ACS.org – The first measurements of healthful antioxidant levels in commercial bottled tea beverages has concluded that health-conscious consumers may not be getting what they pay for: healthful doses of those antioxidants, or “poylphenols,” that may ward off a range of diseases. Scientists reported at the 240th National Meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS) [...]

ACS.org – Twenty million medical scans and treatments are done each year that require radioactive isotopes and scientists today described a global shortage of these life-saving materials that could jeopardize patient care and drive-up health care costs. They spoke at a symposium at one of the opening sessions of the 240th National Meeting of the [...]

Berkeley.edu – Children who were exposed to common, organophosphate pesticides while still in their mother’s womb were more likely to develop attention-deficit disorders years later, according to a new study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. The study raises the public health issue of whether organic produce might be a better choice for [...]

UMich.edu – While breakdowns in brain connections that lead to slowed physical response times as we age are probably unavoidable, according to a new study, aerobic exercise likely helps to counteract this age-related cognitive decline. This slower reactivity is associated with an age-related breakdown in the corpus callosum, a part of the brain that acts [...]

Yoga may be superior to other forms of exercise in its positive effect on mood and anxiety, according to researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM). The findings, which appear on-line at Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, is the first to demonstrate an association between yoga postures, increased GABA levels and decreased anxiety. [...]

More green leafy vegetables can significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, finds research published today. This follows on the heels of another study showing diabetes-related benefits from whole grain brown rice. The authors, led by Patrice Carter at the University of Leicester, say there is a need for further investigation into the [...]