East Rutherford, NJ—A paper published in the Journal of Medicinal Foods provides evidence that Maitake D-Fraction, a proprietary extract of the Maitake mushroom developed by Mushroom Wisdom, Inc., induces apoptosis in human breast cancer cells. Researchers from Portugal and Argentina examined the protein-bound polysaccharide extract’s direct anti-tumor potential, having...
Vancouver, Canada—A new small-animal study indicates that a low-carb, high-protein diet may impede tumor growth. During this study, Gerald Krystal of British Columbia Cancer Research Centre and his team implanted human and mice tumor cells in mice and gave them one of two diets: a Western diet consisting of 55%...
Mercer County, NJ—Everyone is aware of the benefits of getting a restful night’s sleep. Now, a new study suggests that sleepy teens are more prone to crave carbohydrates.Stated the study’s lead investigator, Mahmood Siddique, director of Sleep and Wellness Medical Associates at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, “This is one...
Bordeaux, Dijon and Montpellier, France—Well-known in the kitchen as a light and tasty way to liven up food, olive oil also has been said to offer protective effects against many potentially dangerous cardiovascular risks like high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes and high cholesterol. New research suggests consuming olive oil may...
Columbia, MO—A recently published article in Obesity shows that eating a high-protein breakfast decreases hunger and increases one’s feeling of fullness. Clinicians chose teens that skip breakfast to participate in this study. During the three-week study, participants either continuously skipped breakfast, ate a 500-calorie breakfast or consumed a higher protein...
Tallahassee, FL—Tart or sweet, green or red, apples are enjoyed by millions across the globe. Now, a USDA-funded study has highlighted the heart health benefits of consuming apples. The findings were presented at Experimental Biology 2011. Bahram H. Arjmandi, Ph.D., R.D., at The Florida State University says apples offer key...
Berkeley, CA—Researchers at University of California’s Berkeley School of Public Health believe that prenatal exposure to organophosphate (OP) pesticides is linked to lower intelligence scores in children. This study is one of three papers on the topic and recently was published in Environmental Health Perspectives. The other studies yielded similar...
Buffalo, NY; Atlanta, GA—According to a study published in the Archives of Ophthalmology, those with higher levels of vitamin D in their blood may have a decreased risk for developing early age-related macular degeneration (AMD), an eye disease that could lead to blindness. Amy E. Millen, Ph.D., of the...
Philadelphia, PA—Statistics show that about 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. A woman’s genetic makeup along with long-term exposure to estrogen are believed to elevate her risk for the disease. However, Jose Russo and his team at Fox Chase Cancer Center, based here, believe omega-3 fatty acids...
Hershey, PA—A recent study conducted at the Hershey Center for Health and Nutrition found that there are more antioxidants and flavanoids in cocoa powder and dark chocolate than in powders derived from superfruits such as açaí, blueberries, cranberries and pomegranates. The materials used in the study were commercially available...
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