Propeller.com Stories submitted by SenorCoconut

Artichoke Leaf Extract Lowers Cholesterol

SenorCoconut — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 05:27:45 EDT

Researchers at the University of Reading have found that an over-the-counter Artichoke Leaf Extract (ALE) from the globe artichoke plant can lower cholesterol in otherwise healthy individuals with moderately raised levels.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: artichoke leaf cholesterol

Rare Plants And Endangered Species Such As Tigers At Risk From Traditional Medicine

SenorCoconut — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:39:46 EDT

Two reports from TRAFFIC, the world's largest wildlife trade monitoring network, on traditional medicine systems in Cambodia and Vietnam suggest that illegal wildlife trade...

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: traditional medicine illegal wildlife trade

Breast Cancer: How Tumor Cells Break Free And Form Metastases

SenorCoconut — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:21:54 EDT

When tumor cells acquire the capacity to move around and invade other tissues, there is a risk of metastases and cancer treatment becomes more difficult.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: breast cancer

Treating Gout Naturally

SenorCoconut — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 15:16:52 EDT

It has been proven in a number of scientific tests, that 500mg taken daily of Vitamin C can significantly reduce uric acid levels, and therefore reduce the onset of gout.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: gout natural remedies vitamin c cherries devils claw celery gout diet olive leaf

Resveratrol, Found In Red Wine, Wards Off Effects Of Age On Heart, Bones, Eyes And Muscle

SenorCoconut — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:22:40 EDT

Scientists have found that the compound resveratrol -- found in red wine and grape skin -- slows age-related deterioration and functional decline of mice on a standard diet, but does not increase longevity when started at middle age.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: red wine resveratrol longevity

Health Benefits of Avocados

SenorCoconut — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:08:32 EDT

Avocado oil strengthens the skin by stimulating collagen, thereby reducing wrinkles and improving skin texture. Avocados are also rich in vitamin E, a free radical scavenger that will assist in slowing the aging process.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health benefits avocados cholesterol skin health nutrition diet

Benefits Of Green Tea In Reducing An Important Risk Factor For Heart Disease

SenorCoconut — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:44:45 EDT

More evidence for the beneficial effect of green tea on risk factors for heart disease has emerged in a new study.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: green tea heart disease

Study shows how broccoli fights cancer

SenorCoconut — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 11:25:26 EDT

Just a few more portions of broccoli each week may protect men from prostate cancer, British researchers reported on Wednesday.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: broccoli cancer

Laser treatment could help kill superbugs

SenorCoconut — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:59:35 EDT

A laser treatment that wipes out drug-resistant bacterial infections may one day help doctors tackle the growing problem of superbugs, British researchers said on Tuesday.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: laser treatment superbugs

WHO urges countries to adopt smoking bans

SenorCoconut — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:26:09 EDT

Smoking bans are an effective way of preventing heart disease, getting cigarette users to quit and protecting children from second-hand smoke, a World Health Organization (WHO) report issued on Monday said.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: smoking bans

Accidental fungus leads to promising cancer drug

SenorCoconut — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:18:17 EDT

A drug developed using nanotechnology and a fungus that contaminated a lab experiment may be broadly effective against a range of cancers, U.S. researchers reported on Sunday.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: fungus cancer drug

Plums and Prunes

SenorCoconut — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 16:35:56 EDT

Several studies have demonstrated that dried plums, or prunes, which contain high amounts of polyphenols, can restore bone mass and structure.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health benefits plums and prunes nutrition bone health cholesterol laxative

Portable Device Effective In Zapping Away Migraine Pain

SenorCoconut — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:46:55 EDT

A novel electronic device designed to "zap" away migraine pain before it starts has proven to be the next form of relief for those suffering from the debilitating disease, according to a study conducted at The Ohio State University Medical Center.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: migraine alternative therapy

Thyme, A Natural Anti Bacterial

SenorCoconut — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:20:45 EDT

Thymol, the major component of thyme oil, has the ability to interfere with the formation of Candida.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: health benefits thyme nutrition herbs bronchitis anti fungal anti bacterial natural mosquito repellent

Is Hoodia a Safe and Effective Supplement?

SenorCoconut — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:45:32 EDT

After 15 days Hoodia Gordonii group had reduced their calorie intake by 1000 calories a day, despite taking no exercise and not being on a diet.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: hoodia gordonii herbal supplement appetite suppressant

Corn Can Help Protect Eyesight

SenorCoconut — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 11:58:35 EDT

Yellow corn is rich in the carotenoid lutein, a phytochemical with antioxidant properties that can lower the risk of age related vision loss.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: corn nutrition health lutein antioxidants eyesight dietary fiber thiamine cancer Alzheimers disease

Sex trade thrives in Afghanistan

SenorCoconut — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:56:45 EDT

Afghanistan is one of the world's most conservative countries, yet its sex trade appears to be thriving.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: afghanistan sex trade

The Marvelous Mango

SenorCoconut — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:54:19 EDT

Preliminary studies have found lupeol from mangoes and other fruit to be effective in reducing the risk of stone formation.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: mango nutrition health lupeol kidney stones cancer giardia digestive enzymes

Warning over dangers posed by creation of 'artificial life'

SenorCoconut — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 05:01:45 EDT

AN EMERGING field of science which is being used to create artificial life is at risk of damaging the ecosystem and being abused by terrorists, according to a new report.

Channel: Science Tags: artificial life ecosystem terrorism

Treasure in the Andes: Chavin de Huantar, Peru

SenorCoconut — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 04:46:31 EDT

ChavÃ;Ân de Huantar is an archaeological site in Peru, and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a an 11 minute clip produced in 2007 by the Global Heritage Fund.

Channel: Science Tags: peru incas chavin archeology video ruins UNESCO

The Garbanzo or Chickpea

SenorCoconut — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:06:16 EDT

Pulses such as chickpeas are an important source of macro nutrients, containing almost twice the amount of protein compared to cereal grains.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: chickpeas garbanzos nutrition health protein cholesterol diet diabetes heart disease molybdenum folic acid glycemic index

Canada deploying cardboard cops to nab speeders

SenorCoconut — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:51:10 EDT

Police in westernmost Canada are deploying life-size cardboard replicas of traffic cops pointing a radar gun at oncoming traffic to try to reduce speeding and road fatalities, authorities said.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: traffic cops radar cardboard replicas

Possible New Approach To Purifying Drinking Water, Thanks To Genetic Tool

SenorCoconut — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:40:27 EDT

A genetic tool used by medical researchers may also be used in a novel approach to remove harmful microbes and viruses from drinking water.

Channel: Science Tags: water RNA interference experiment

Mugabe's brutality to force election victory is revealed

SenorCoconut — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 12:22:28 EDT

The Zimbabwean army and police have been accused of setting up torture camps and organising "re-education meetings" involving unspeakable cruelty where voters are beaten and mutilated in the hope of achieving victory for President Robert Mugabe in the second round of the presidential election.

Channel: Do No Evil Tags: zimbabwe mugabe human rights

No Sour Grapes Here

SenorCoconut — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:45:27 EDT

A study conducted in Spain involving 32 participants concluded that regular ingestion of concentrated red grape juice reduces plasma concentrations of oxidized LDL cholesterol.

Channel: Health & Fitness Tags: grapes nutrition resveratrol cholesterol Alzheimers disease Japanese knotweed wine piceid