Tapping Into Curry's Health Benefits
Health - November 13, 2009
Curcumin capsules might boost body's ability to absorb potent antioxidant
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Fruit Even Healthier Than Thought: Study
Health - September 4, 2009
Apples, peaches, nectarines packed with 'extractable' disease-fighting polyphenols, research finds
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Antioxidants Abound in Cereals, Popcorn, Whole-Grain Snacks
Health - August 18, 2009
Study finds these foods contain high levels of polyphenols
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Antioxidants Pose No Melanoma Threat
Health - August 17, 2009
Despite earlier study, new report finds no risk from common vitamin and mineral supplements
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No Firm Evidence Green Tea Helps Prevent Cancer
Health - July 21, 2009
Researchers have not uncovered conclusive findings, review shows
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Fruits and Veggies May Improve Sperm Quality
Health - June 16, 2009
Whether antioxidants from supplements would help, too, is unclear, expert says
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Being Treated for Cancer? Skip the Antioxidant Supplements
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - June 8, 2009
The jury's still out on whether antioxidants interfere with treatment, so doctors advise holding off.
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Antioxidants Blunt Exercise Benefit, Study Shows
Health - May 11, 2009
Vitamins C, E block creation of free radicals that promote insulin sensitivity, researchers say
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Compound in Berries May Lessen Sun Damage
Health - April 21, 2009
Study in mice finds ellagic acid, also in nuts, limits wrinkling
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Low Vitamin E, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk
Health - April 16, 2009
But British team says findings don't prove cause and effect
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Fitness Buzz: Antioxidants on Labels, Aerobics, and More
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Katherine Hobson
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On Fitness - April 3, 2009
An NYU professor questions food labels, U.S. soft drink habits are revealed, and aerobics turns 40.
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Antioxidant-Rich Foods Lose Nutritional Luster Over Time
Health - April 2, 2009
Studies found levels of good compounds dropped after 6 months
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Garlic Yields Up Its Health Secret
Health - February 10, 2009
It's the same compound that gives it that distinct smell, scientists say
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Grape Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab
Health - December 31, 2008
Finding might lead to new treatment for blood cancers, researchers say
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Vitamins and Supplements: Do They Work?
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Katherine Hobson
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Health - December 9, 2008
The picture is mixed, but thumbs up for vitamin D and fish oil.
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Purple Tomato Extended Lives of Cancer-Prone Mice
Health - October 26, 2008
Snapdragon flower pigments produced color, antioxidants in genetically modified fruit
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Aspirin Doesn't Prevent First Heart Attack, Stroke
Health - October 17, 2008
Study contradicts current recommendations; expert suggests change
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Too Much Sun, Too Few Antioxidants Spell Eye Trouble
Health - October 14, 2008
The combination contributes to age-related macular degeneration, study finds
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Broccoli Compound May Help COPD Patients
Health - September 12, 2008
Sulphoraphane boosts lungs' antioxidant activity, researchers explain
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Intense Heat May Boost Tomato Antioxidant
Health - August 22, 2008
Fat added to lycopene molecules appears to increase disease-fighting power, study says
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Finding Out How Flavonoids Protect the Heart
Health - July 10, 2008
Meta-analysis shows specific cardiovascular effects of chocolate, soy protein, green tea
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Unhealthy Meals Dull Older Diabetics' Memory
Health - June 26, 2008
Antioxidant vitamins counter cognitive decline, but experts say eating healthy is better
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Coffee Beans May Be Newest Stress-Buster
Health - June 13, 2008
Just inhaling the aroma activated anxiety-relieving genes, rat research shows
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Fruits, Vegetables, Teas May Cut Smokers' Cancer Risk
Health - June 5, 2008
Flavonoids in these foods may also counteract damage tobacco does to DNA, study suggests
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Type of Tomato Product Determines Power Against Prostate Cancer
Health - May 29, 2008
Compound produced during drying works with lycopene to protect against malignancies, study suggests
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