Researchers have taken a first snapshot of how a class of highly reactive molecules inflicts cellular damage as part of aging, heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease and Alzheimer’s disease to name a few. According to a study published in the journal Cell, researchers have discovered a tool that can monitor related damage and [...]

The UEA has led an international review of studies on flavonoids. The study found eating chocolate or cocoa reduced blood pressure and increased blood flow.
They also found acute intake of black tea increased blood pressure, but green tea significantly reduced bad cholesterol.
Dr Lee Hooper from the school of medicine, health policy and practice the University [...]

While addressing the health benefits of mushrooms at the Institute of Food Technologists Annual Meeting and Food Expo in New Orleans, several scientists pointed out that Mushrooms contain antioxidants, selenium, riboflavin, and other substances that protect the immune system and fight cancer.
Dr Lana Zivanovic, a researcher in the Department of Food Science and Technology at [...]