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First, lollipops against cavities. Now, chewing gum in post-operative care to improve gastric function.
Authors of the paper published in Urology evaluated 102 patients undergoing gastrointestinal surgery and gave half of them 5 pieces of chewing gum per day after their operation. Chewing the gum is thought to stimulate the smooth muscle fibers and secretion from […]
Japanese scientists have discovered a compound found in raspberries that burns fat in a similar way that capsaicin in peppers can.
“While trying to find a substance which has a similar chemical structure to that of capsaicin which is known to burn fat, we discovered raspberry ketone,” said Mariko Hara, a researcher at Kanebo’s basic research […]
Would you drink one glass of olive oil for a chance to live to 120 years old? Apparently, that’s one of Mariam Amash’s secrets to longevity. While applying for a new Israeli identity card, Mariam said she was born 120 years ago. If confirmed, that would make her the oldest person in the Guinness Book […]
Here’s a candy that’s sure to be a hit with kids (and their parents): a lollipop that fights tooth decay! It’s sugar-free, and contains an extract of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) which kills the primary bacteria responsible for tooth decay (Streptococccus mutans).
[Professor Wenyuan Shi] determined that an extract of licorice root (Glycyrrhiza uralensis) is […]
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Aside from being the American Heart Month, apparently, it’s also the American National Grapefruit Month. Fresh grapefruit and grapefruit juice are high in Vitamin C, which acts as antioxidants and boosts the health of your skin, immune system, heart, and has also been linked to reduced cancer risks.
Check out “Skinny Chef” Jenny Iserloh’s heart-healthy grapefruit […]
An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Who hasn’t heard that?
A recently published study indicates, however, that pomegranates may be even better than apples in terms of being a source of antioxidants, particularly for older people.
Increased plasma antioxidant capacity and decreased plasma carbonyl content were demonstrated after daily consumption of pomegranate juice. In comparison, […]
February being the American Heart Month, the b5media Science and Health Channel brings you a variety of heart-related entries.
Check out Liberty’s entry at Healthbolt in particular, which cites a few heart-healthy foods!
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Researchers have identified a compound called maslinic acid present in the leaf and the olive skin wax extracted from alpeorujo (crushed olive pulp), which can prevent colon cancer and regulate apoptosis in carcinogenic processes in mice.
Maslinic acid is a protease inhibitor that, among other features, has the capacity of regulating cell growth. It is useful […]
I received an email from a reader about Dow AgroSciences’ canola and sunflower Omega-9 Oils. I know there’s a lot of controversy enveloping canola oils, but the FDA has authorized canola oil bottlers to indicate health claims on their labels pertaining to canola oil’s role in reducing the risk of coronary heart disease. […]
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