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Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals (unstable molecules made by the process of oxidation during normal metabolism). Free radicals may play a part in cancer, heart disease, stroke, and other diseases of aging. Antioxidants include beta-carotene, lycopene, vitamins A, C, and E, and other natural and manufactured substances.

First World Congress on Ergothioneine to be held in Los Angeles, California in July 2011

OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. is proud to announce that it has initiated active planning for the First World Congress on Ergothioneine, to be held in Los Angeles, California in July 2011 (the specific date will be announced at a later date).

26 Aug 2010

CreAgri receives patent for Hydroxytyrosol for skin damage by UV exposure

CreAgri, Inc. announced today that the company has received a Patent by the Australian Patent Office, Patent Number 2003249719, which covers the protective effects provided by Hydroxytyrosol against skin damage caused by UV exposure.

26 Aug 2010

Naringenin from grape fruits initiates increased fatty acid oxidation, inhibits vLDL production

Naringenin, an antioxidant derived from the bitter flavor of grapefruits and other citrus fruits, may cause the liver to break down fat while increasing insulin sensitivity, a process that naturally occurs during long periods of fasting.

26 Aug 2010

Berries can prevent age related brain degeneration: Study

According to a new study, berries like strawberries, blueberries and acai berries help to recycle toxic proteins that are linked to age-related memory loss and other mental decline.

25 Aug 2010

OXIS International to introduce new ergothioneine-based products for joint health and healthy aging

OXIS INTERNATIONAL, INC. is proud to announce that it will introduce the benefits of Ergothioneine to the consumer market in September 2010 via breakthrough products for joint health and healthy aging. The first products, ErgoFlex® and ErgoPlex®, will initially be marketed via a direct mail offering being developed in partnership with Creative Direct Marketing Group, the leading service provider in the direct mail sector of the direct to consumer channel.

25 Aug 2010

Water soluble extract of cinnamon reduces diabetes and heart disease risk

A study led by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) chemist Richard Anderson suggests that a water soluble extract of cinnamon, which contains antioxidative compounds, could help reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.

25 Aug 2010

Berries help aging brain stay healthy

Scientists today reported the first evidence that eating blueberries, strawberries, and acai berries may help the aging brain stay healthy in a crucial but previously unrecognized way. Their study, presented at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS), concluded that berries, and possibly walnuts, activate the brain's natural "housekeeper" mechanism, which cleans up and recycles toxic proteins linked to age-related memory loss and other mental decline.

24 Aug 2010

Scientists discover new ways to boost antioxidant levels in potatoes

Scientists today reported discovery of two simple, inexpensive ways of boosting the amounts of healthful antioxidant substances in potatoes. One involves giving spuds an electric shock. The other involves zapping them with ultrasound, high frequency sound waves.

23 Aug 2010

Bottled tea contains less antioxidants, high sugar content

The first measurements of healthful antioxidant levels in commercial bottled tea beverages has concluded that health-conscious consumers may not be getting what they pay for: healthful doses of those antioxidants, or "poylphenols," that may ward off a range of diseases.

23 Aug 2010

Intake of green leafy vegetables reduces risk of developing type 2 diabetes

Eating more green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds research published today on bmj.com.

20 Aug 2010

New ways to tackle diabetes

According to a new analysis from UK, a diet rich in green leafy vegetables may reduce the risk of developing diabetes. The inference was drawn from six studies which looked into fruit and vegetable intake and found that only food including spinach and cabbage was found to have a significant positive effect. The findings were published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ).

19 Aug 2010

Montana State University offers new biomedical technologies for prevention, treatment of viral infections

Researchers at Montana State University have developed six new biomedical technologies that could have applications for treating antibiotic resistant infections, fungal infections and viral infections; boosting humans' innate immunity and improving scientists' ability to study such compounds. The technologies are available for licensing to interested companies and entrepreneurs.

19 Aug 2010

Intellect Neurosciences locks database of OXIGON Phase 1b clinical trial for Alzheimer's disease

Intellect Neurosciences, Inc. a biopharmaceutical company with an internal preclinical and clinical-stage pipeline and licenses with major pharmaceutical companies covering products in late-stage clinical trials, announced that it has locked the database of the Company's Phase 1b clinical trial for its lead Alzheimer's candidate, OXIGON™ (OX1).

