Radioactive Seeds used in Prostate Cancer treatment can migrate with the body
In a shocking disclosure, Dr. Murali Ankem, a resident in Urology at the Robert Wood Johnnson Medical Centre of the University of New Jersey Medical and Dental School, New Brunswick, has said that...
View ArticleCaution: Apricot Seeds May Be Poisonous
The Government's food watchdog warned the public about the poisonous nature of the apricot seeds. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said that the seeds if consumed in larger quantities could be fatal....
View ArticleCaffeinated Sunflower Seeds To Hit The Market
A food company from South Dakota is now infusing roasted sunflower seeds with caffeine and other boosters commonly found in energy drinks, to provide players and other people the extra energy needed...
View ArticleAntioxidant Rich Muscadine Grape Seeds may Help to Reduce Heart Disease
Researchers at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center are conducting first-ever clinical experiments to evaluate the potential cardiovascular health effects of Nature's Pearl Muscadine Grape...
View ArticleMonsanto Tactics To Retain Monopoly In Seeds Denounced
The Monsanto's critics are proving right. It is not just some head-in-the-clouds activists who are denouncing the biotech giant. While the competitors are blaming it for its tactics to retain its...
View ArticleTamarind Seeds To Regrow Damaged Nerves
A new biomaterial derived from tamarind seeds could help regrow damaged nerves in the brain and spinal chord, says an Australian researcher. The work could revolutionise treatment of nerve-based...
View ArticleExperts Say Nuts, Beans and Seeds can Boost Health
Diet consisting of nuts, beans and seeds can provide an ample number of health benefits, say experts. In the February 2012 issue of Food Technology magazine, published by the Institute of Food...
View ArticleChia Seeds Makes a Comeback With Nutritional Value
Chia seeds, the dietary staples of the Maya and Aztecs, are becoming popular in America owing to their omega-3 fatty acids and fibre content. Chia seeds have become popular for their omega-3 fatty...
View ArticleSunflower Seeds may be Used to Develop New Drug Delivery Systems
University of Pennsylvania researchers are looking at new ways of developing drug delivery systems and are considering sunflower seeds to develop biocompatible carriers to transfer drugs to their...
View ArticleMahogany Seeds Could Help Cure Diabetes Naturally
Scientists in West Bengal have claimed that the seeds of the big leaf mahogany tree could help treat diabetes naturally. The seeds are non-toxic and safe natural product being used in folk medicines...
View ArticleResearchers Find Untapped Source of Biofuels in Seeds of Indian Trees
Indian researchers have identified an untapped source of biofuels after finding that seeds from mahua and sal trees may be as good as biodiesel with regards to thermal efficiency but would also...
View ArticleNew Variety of Canary Seeds Ideal for Celiac Disease Patients on Gluten-Free...
Patients suffering from celiac disease will benefit from a new variety of canary seeds that have been bred specifically for human consumption and qualify as a gluten-free cereal. Joyce Irene Boye and...
View ArticleResearch Indicates Seeds of Disease are Sown Before Birth
The risk of developing chronic diseases later on in life may have been increased even before you were born after Harvard researchers found that epigenetic disruptions, linked to chronic disease, are...
View ArticleWant Glowing Skin and Healthy Hair? Use Carrots, Pumpkin Seeds and Pineapple!
Is the chilly weather robbing your skin and hair of their glow and shine? Well, stop worrying and look in your kitchen for carrots, pumpkin seeds and pineapple to enhance your appearance....
View ArticleDate Palm Seeds for Water Treatment
Researchers have made an important progress in using date palm seeds for the treatment of polluted water. Researchers at the College of Engineering of the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) have found...
View ArticleDrug Made from Seeds of Rainforest Plant Shows Potential for Treating Tumors
An experimental drug that makes use of an ingredient derived from the seeds of a rainforest plant found in Australia is showing promise in treating solid tumors in head, neck and colon cancer models,...
View ArticleInclude Seven Seeds in Your Life for a Healthy Living
It's time we understood how healthy and nutritious are seven seeds which we love to eat. Each of these seeds has its own specialty. Some are rich in vitamins, minerals, while some are full of...
View ArticleNew Device Helps Visually Challenged People to See With Their Tongues
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new device that can help blind people process visual images with their tongues. BrainPort V100 manufactured by Wicab in Middleton, Wisconsin, is a...
View ArticleBionic Eye Helps A Partially Sighted British Pensioner To See The World Again
The University of Manchester announced the success of the operation on retired engineer Ray Flynn, thanks to a "bionic eye" -- a device that converts video images from a miniature camera installed in...
View ArticleAthletes Undergoing Training in Alps to See If Altitude can Boost Performance
The effect of altitude in sports has been a hotly debated topic ever since the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, which is 2,250 meters above sea level. However, the literature so far was unfocused...
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