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Cancer researchers have discovered that certain compounds that are found in fruits such as pomegranates may be effective in suppressing the formation of hormone-influenced breast tumors. The findings, published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research, focused on what are known as ellagitannins, which are phytochemicals that have antioxidant properties.

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What was, in recent past, a growing problem among America’s youth is rapidly transforming into an epidemic — a life altering and threatening one. According to the National Association of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI), 16 percent of the 6–9 year old population is overweight, and for preschool age children, the obesity rate has more than doubled in the last 30 years.

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In addition to be a tasty and nutritious snack that is high in protein, it appears that almonds may also have some important health benefits, as well. A recent study supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has found that regular consumption of almonds may have significant antioxidative qualities.

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Do you love sushi as much as I do? Then you will likely be excited by the news presented this week at the American Association for Cancer Research’s Dead Sea International Conference on Advances in Cancer Research.

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If you’ve made the decision to place a loved one in a hospice, you might be stymied over the options, and the choices involved.

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If you haven’t heard the term before, the expanding obesity epidemic will soon make the phrase “metabolic syndrome” commonplace.

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We already know that fiber is good for your cholesterol levels and may be protective against colon cancer. Now University of Illinois has studied the effect of fiber, particularly soluble fiber, on its ability to strengthen the immune system.

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The term “addict” is sometimes used casually in reference to people who spend a lot of time playing video games, but recent research indicates that video game addiction may be more serious than we think. A study published in the Australian and New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry showed that about 8% of video gamers showed a problematic gaming compulsion that led to negative effects on social and family life, and work and studying.

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If you thought that obesity was mostly related to diet and exercise, you may want to think again. New research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine shows that for people under 40, not getting enough sleep at night can cause larger amounts of fat to accumulate around the organs, a dangerous form of fat accumulation.

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Hibiscus tea is a popular beverage that is consumed the world over, and many commercially available herbal teas contain some hibiscus in varying amounts. However, in addition to being enjoyable, researchers have found that drinking hibiscus tea actually lowered the blood pressure (BP) in pre-hypertensive and mildly hypertensive adults. The findings were the result of a study supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

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