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Chili Pepper Component Relieves Pain

Posted: Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Contrary to standard reactions of heat or discomfort, a team of researchers has found direct evidence that chili peppers may have anti-pain properties. Specifically it was found that capsaicin, a particular component found in chili peppers, helps reduce pain by binding to the lipid PIP2.

Omega-3 Helps Protect The Liver and Increase Insulin Tolerance in Obese

Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Omega-3 fatty acids help protect the liver against obesity related damage, primarily caused by insulin resistance. The recent study further supports past research that suggests omega-3 fatty acids should become more prominent in general daily diets, but especially for obese individuals.

Warnings About Popular Energy Drinks

Posted: Sunday, February 08, 2009

Energy drinks, such as Red Bull, have been increasing in popularity in recent years, especially amongst young individuals. The popularity extends across professional, athletic, and social environments, and has led recent study author Dr. Stéphanie Côté to state that "energy drinks are the coffee of a new generation."

Vitamin K Combats Insulin Resistance in Elderly Men

Posted: Friday, November 28, 2008

A recent study has demonstrated that vitamin K slows the progression of insulin resistance in elderly men, but has little effect on elderly women.

Garlic Compound Effective in Treating Diabetes?

Posted: Thursday, November 20, 2008

A new non-invasive diabetes drug treatment based on a chemical compound found in garlic has proven effective in treating diabetic mice. The same drug had been previously effective through injection, but this new approach might make it much more attractive as an alternative diabetic treatment.

Low Potassium Levels Linked to High Blood Pressure

Posted: Sunday, November 09, 2008

Low potassium levels often translate to high blood pressure, according to recent research. This correlation was found to be most pronounced in African-Americans.

Risks and Rewards of Vitamin E

Posted: Friday, October 31, 2008

Vitamin E has become a symbol of high benefits and high consequences within the medical community. Research has established that vitamin E can potentially prevent blood clots and heart disease, but that too much enhances bleeding by preventing essential blood clotting. Recent research has aimed to understand why this happens, and to establish the ideal amount of vitamin E to consume in order to maximize benefit and minimize these dangerous risks.

Cherries Reduce Body Fat, Might Prevent Heart Disease

Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2008

Tart cherries might start to play a role in heart disease prevention, based on recent research further supporting their abilities. Consuming tart cherries was observed to reduce body fat, one of the leading risk factors for heart disease.

Green Tea a Type 1 Diabetes Combatant

Posted: Saturday, October 25, 2008

A common antioxidant found in green tea might delay or prevent the onset of type 1 diabetes. The finding was an unexpected bi-product of a study focusing on Sjogren's syndrome, a condition associated with mouth and eye dryness due to damaged moisture glands.

Red Wine Antioxidant Found In Cocoa

Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2008

The compound resveratrol, often associated with benefits associated with drinking red wine, has recently been confirmed to be present in cocoa and dark chocolate. This finding could affirm that dark chocolate has similar health benefits to red wine.