Increased intake of flavonoids, particularly, flavones and flavonols could cut the risk of kidney cancer by 32 and 31 per cent, respectively, says a new study from Italy.
More than 80 per cent of all kidney cancers are accounted for by renal cell carcinoma (RCC). According to the charity Cancer Research UK, kidney cancer is the [...]

Regular, moderate red wine consumption has been linked to decreased risk of various cancers and heart disease. The antioxidant flavonoids in wine are from its red grape origins. Specifically, phytoalexin resveratrol from red grapes has been shown in cell studies to not only bolster immune defense, but also reduce tumor incidence and stall growth of [...]

From January 10 the first update of the USDA Database for the Flavonoid Content of Selected Foods, Release 2 (2006) is available.
For the update, scientists with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) analyzed the flavonoids in nearly 60 representative fruits, nuts and vegetables taken from a nationwide sampling. In addition, data from nearly 100 new scientific [...]

Soya beans, like many vegetables and pulses, contain phytoestrogens – plant oestrogens.
Research has shown that soya consumed in the diet or as isoflavone-containing supplements can reduce cholesterol levels, though not by the amounts achieved with cholesterol lowering drugs, such as statins. Reductions are closer to those achieved with cholesterol lowering spreads, such as Flora pro-activ [...]

For centuries, the benefits of green tea diets have been the subject of many writings and scientific investigations.
For over four thousand years, green tea has become a staple beverage for many Asians because of its countless health and medicinal benefits. It is said that the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung was the first one to have [...]

People who drink wine occasionally may have a lower risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests.
Scientists found people who drank wine weekly or monthly were more than two times less likely to develop dementia.
The lead researcher was Dr Thomas Truelsen, of the Institute of Preventive Medicine at Kommunehospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Dr Truelsensaid: “These [...]

Pomegranates are being touted for their abundance of vitamin C, heart-healthy polyphenols and high levels of flavonoids, antioxidants that also seem to protect against heart disease and cancer.
According to some studies, drinking pomegranate juice can be better for you than red wine, green tea, or cranberry and orange juice.