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Lingzhi body, not just spores, also ups immunity
Tue Aug 05 01:47:19 PDT 2008
CM NEWS - Numerous lingzhi »">lingzhi (??, Ganoderma lucidum) products on the market advertise their immunostimulatory efficacy by how “cracked” the lingzhi spores are. But are cracked spores really that superior over the rest of the mushroom?
In a first comparative study on the...
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Curry offers hope to fight obesity, diabetes
Sun Jun 22 19:26:43 PDT 2008
CM NEWS - Turmeric, an Asian spice found in many curries, has a long history of use in reducing inflammation, healing wounds and relieving pain. And now, it might be able to prevent diabetes, or even obesity.
CM News previously reports that turmeric, a compound derived from curcumins (a substance...
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Cancer-kiling viruses offers new hope
Wed Jun 11 17:47:32 PDT 2008
Ohio State University Medical Centre release ? Viruses genetically designed to kill cancer cells offer a promising strategy for treating incurable brain tumours such as glioblastoma, but the body’s natural defenses often eliminate the viruses before they can eliminate the tumour.
The findin...
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Acupuncture safe for kids: review
Sat Jun 07 02:41:27 PDT 2008
CM NEWS - Acupuncture seems to be safe for children, although its efficacy on some conditions remain uncertain, according to a mega review of 62 studies and meta-analyzes. The risk for adverse events of acupuncture on children is estimated to be 1.55 per 100 cases, leading experts to consider the...
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Red yeast rice promotes bone formation
Sat Jun 07 00:00:07 PDT 2008
CM NEWS - Red yeast rice, rice fermented with a special purple-red mold, has been known for its abilities to lower cholesterol and blood lipid levels. A recent study opens up the possible use of red yeast rice to stimulate bone formation, which might be good news for patients with osteoporosis.
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Serotonin may affect our sense of fairness
Fri Jun 06 15:57:27 PDT 2008
UCLA release - The neurotransmitter serotonin, which acts as a chemical messenger between nerve cells, plays a critical role in regulating emotions such as aggression during social decision-making, new research by scientists at England’s University of Cambridge and UCLA suggests. Their find...
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Acupuncture reduces pain in head and neck cancer patients
Sun Jun 01 03:57:26 PDT 2008
CM NEWS - Acupuncture has been found to significantly reduce pain dysfunction, and dry mouth in head and neck cancer patients after neck dissection.
The study was led by David Pfister, MD, Chief of the Head and Neck Medical Oncology Service, and Barrie Cassileth, PhD, Chief of the Integrative Med...
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Omega-3 heart benefits confirmed; 500mg/day recommended
Mon Mar 10 20:43:24 PDT 2008
CM NEWS - Omega-3 fatty acids from oily fishes or capsules can reduce cardiovascular risk by up to 45%, according to a review of major scientific data. Experts recommend dosage of 500mg a day for healthy persons and 1 g for patients with coronary artery diseases.
Two omega-3 fatty acids that have...
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Typical North American diet is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids
Sun Mar 09 23:30:04 PDT 2008
Child & Family Research Institute release ? New research from the Child & Family Research Institute shows the typical North American diet of eating lots of meat and not much fish is deficient in omega-3 fatty acids and this may pose a risk to infant neurological development.
Omega-3 fatty...
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Tamiflu alert
Sun Mar 09 23:19:34 PDT 2008
The Standard - Worried patients pushing doctors to prescribe the anti-flu drug Tamiflu could be leaving themselves more open to the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus.
Abusing Tamiflu - the ultimate anti- H5N1 weapon - will result in the drug not being effective if there is a bird flu outbreak, three lea...
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