Flavonoids are a class of polyphenols, or natural chemicals, that can be found in plants. They fulfill many roles. As
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Lifestyle counseling program may reduce risk of certain cancers
A 5-year healthy lifestyle counseling program for adult men was linked with a reduced risk of developing cancers related to
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This ‘natural antioxidant’ may protect heart health
This pigment has a yellowish tint, which causes the yellow tinge of the skin in jaundice. It is a natural
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Erectile dysfunction drugs and flu vaccine may work together to help immune system fight cancer after surgery
A new study suggests that a common treatment for erectile dysfunction combined with the flu vaccine may be able to
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Early exposure to BPA alters cardiac rhythm and may influence adverse cardiovascular outcomes
More than 8 million pounds of bisphenol A (BPA) is produced each year and reaches 90 percent of the population
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Move it and use it: Exergaming may help those at risk of Alzheimer’s or related dementias
Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), often a precursor to Alzheimer’s, showed significant improvement with certain complex thinking and
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For older adults, a better diet may prevent brain shrinkage
People who eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruit, nuts and fish may have bigger brains, according to a study
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Study identifies receptor that may be targeted to repair the heart after heart attack, cardiac arrest
Studies have shown that a simple treatment called lipid emulsion therapy—fatty acids administered intravenously—can heal damage to the heart after
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Virtual avatar-to-avatar interviews may improve eyewitness testimony
Immersive virtual environments—where officials interview eyewitnesses using digital representations, or avatars, instead of interacting in person—may increase the accuracy and
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Recreational ancestry DNA testing may reveal more than consumers bargained for
Aggressive marketing techniques and the popularization of “gifting” recreational ancestry tests has led more consumers than ever to the world
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