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Hops compound may prevent prostate cancer

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 08, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The natural compound xanthohumol blocks the effects of the male hormone testosterone, therefore aiding in the prevention of prostate cancer.


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Culprit Compounds That Block Beans' Healthful Iron Probed

Biology / Other

created Sep 25, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Familiar beans like reds, whites and pintos are rich in iron, a nutrient essential for our health. But not all of the little legumes' treasure trove of iron is bioaccessible -- that is, available ...


Research reveals a broccoli boost for arteries

Research reveals a broccoli boost for arteries

Medicine & Health / Research

created Sep 04, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (11) | comments 3

(PhysOrg.com) -- New British Heart Foundation (BHF) research from Imperial College London may have revealed why vegetables are good for the heart. The findings suggest that a chemical found in vegetables such ...


Researchers find new Alzheimer's disease treatment promising

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jul 12, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Researchers at Mount Sinai School of Medicine have found that a compound called NIC5-15, might be a safe and effective treatment to stabilize cognitive performance in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. The ...


Natural compound stops retinopathy

Natural compound stops retinopathy

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jul 02, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (7) | comments 0

Researchers at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center have found a way to use a natural compound to stop one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. The research appears online ...