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Combination of green tea and DAPH-12 chemicals may help prevent brain disorders

Scientists at Boston Biomedical Research Institute (BBRI) and the University of Pennsylvania have found that combining two chemicals, one of which is the green tea component EGCG, can prevent and destroy a variety of protein structures known as amyloids. Amyloids are the primary culprits in fatal brain disorders such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's, and Parkinson's diseases.

4 Dec 2009

Anti-Aging Institute of California offers 'Don't Pause' to get rid of menopause symptoms

Menopause - it's an unavoidable part of aging as a woman, and brings with it a host of uncomfortable symptoms that negatively impact quality of life. Hot flashes, poor sleep, mood swings, weight gain, night sweats and lethargy are just some of the life-altering symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.

30 Nov 2009

Bobby Moore Fund launches 'Project South Africa' to raise critical funds for bowel cancer research

The Bobby Moore Fund for Cancer Research UK is offering up to 40 participants a travel experience with a difference to the beautiful Republic of South Africa, just months before the country hosts the World Cup.

27 Nov 2009

Foods rich in antioxidant substances could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) researchers have confirmed that a diet rich in polyphenols and polyunsaturated fatty acids, patented as an LMN diet, helps boost the production of the brain's stem cells -neurogenesis- and strengthens their differentiation in different types of neuron cells.

23 Nov 2009

University of Michigan scientists discover how SEVI works

Since the discovery in 2007 that a component of human semen called SEVI boosts infectivity of the virus that causes AIDS, researchers have been trying to learn more about SEVI and how it works, in hopes of thwarting its infection-promoting activity.

20 Nov 2009

New study sheds light on potassium pore dynamics and serves as an important foundation for research

The December 2009 issue of the Journal of General Physiology (JGP) contains a paper by Christopher Ahern (The University of British Columbia, Vancouver) and colleagues that explores pore mutation effects in Shaker and other K+ channels using in vivo nonsense suppression technology. The study will be published online November 16 (www.jgp.org).

19 Nov 2009

Findings suggest athletes abuse non-approved therapeutic compounds for performance enhancing effects

Researchers from the German Sport University Cologne in Germany found that non-steroidal and tissue-selective anabolic agents such as Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators (SARMs) are being sold on the black market for their performance enhancing qualities.

19 Nov 2009

Green tea prevents the development of hepatic fibrosis in rat model of DMN-induced liver fibrosis

Several studies have shown that lipid peroxidation stimulates collagen production in fibroblasts and hepatic stellate cells (HSC), and plays an important role in the development of liver fibrosis. Hepatoprotective effects of green tea against carbon tetrachloride, cholestasis and alcohol induced liver fibrosis were reported in many studies. However, the hepatoprotective effect of green tea in dimethylnitrosamine (DMN)-induced models has not been studied.

18 Nov 2009

UT physicians treat Iraqi girl with myasthenia gravis

Plagued by a growing weakness that left her unable to walk, talk and even take a normal breath, 11-year-old Iraqi Aram Ali was a shell of the bright little girl she used to be.

16 Nov 2009

$1.2 million federal grant to University of Illinois for botanical dietary supplements research

The University of Illinois at Chicago has received a two-year, $1.2 million federal grant to develop a new method to identify the contents of botanical dietary supplements and how they work.

13 Nov 2009

Last-minute tactic by members to AAA to introduce an emergency resolution rescinding the AMA's support of HR 3962

Members of the AMA are trying a last-minute tactic to introduce an emergency resolution rescinding the AMA's support of HR 3962.

9 Nov 2009

Tea party steeps on Capitol Hill

The Washington Post reports: "Newly emboldened after Republican victories in Tuesday's elections, 'tea party' protesters and other demonstrators from across the country converged on the Capitol's West Lawn to wave flags, ring cowbells and deliver a blunt message to lawmakers: 'Kill this bill!'"

6 Nov 2009

First Edition: October 6, 2009

Today's headlines highlight activity on different fronts -- with House Democrats scrambling to hold together fragile support for tomorrow's health bill vote while Republican lawmakers and other health reform opponents intensify their attack.

6 Nov 2009

Tea's healthy image keeps its market growing even in recession

If the recession has proven anything, it's that American consumers are willing to pay a premium for healthy products. Due to its compelling image as an innovative yet accessible beverage that is good tasting, good for you, and budget friendly, tea has remained profitable, with 2% annual gains in 2008 and 2009, according to "Tea and Ready-to-Drink (RTD) Tea in the U.S.: Retail, Foodservice and Consumer Trends," by leading market research publisher Packaged Facts.

6 Nov 2009

Thousands protest health bill at Capitol

"Chanting 'Kill the bill,' thousands of conservatives rallied at the Capitol on Thursday against the Democrats' health care overhaul plan, labeling it a government takeover of the nation's medical system," The Associated Press reports.

5 Nov 2009

Evidence continues to grow about green tea's cancer prevention properties

Although scientists are reluctant to officially endorse green tea as a cancer prevention method, evidence continues to grow about its protective effects, including results of a new study published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, which suggests some reduction in oral cancer.

5 Nov 2009

Green tea holds hope for prevention of oral cancer

Green tea extract has shown promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer in patients with a pre-malignant condition known as oral leukoplakia, according to researchers at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center.

5 Nov 2009

Green tea extract shows promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer, reveal researchers

5 Nov 2009

Sexual relationships were significantly affected after a stroke, says study

Dr Assumpta Ryan and Hilary Thompson recently published findings from a study involving 16 married stroke survivors - nine males and seven females - aged between 33 and 78.

3 Nov 2009

LifeSource Water Systems delivers clean water to the entire house without using salts or magnets

Over the years Ed Begley, Jr. has earned a reputation for taking his environmentalism to comic extremes, but when it comes to water filtration, the actor is all business. In his new book, "Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living" (released August 25), Ed devotes an entire chapter to water usage and explains why he chose a LifeSource whole-house water filter for his environmentally green home.

30 Oct 2009

Tea News and Research

Combination of green tea and DAPH-12 chemicals may help prevent brain disorders

Anti-Aging Institute of California offers 'Don't Pause' to get rid of menopause symptoms

Bobby Moore Fund launches 'Project South Africa' to raise critical funds for bowel cancer research

Foods rich in antioxidant substances could delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease

University of Michigan scientists discover how SEVI works

New study sheds light on potassium pore dynamics and serves as an important foundation for research

Findings suggest athletes abuse non-approved therapeutic compounds for performance enhancing effects

Green tea prevents the development of hepatic fibrosis in rat model of DMN-induced liver fibrosis

UT physicians treat Iraqi girl with myasthenia gravis

$1.2 million federal grant to University of Illinois for botanical dietary supplements research

Last-minute tactic by members to AAA to introduce an emergency resolution rescinding the AMA's support of HR 3962

Tea party steeps on Capitol Hill

First Edition: October 6, 2009

Tea's healthy image keeps its market growing even in recession

Thousands protest health bill at Capitol

Evidence continues to grow about green tea's cancer prevention properties

Green tea holds hope for prevention of oral cancer

Green tea extract shows promise as cancer prevention agent for oral cancer, reveal researchers

Sexual relationships were significantly affected after a stroke, says study

LifeSource Water Systems delivers clean water to the entire house without using salts or magnets

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