Curcumin, the main bioactive compound in turmeric (Curcuma longa), can be utilized in the prevention and treatment of stomach cancer, according to a team of scientists from the Federal University of Sao Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Federal University of Para (UFPA) in Brazil. Published in the journal Epigenomics, their findings underscored the cellular mechanisms behind curcumin’s beneficial effects against stomach cancer, … Continue reading Curcumin found to have protective effects against stomach cancer
Music Shown to Facilitate the Development of Neurons in the Brain
Music, the universal language of mood, emotion and desire, connects with us through a wide variety of neural systems. Researchers have discovered evidence that music stimulates specific regions of the brain responsible for memory, language and motor control. They have located specific areas of mental activity linked to the emotional responses elicited by music. Now … Continue reading Music Shown to Facilitate the Development of Neurons in the Brain
Researchers find that using vitamin C correctly in high doses kills cancer cells
One of the greatest controversies in oncology may have been resolved: Researchers may have discovered the reason that research into the effectiveness of high-dose vitamin C as a cancer treatment has been so mixed. When taken orally, massive quantities of vitamin C are either broken down or excreted unused by the body. In contrast, intravenous administration of … Continue reading Researchers find that using vitamin C correctly in high doses kills cancer cells
Research: Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and carotenoids
The second half of the 20th century was not kind to eggs. The 1950s in particular were a time when eggs were demonized due to their high fat content, which pioneering nutritionists -- notably Ancel Keys, developer of the notorious "lipid hypothesis" -- believed would raise cholesterol and contribute toward coronary heart disease. Today, however, … Continue reading Research: Eggs are a great source of protein, minerals and carotenoids