18 Aug 2010

Diets rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids can help protect people from skin cancer: Study

We all want that summer glow that comes from a day at the beach, but taking in the rays can have long-term implications for our health. Now Dr. Niva Shapira of Tel Aviv University's School of Health Professions suggests a way to make fun in the sun safer ― and it's all in our food.

17 Aug 2010

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals second quarter 2010 net loss increases to $0.10 per share

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today financial results for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The Company reported a net loss of $4,623,000, or $0.10 per share, compared to a net loss of $426,000, or $0.01 per share, for the three months ended June 30, 2009. The third quarter 2010 results include a non-cash financing and change in valuation charge of $3,856,000. Loss from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were $750,000 compared to $445,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2009.

16 Aug 2010

Aeolus completes $1.0M financing to initiate human clinical studies of AEOL 10150 for cancer

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced today that it has completed a $1.0 million financing with two existing institutional shareholders, both of which are affiliates of Xmark Opportunity Partners, LLC.

13 Aug 2010

Cyanotech first-quarter fiscal 2011 revenues decrease to $3.86 million

Cyanotech Corporation, a world leader in microalgae-based, high-value nutrition and health products, today announced financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2011, ended June 30, 2010.

13 Aug 2010

Analysis finds no evidence that inclusion of retinyl palmitate in sunscreens can cause cancer

Despite previous concerns about the cancer-causing potential of sunscreens containing retinyl palmitate (vitamin A), an independent analysis published online in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology determined that there is no evidence that the inclusion of retinyl palmitate in sunscreens can cause cancer in humans.

10 Aug 2010

Intellect Neurosciences receives Notice of Allowance for new OXIGON patent in Canada

Intellect Neurosciences, Inc announced that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the Canadian Patent and Trademark Office for a new patent related to OX1 (OXIGON™), the Company's clinical-stage drug candidate that has disease-modifying potential for Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative disorders. OX1 is an orally-administered, brain-penetrating, naturally-occurring, copper-binding small molecule targeting multiple mechanisms that contribute significantly to the underlying pathology of Alzheimer's disease.

9 Aug 2010

New research on use of medicine, diet to prevent UV-induced skin cancer

In most cases, non-melanoma skin cancers are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet radiation - the invisible rays from the sun that can burn the skin. To reduce the risk of skin cancer, dermatologists encourage the public to Be Sun Smart, including limiting sun exposure and using broad-spectrum sunscreens.

6 Aug 2010

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First World Congress on Ergothioneine to be held in Los Angeles, California in July 2011

CreAgri receives patent for Hydroxytyrosol for skin damage by UV exposure

Naringenin from grape fruits initiates increased fatty acid oxidation, inhibits vLDL production

Berries can prevent age related brain degeneration: Study

OXIS International to introduce new ergothioneine-based products for joint health and healthy aging

Water soluble extract of cinnamon reduces diabetes and heart disease risk

Berries help aging brain stay healthy

Scientists discover new ways to boost antioxidant levels in potatoes

Bottled tea contains less antioxidants, high sugar content

Intake of green leafy vegetables reduces risk of developing type 2 diabetes

New ways to tackle diabetes

Montana State University offers new biomedical technologies for prevention, treatment of viral infections

Intellect Neurosciences locks database of OXIGON Phase 1b clinical trial for Alzheimer's disease

Diets rich in antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids can help protect people from skin cancer: Study

Aeolus Pharmaceuticals second quarter 2010 net loss increases to $0.10 per share

Aeolus completes $1.0M financing to initiate human clinical studies of AEOL 10150 for cancer

Cyanotech first-quarter fiscal 2011 revenues decrease to $3.86 million

Analysis finds no evidence that inclusion of retinyl palmitate in sunscreens can cause cancer

Intellect Neurosciences receives Notice of Allowance for new OXIGON patent in Canada

New research on use of medicine, diet to prevent UV-induced skin cancer

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