline in both incidence and death from a stroke.
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Sugary Drinks Raise Blood Pressure
A study in the journal Hypertension shows that sugar raises blood pressure three times more than salt!
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Can a Broken Heart Literally Break Your Heart?
While the emotional pain caused by the death of a loved one may be excruciating, can it literally break your heart by triggering a heart attack?
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Researcher Accused of Falsifying Data on Red Wine’s Health Benefits
Do the allegations of misconduct by a red wine researcher mean the health benefits of red wine are false? Not according to resveratrol experts.
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Green Tea Promotes Healthy Cholesterol Metabolism
New research shows that the green tea extract has a powerful effect on cholesterol metabolism in the human body.
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Uncovering the Genetic Secrets of Supercentenarians
Researchers are beginning to study the genetic make-up of Earth’s oldest humans, supercentenarians.
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Harvard Says Dairy Is Not a Health Food
According to new Harvard research, dairy should not considered to be part of a healthy diet, as claimed by the USDA's 2011 MyPlate guide to healthy eating.
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New Research Reveals How Eating GMO Foods Could Change Our DNA
A fascinating (and disturbing) new study reveals how consuming GMO foods could have unexpected effects on human health.
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Getting More Vitamin D Could Increase Your Life Expectancy
Researchers publishing in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrate that small increases in the sunshine vitamin can add precious years to your life.
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Poor Sleep Linked to Tripled Risk of Fibromyalgia
Scientific research has never directly linked poor sleep to the development of fibromyalgia. Until now.
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Have Scientists Found the “Cure” for Aging In Supplements?
A new study out of the McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario is making scientists question whether aging is something that can be “cured.”
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Research Reveals the Secret to Natural Weight Loss Success
Being overweight is a health risk. But there's no reason to put your health at risk. New research shows natural weight loss is possible!
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Nutrient Trio Blocks Weight Gain and Protects Bones
Scientists draw a solid link between 3 supplements that may lend a helping hand in the life-threatening battle against overweight and obesity.
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The Best and Worst Foods for Brain Health
New research shows that eating a certain type of diet leads to less brain shrinkage and higher scores on mental acuity tests.
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