Papaya Could Be a Cancer Fighter

University of Florida researcher Dr. Nam Dang and Japanese colleagues report that the papaya extract, slows the growth of cancer cells in the laboratory and appears to affect the regulation of the body’s immune system and doesn’t cause side effects by harming normal cells.

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Medicines Pose Greater Threat to Kids Than Chemicals

Most parents these days are mindful of obvious poisoning risks to their children. They lock up household cleaners and keep chemicals and pesticides well out of the reach of youngsters. But health experts believe the most prevalent poisoning threat in a person’s household isn’t under the sink or in the garage — but in the [...]

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Many Patients Say ‘No’ to Chocolate As Medicine

Study found people preferred pills to the antioxidant-rich sweet to lower blood pressure http://consumer.healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=642049

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A Tipple a Day Keeps Obesity at Bay: Study

WASHINGTON (AFP) – Women who drink a couple of glasses of red wine, beer or spirits a day are better at keeping the pounds off than women who do not drink at all, according to a study published Monday.

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Coffee Cuts Liver Scarring in Hepatitis C

Other sources of caffeine don’t have same effect, study shows. FRIDAY, Jan. 8 (HealthDay News) — Caffeine in coffee reduces the severity of liver fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus, a new study has found.

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Vitamin E may slow Alzheimer’s disease

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – An analysis of “real-world” clinical data indicates that vitamin E, and drugs that reduce generalized inflammation, may slow the decline of mental and physical abilities in people with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) over the long term.

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What To Do with Your Unused Pharmaceuticals (Find a Take-back Locations)

Thinking about cleaning out your medicine cabinet?  If you’re willing to do a little bit of homework, you can learn how to responsibly get rid of expired or unwanted pills, capsules, and other prescription drugs.  Even getting your neighborhood pharmacy to adopt a very inexpensive Green Pharmacy Tool Kit can make a huge difference in [...]

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Sunlight, Vitamin D May Cut Kids’ Diabetes Risk

Adequate sun exposure and vitamin D levels may play an important role in helping to prevent type 1 diabetes in children, a new study suggests. According to Dr. Lani Simpson, a Teleosis Institute member (teleosis.org) 10 minutes a day, around noon time of sun exposure may be all you need.

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Good Night Sleep by Turning Your Cell Phones Off

Led by a Wayne State University professor, the study found that radiation from cell phones delayed the onset of sleep and shortened deeper stages of sleep, which can hinder the body’s ability to repair itself and possibly lead to long-term health problems.The study also showed radiation from cell phones caused headaches.

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Spinach Soup with Parmesan Cream Recipe

This recipe serves: 6 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 large onion, chopped salt to taste freshly ground black pepper pinch ground nutmeg 2 small Russet potatoes 1 bay leaf 1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley about 1 quart low-sodium chicken broth or [...]

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