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Green Tea is a substance that is being studied in the prevention of cancer. It is made from decaffeinated green tea, and contains chemicals called catechins, which are antioxidants. Also called Polyphenon E.

Drinking green tea may benefit people with food allergies

Research findings suggest gut microbes can effect allergic immune responses. Tasuku Ogita who has recently joined Shinshu University is an expert on teas and their effects on gut bacteria.

8 Apr 2020

Combination of green tea extract and exercise mitigates fatty liver disease in mice

The combination of green tea extract and exercise reduced the severity of obesity-related fatty liver disease by 75% in mice fed a high-fat diet, according to Penn State researchers, whose recent study may point to a potential health strategy for people.

16 Feb 2020

Japanese researchers identify genetic variations related to specific dietary habits

Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences in Japan and colleagues at Osaka University have found genetic variations in humans related to specific dietary habits.

29 Jan 2020

Tea drinkers live longer new study shows

Green tea, native to China and India, has gained immense popularity for its health benefits. Now, there are more reasons to drink green tea, as scientists found consuming tea at least three times a week could help reduce the risk of premature death, living a longer and healthier life.

10 Jan 2020

Drinking tea thrice a week is linked with longer, healthier life

Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC).

9 Jan 2020

Antioxidant in green tea plant could be key to fighting tuberculosis

An antioxidant found in the green tea plant could become key to tackling tuberculosis one day, a team of international scientists led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has found.

17 Dec 2019

Nutraceuticals could help prevent diabetes

Diabetes mellitus is among the fastest-growing conditions in the world, and in Australia, a new case is diagnosed every 5 minutes. Many people with this illness are now taking diet supplements in an attempt to prevent this condition.

17 Nov 2019

Mount Sinai launches new mobile precision wellness iPhone app

Have you ever wondered whether your double latte really helps you function better in that early-morning meeting? Or if melatonin truly gives you better sleep at night? Now there's a way to find out, thanks to a new mobile precision wellness iPhone app developed at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

4 Nov 2019

Diet a significant factor in acne outbreaks, finds pioneering new study

An unhealthy diet, a high level of stress, and extreme skincare routines were the most significant factors related to acne breakouts.

14 Oct 2019

Green tea compound shows promise in tackling antibiotic resistance

Green tea has gained immense popularity across the globe, mainly because of its health benefits. Green tea extract has been used for many purposes – for weight loss, improved brain function, enhanced metabolism, and lower risk of some types of cancer, among others.

24 Sep 2019

Natural antioxidant in green tea can help eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered that a natural antioxidant commonly found in green tea can help eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

23 Sep 2019

Tea improves brain circuits, structure and memory

A recent study showed that people who drink tea regularly have brains which function better and also show a greater degree of organization. This could strengthen the case for drinking tea to help prevent dementia. The study is important because, unlike most others which look only at tests of mental ability, it also examined structural brain changes with tea drinking.

16 Sep 2019

Habitual tea drinking improves brain health, study shows

A recent study led by researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) revealed that regular tea drinkers have better organized brain regions – and this is associated with healthy cognitive function – compared to non-tea drinkers.

12 Sep 2019

Drinking Matcha tea may reduce anxious behavior, research shows

Many different countries have a tea culture, and Japanese Matcha tea is growing in popularity around the world. In Japan, Matcha has a long history of being used for various medicinal purposes. It has been suspected to have various beneficial effects to health, but relatively little scientific evidence supported that claim.

9 Jul 2019

Study: Phenols in cocoa bean shells have powerful effects on fat and immune cells in mice

Scientists may have discovered more reasons to love chocolate. A new study by researchers at the University of Illinois suggests that three of the phenolic compounds in cocoa bean shells have powerful effects on the fat and immune cells in mice, potentially reversing the chronic inflammation and insulin resistance associated with obesity.

21 Jun 2019

McMaster researchers map toxic protein associated with Alzheimer's

A team of researchers from McMaster University has mapped at atomic resolution a toxic protein linked to Alzheimer's disease, allowing them to better understand what is happening deep within the brain during the earliest stages of the disease.

20 Jun 2019

New drug-delivery system senses high oxidant levels, responds to body chemistry and environment

Oxidants found within living organisms are byproducts of metabolism and are essential to wound-healing and immunity.

17 Apr 2019

Canadian maple syrup can be used as energy source during endurance exercise

Canadian maple syrup provides a pure energy source for endurance athletes and can help fight inflammation, according to new research published today.

3 Apr 2019

Green tea lowers obesity, health risks in mice

Green tea cuts obesity and a number of inflammatory biomarkers linked with poor health in a new study.

14 Mar 2019

Avocado seed extract could be potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds

An extract from the seeds of avocados exhibited anti-inflammatory properties in a laboratory study, according to Penn State researchers, and it represents a potential source for novel anti-inflammatory compounds that could be developed as a functional food ingredient or pharmaceuticals.

13 Mar 2019