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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.
Important genetic risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

Important genetic risk factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

A vitamin B pill that drastically lowers blood levels of homocysteine could one day be used to prevent dementia

A vitamin B pill that drastically lowers blood levels of homocysteine could one day be used to prevent dementia

Spinach can help prevent cataracts

Spinach can help prevent cataracts

New poll shows one in five Americans may stop using vitamin E, experts concerned

New poll shows one in five Americans may stop using vitamin E, experts concerned

Israeli developed fruit called pomelit, lowers blood cholesterol

Israeli developed fruit called pomelit, lowers blood cholesterol

Low-dose antioxidant supplementation may reduce the risk of cancer among men, but not in women

Low-dose antioxidant supplementation may reduce the risk of cancer among men, but not in women

New findings have implications for chronic use of COX-2 Inhibitors in pre-menopausal women

New findings have implications for chronic use of COX-2 Inhibitors in pre-menopausal women

Eating apples may protect against Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism

Eating apples may protect against Alzheimer's and Parkinsonism

Gene protects against environmental pollutants and pulmonary emphysema

Gene protects against environmental pollutants and pulmonary emphysema

Concord grapes increase good cholesterol

Concord grapes increase good cholesterol

Atorvastatin slows down mental decline and improves depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease

Atorvastatin slows down mental decline and improves depressive symptoms in people with Alzheimer’s disease

Cranberry juice may help prevent gum disease

Cranberry juice may help prevent gum disease

New study to determine whether natural tomato oil may reverse or delay progression of prostate cancer

New study to determine whether natural tomato oil may reverse or delay progression of prostate cancer

New clues about how brain cells are damaged by Alzheimer's disease

New clues about how brain cells are damaged by Alzheimer's disease

Gene found to defend against environmental pollutants and pulmonary emphysema

Gene found to defend against environmental pollutants and pulmonary emphysema

Red wine consumption may protect men against lung cancer

Red wine consumption may protect men against lung cancer

Allopurinol, a common gout drug may also offer some protection against colorectal cancer

Allopurinol, a common gout drug may also offer some protection against colorectal cancer

A single change in a person’s DNA can contribute to a range of life-shortening risk factors

A single change in a person’s DNA can contribute to a range of life-shortening risk factors

Calorie restriction prevents certain aging-related changes in the brain

Calorie restriction prevents certain aging-related changes in the brain

New evidence supports value of fruits and vegetables in reducing breast cancer risk

New evidence supports value of fruits and vegetables in reducing breast cancer risk

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