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An enriched extract of the ‘Indian Frankincense’ herb Boswellia serrata has been proven to reduce the symptoms of osteoarthritis. Research published in the journal Arthritis Research and Therapy shows that patients taking the herbal remedy showed significant improvement in as little as seven days.
Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis; it commonly affects weight-bearing [...]

Research from the University of Liverpool has found that hypnosis can slow the effects of dementia, improving quality of life for those living with the condition.
Forensic psychologist, Dr Simon Duff, investigated the effects of hypnosis on people living with dementia and compared the treatment to mainstream health-care methods. He also looked at how hypnosis compared [...]

New study published in The Lancet adds fuel to the growing controversy over the effectiveness of the flu vaccine, especially for seniors.
The study of more than 3,500 Group Health patients age 65 found no link between flu vaccination and risk of pneumonia during three flu seasons.
“This suggests that the flu vaccine doesn’t protect seniors as [...]

Chocolate, soy protein and green tea show health benefits.
Since 1930, research has shown health benefits associated with flavonoids.  Limited research has left a solid understanding of these benefits elusive,   A first of kind study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has opened the door on this important health issue.
Flavonoids are a class of [...]

Campaign to ban the bags gets a boost with the bags to be banned by 2010.
Los Angeles has became the second US city to issue a ban on the use of plastic bags in grocery stores. The city council overcame an intense effort by bag manufacturers and unanimously approved a plastic bag ban.
The ban will [...]

In a long over due, and surprise move, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that residue of the toxic pesticide carbofuran on domestic or imported food will no longer be allowed.
The EPA made the short announcement on July 24.  The announcement release said in part, “Due to considerable risks associated with the pesticide carbofuran in [...]

Once again California takes the lead, look for bans to spread.
Legislation to ban the artery clogging fats was signed on Friday making California the first U.S. state to prohibit restaurants from preparing food with trans fats.
THe ban follows bans in New York City and Philadelphia and is likely to put the pressure on other states [...]

Absence may make the heart grow fonder, but endurance exercise seems to make it younger, according to a study conducted at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Older folks who did endurance exercise training for about a year got metabolically much younger hearts as a reward. By one metabolic measure, women benefited more than [...]

None listed on the product labels.
A study of top-selling laundry products and air fresheners found the products emitted dozens of different chemicals, says University of Washington study
All six products tested gave off at least one chemical regulated as toxic or hazardous under federal laws, but none of those chemicals was listed on the product labels.The [...]

Cancer Experts Issues Cell Phone Warning, Especially for Children
Dr. Ronald B. Herberman, director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, issued an unprecedented warning on the possible link between cell phone use and cancer, in a memo sent nearly 3,000 faculty and staff today. Te warning was especially severe for children. He advised that children [...]