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Green tea holds potential as treatment for uterine fibroids, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms

In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine reviewed the beneficial properties of green tea in alleviating symptoms of benign gynecological disorders.

21 Mar 2023

How does dietary intervention affect aging?

Aging is a process that includes multiple interwoven mechanisms that interact with lifestyle factors. A new review seeks to encapsulate the available information on the effect of diet on aging at the cellular level in humans.

14 Mar 2023

Newfound mechanism helps the heart to toggle between maintenance and energy-boost mode

Researchers at the Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona have discovered a mechanism involving ribosomes which helps the heart toggle between a 'regular maintenance mode' for day-to-day function and an 'energy-boost mode' which aids recovery for high-demand situations including heart attacks.

7 Mar 2023

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

Researchers summarize existing literature on the effects of consuming nuts on biomarkers of inflammation and oxidative stress.

28 Feb 2023

Researchers propose a pre-assembly strategy for efficient degradation of antibiotics

Recently, a research team led by Prof. KONG Lingtao from Institute of Solid State Research, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of Chinese Academy of Sciences proposed a pre-assembly strategy to anchor single atoms on carbon nitride nanosheets.

9 Feb 2023

Combined glucocorticoid steroids and statin therapy may be safer for the treatment of preterm birth

Potentially life-saving steroids commonly given to preterm babies also increase the risk of long-term cardiovascular problems, but a new study in rats has found that if given in conjunction with statins, their positive effects remain while the potential negative side-effects are 'weeded out'.

2 Feb 2023

Mitochondrial dysfunction and endothelial impairment linked to many cardiovascular diseases

Many cardiovascular diseases, such as atherosclerosis, or 'hardening of the arteries,' correlate to mitochondrial dysfunction and endothelial impairment in the tissues of the heart and blood vessels.

23 Jan 2023

Study shows the modulatory effect of resistance training on the endoplasmic reticulum in older adults

Aging involves a balance between oxidants and antioxidants, low-grade inflammation and a protein response that occurs at the cellular level, which is responsible for many health disorders.

17 Jan 2023

Eating flowers to promote health and prevent disease

Do people eat flowers? Yes, many of them. Experts say that the Greeks, Romans, and French during the Middle Ages and the English during the Victorian era included edible flowers in their cuisine, either as appetizers or to enhance the flavor of the dish.

15 Dec 2022

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

Researchers review the carcinogenic and mutagenic properties of heterocyclic aromatic amines.

25 Nov 2022

The separate and combined associations of coffee and tea consumption with all-cause and cause-specific mortality

Researchers investigated the association between individual and combined coffee and tea consumption and all-cause and cause-specific mortality, such as those due to cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive diseases.

22 Nov 2022

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

A recent study reviews various traditional Korean fermented foods for their various health benefits.

20 Nov 2022

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

Researchers discuss the beneficial role of polyphenolic plant compounds in the Mediterranean diet in the prevention and treatment of COVID-19.

15 Nov 2022

How air pollution affects the central nervous system over time

An article published in the journal Toxics describes how air pollutants adversely impact the human nervous system.

13 Nov 2022

Researchers use AI to predict compounds that could neutralize baldness

Hair loss is undesirable for many men -; and women -; because one's hairstyle is often closely tied to their self-confidence.

31 Oct 2022

Study finds increased antioxidant activity in citrus honey

Citrus honey has an increased abundance of antioxidants in comparison to other standard types of honey, according to a new study by University of the West of Scotland (UWS).

31 Oct 2022

Studies find cardiovascular effects of cigarettes and e-cigarettes to be strikingly similar

Two related studies, one in humans and the other in rats, found that the cardiovascular effects of cigarettes and e-cigarettes are strikingly similar, and these harmful effects on blood vessel function are likely caused by airway irritation due to inhalation of a foreign substance, rather than a specific component of the cigarette smoke or e-cigarette vapor (aerosol), according to new research published today in the American Heart Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis and Vascular Biology.

27 Oct 2022

Free Radicals News and Research

Green tea holds potential as treatment for uterine fibroids, PCOS, and menopausal symptoms

How does dietary intervention affect aging?

Newfound mechanism helps the heart to toggle between maintenance and energy-boost mode

An overview of the anti-inflammatory effects of nuts

Researchers propose a pre-assembly strategy for efficient degradation of antibiotics

Combined glucocorticoid steroids and statin therapy may be safer for the treatment of preterm birth

Mitochondrial dysfunction and endothelial impairment linked to many cardiovascular diseases

Study shows the modulatory effect of resistance training on the endoplasmic reticulum in older adults

Eating flowers to promote health and prevent disease

The production, metabolism, and inhibition of heterocyclic aromatic amines produced from cooking meat

The separate and combined associations of coffee and tea consumption with all-cause and cause-specific mortality

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

Polyphenols in Mediterranean diet may modulate COVID-19 inflammation

How air pollution affects the central nervous system over time

Researchers use AI to predict compounds that could neutralize baldness

Study finds increased antioxidant activity in citrus honey

Studies find cardiovascular effects of cigarettes and e-cigarettes to be strikingly similar

Probiotics and prebiotics can reduce the risk of frailty syndrome among the elderly

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