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Researchers evaluate potential of stem cells, therapeutic agents in neurodegenerative diseases

As the brain has limited capability for self-repair or regeneration, stem cells may represent the best therapeutic approach for counteracting damage to or degeneration of brain tissue caused by injury, aging, or disease.

24 Oct 2017

Clinical trial tests frankincense as potential breast, colon cancer treatment

Cancer surgeon and researcher Nancy DeMore is leading a clinical trial using frankincense to try to treat breast and colon cancer at the Medical University of South Carolina. The study was inspired by a research specialist in DeMore's lab.

11 Oct 2017

High-definition eye scan could reveal crucial warning signs of Alzheimer's disease

Cedars-Sinai neuroscience investigators have found that Alzheimer's disease affects the retina – the back of the eye – similarly to the way it affects the brain.

17 Aug 2017

Natural ways to support a healthy liver

Summer is here and with it comes the potential for fun, frolics and a little more alcohol than usual. Whether it’s festival beers, holiday cocktails or a few too many Pimms’ at the family BBQ, with increased alcohol consumption comes an increased workload for your liver.

From BetterYou Ltd 16 Aug 2017

Pairing curcumin with turmeric essential oils offers better protection from ulcerative colitis, study finds

Curcumin has been studied widely and hailed for its anti-inflammatory properties, but a new study by researchers at Baylor Scott & White Research Institute shows other compounds in turmeric – the popular spice it's derived from – hold additional health benefits.

28 Apr 2017

Topical curcumin gel improves healing of burns and scalds

What is the effect of Topical Curcumin Gel for treating burns and scalds? In a recent research paper, published in the open access journal BioDiscovery, Dr. Madalene Heng, Clinical Professor of Dermatology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, stresses that use of topical curcumin gel for treating skin problems, like burns and scalds, is very different, and appears to work more effectively, when compared to taking curcumin tablets by mouth for other conditions.

14 Mar 2017

Curcumin not likely to have therapeutic benefit, report reveals

Curcumin, a compound in turmeric, continues to be hailed as a natural treatment for a wide range of health conditions, including cancer and Alzheimer's disease

12 Jan 2017

Ethosomes may be effective carrier system for transdermal delivery

Ethosomes are ethanolic nanovesicles that possess abundant amount of ethanol in its core which provides fluidity to the lipid bilayers and thus by this effect, improves the delivery of molecules into the deep skin layers.

7 Oct 2016

Combination of two plant compounds holds promise in treating colon cancer

The combination of two plant compounds that have medicinal properties - curcumin and silymarin - holds promise in treating colon cancer, according Saint Louis University research published in the June 23 issue of the Journal of Cancer.

22 Jul 2016

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic inflammation

A new study by the University of Liverpool's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease has identified food stuffs that can help prevent chronic inflammation that contributes to many leading causes of death.

17 May 2016

Tackling superbugs with antibiotic resistance breakers: an interview with Professor Colin Garner, Chief Executive, Antibiotic Research UK

Superbugs – or to give them their correct name, antibiotic resistant bacteria – arise on repeated exposure to antibiotics. In any population of bacteria there will be a few that are antibiotic resistant (approximately 1 in 100 million bacteria). If these bacteria are allowed to grow and multiply, an antibiotic resistant infection results.

13 Apr 2016

Real maple syrup shows promise in protecting brain health

As part of a two-day symposium at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, a group of international scientists shared promising results of 24 studies exploring the beneficial effects of natural products on the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Alzheimer's disease.

14 Mar 2016

International task force aims to develop new approach to cancer prevention and treatment

Advancements in precision medicine have led to many new targeted cancer therapies for cancer patients. These treatments focus on using agents that target one or two genes that contribute to tumor development. The approach tends to be more effective against cancer cells and less toxic toward normal cells than standard chemotherapeutic regimens.

19 Nov 2015

NYU's Jin Kim Montclare develops dual-delivery system to potentially treat multi-drug resistant cancer cells

The National Science Foundation recently funded research aimed at developing an engineered protein-lipid system that simultaneously delivers genes and drugs for the potential treatment of multi-drug resistant cancer cells. The dual-delivery system could also apply to diabetes and other conditions requiring a variety of therapeutic approaches.

11 Sep 2015

Food ingredient formulators use different ways to enhance absorption, bioavailability of curcumin, turmeric

Few natural products have demonstrated the range of protective and therapeutic promise as have turmeric and its principal bioactive components, the curcuminoids.

13 Aug 2015

Bibby Scientific sponsors Biomedical Science special prize at Staffordshire University’s GradEx event

Bibby Scientific joined local industry representatives at Staffordshire University’s GradEx 2015 event for final year students on May 15th, and was proud to sponsor the Biomedical Science special prize, which was awarded to Stephen Foster.

22 May 2015

Healthy Delights launches five new products in GNC stores nationwide

Healthy Delights®, the leaders in confectionary nutritional products, is proud to launch five new products in GNC stores nationwide: Probiotic Chocolate Bites, Probiotic Greek Yogurt Bites, Turmeric Curcumin Chews, Magnesium Chews, and Cranberry Chews.

18 May 2015

BCM-95 Curcumin improves chemotherapy's effectiveness in killing chemoresistant cancer cells

Cancer cell resistance to chemotherapy is a major cause of death in patients with colorectal cancer. In a first-of-its-kind study, BCM-95 Curcumin was found to improve chemotherapy's effectiveness in killing chemoresistant cells via a mechanism not previously identified.

19 Mar 2015

41% of the British population unaware of the role of diet in cancer development

Surprising new statistics reveal that 41% of the British population are oblivious to the role that diet plays in the development of cancer - and even those with a family history of the disease are failing to consume potentially "cancer-preventing" compounds in their daily diet.

6 Feb 2015

ProfBiotics develops evidence-based health supplements to enhance health, wellbeing

A new range of vitamins and food supplements developed to enhance the health of specific organs has been launched in the UK.

28 Jan 2015

Curcumin News and Research

Latest Curcumin News and Research

Researchers evaluate potential of stem cells, therapeutic agents in neurodegenerative diseases

Clinical trial tests frankincense as potential breast, colon cancer treatment

High-definition eye scan could reveal crucial warning signs of Alzheimer's disease

Natural ways to support a healthy liver

Pairing curcumin with turmeric essential oils offers better protection from ulcerative colitis, study finds

Topical curcumin gel improves healing of burns and scalds

Curcumin not likely to have therapeutic benefit, report reveals

Ethosomes may be effective carrier system for transdermal delivery

Combination of two plant compounds holds promise in treating colon cancer

Diets rich in fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic inflammation

Tackling superbugs with antibiotic resistance breakers: an interview with Professor Colin Garner, Chief Executive, Antibiotic Research UK

Real maple syrup shows promise in protecting brain health

International task force aims to develop new approach to cancer prevention and treatment

NYU's Jin Kim Montclare develops dual-delivery system to potentially treat multi-drug resistant cancer cells

Food ingredient formulators use different ways to enhance absorption, bioavailability of curcumin, turmeric

Bibby Scientific sponsors Biomedical Science special prize at Staffordshire University’s GradEx event

Healthy Delights launches five new products in GNC stores nationwide

BCM-95 Curcumin improves chemotherapy's effectiveness in killing chemoresistant cancer cells

41% of the British population unaware of the role of diet in cancer development

ProfBiotics develops evidence-based health supplements to enhance health, wellbeing

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