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The Daily Mail reported today that “eating a curry once (or twice) a week could stave off dementia.”

Curcumin may help reduce tumor growth in prostate cancer patients who are receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), according to a new study.

Consuming green tea may reduce the risk for disabilities in old age, according to a new study. Green tea is made from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia.

A recent study supports previous findings that suggest garlic may reduce cholesterol. Garlic is a culinary herb that is widely used for the treatment and prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer.

In a new study, researchers randomly assigned 195 Parkinson's disease patients to participate in tai chi, resistance training or stretching for one hour twice weekly for a total of 24 weeks. Stability, gait, strength, motor functioning and number of falls were among the measured outcome measures.

Flaxseed fiber, consumed as a supplement or drink, may reduce appetite, according to a recent study. Flaxseed and its derivative flaxseed oil/linseed oil are rich sources of the essential fatty acid alpha-linolenic acid, which is a biologic precursor to omega-3 fatty acids such as eicosapentaenoic acid. Although omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with improved cardiovascular outcomes, evidence from human trials is mixed

Consuming chia seeds may reduce blood sugar after eating a meal (postprandial glycemia), according to a study. Salvia hispanica is an annual herbaceous plant of the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Its origin is believed to be in Central America, where the seed (historically called "chian" or "chia") was a staple in the ancient Aztec diet. The seeds of a related plant, Salvia columbariae (also called "golden chia"), were used primarily by Native Americans in the southwestern United States. The roots of another relative, Salvia miltiorrhiza (danshen), are used medicinally in China and other countries

A new study suggests the Chinese herb known as Chang Shan selectively weakens the runaway immune response implicated in many autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and psoriasis. Researchers say the active ingredient in the Chinese herbal remedy, halofuginone (HF), blocks the development of a harmful type of immune cell called Th17 cells without disabling the immune system altogether.

Good dietary advice and supplements can boost nutrition while improving quality of life in malnourished cancer patients, a new study finds. However, the interventions do not appear to affect survival for these patients, according to the findings published in the Feb. 15 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

“Drinking water can help dieters lose at least five per cent of their bodyweight,” the Metro has reported.