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... , of 314 words 1434. *- June 6, 2006 SECOND TIME AROUND, AS OWNERSHIP
GROUP AGAIN TRIES TO TAKE GNC PUBLIC, THE VITAMIN RETAILER IS ON MORE
SOLID FOOTING THIS TIME It may not be the best timing, given the stock
market's steep slide of recent weeks. But the private investment group
that bought Pittsburgh's vitamin retail chain General Nutrition Centers
almost three years ago is hoping to cash in by trying -- for the second
time -- to take GNC public.No date or share price has been set for the
proposed initial public offering, which Apollo Management hopes will
raise as much as $400 million. Apollo bought the company for $750... , of
890 words 1434. Free Lance-Star, The (Fredericksburg, VA) - January 9,
2005 vitamin E best from food, low-dose supplements VITAMIN E is one of
the most popular supplements around, and with recent news that high doses
can be harmful, many people are asking about vitamin E again. For years,
vitamin E had been touted as an antioxidant that could help prevent heart
disease. Recent larger scientific studies, however, showed that it didn't
help significantly. And in November, the American Heart Association
warned that taking high doses of vitamin E, 400 to 800 International
Units daily, actually increased the... , of 1145 words 1434. Bradenton
Herald, The (FL) - June 19, 2004 VITAMIN KNOW-HOW: SUPPLEMENTS AID
NUTRITION Vitamins are an important supplement for nutrition and
wellness. But sometimes they are overlooked or forgotten in today's busy
world. According to nutritionists and local dietitians, a daily vitamin
should be considered as part of your hectic schedule. Pam Mathis, a
registered dietitian with offices in west Bradenton and Lakewood Ranch,
uses vitamins in her practice and supports their use."No one eats
perfectly," Mathis said.... , of 1742 words 1434. Knight-Ridder/Tribune
Business News - June 17, 2003 Deep Discounts on Vitamins Spur Growth for
Boynton Beach, Fla., Firm Jun. 17 Boynton Beach-based vitacost.com Inc.,
which sells vitamins and supplements at deeply discounted prices, has
grown rapidly in the past two years as many online competitors
disappeared from the Web and consumer demand for health-related products
began to rise throughout the industry. Despite the pressures of handling
increased orders, hiring more workers and moving into a larger
headquarters, company executives stress that customer satisfaction
remains the key to success.... , of 1015 words 1434.
Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News - June 11, 2003 Vitamin Maker NBTY
Acquires Boca Raton, Fla.-Based Rexall Sundown Jun. 11 Confirming months
of speculation on Wall Street, vitamin maker NBTY Inc. said Tuesday it
had acquired Boca Raton-based Rexall Sundown Inc. for $250 million in
cash less than one-seventh of the $1.8 billion that seller Royal Numico
NV paid for the firm just three years ago. Investors apparently liked the
bargain-basement deal, sending Bohemia, N.Y.-based NBTY shares soaring 18
percent. They closed at $20.42, up $3.11, on more than five times the
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1435. Los Angeles Times - February 8, 1990 Vitamin Overdose a Concern A
surprising number of Americans--particularly children--are using
nutritional supplements, some at dangerously high dosage levels,
according to a recent federal survey.Researchers from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration and the National Center for Health Statistics
reported that as many as 36% of those adults surveyed take some kind of
over-the-counter vitamin, mineral or fluoride compound.Women were the
most likely supplement users and 41% of those females queried in the
study... , of 979 words 1435. THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE - October 10,
1988 Vitamin-IQ Link Has Parents Pushing Pills In England, a BBC report
on the study set off a near stampede to pharmacies for vitamin pills.
Sales soared. The premise: A vitamin-and-mineral supplement can raise a
child's IQ. True? Well, maybe yes, maybe no. The study published in the
British medical journal Lancet found that supplemented children performed
better on "nonverbal" intelligence tests - tasks such as matching colored
blocks to a preset pattern.It's a plausible theory. Though... , of 472
words 1435. Newsday (Melville, NY) - November 6, 1985 Using Vitamins to
Sell Soda As a regional and relatively small soft-drink company in the
land of the cola giants, Squirt Co. of Holland, Mich., tries to keep up
with the competition through innovation rather than marketing muscle. And
with its newest product, a multi-vitamin-enriched diet soda, Squirt
believes it has stolen a step on the rest of the industry. The new Diet
Squirt Plus, introduced last Friday in Michigan, contains water-soluble
vitamins - five of the B complex and Vitamin C. Company officials view
the... , of 489 words 1435. THE SEATTLE TIMES - October 31, 1985 VITAMIN
LINKED TO LIVER DAMAGE IN INFANT DEATHS CHICAGO _ A wave of sudden deaths
which killed at least 38 premature infants in the United States after
they were given a form of vitamin E was due to liver damage, researchers
reported today. The deaths, and 40 other cases of serious illness, have
been linked to an intravenous vitamin E solution, called E-Ferol,
distributed by O'Neal, Jones and Feldman Pharmaceuticals of St. Louis.The
company recalled the solution on April 9, 1984, after the deaths and
injuries came to... , of 293 words 1434. Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business
News - June 9, 2006 Vitamin plant to be demolished Jun. 9 The
250,000-square-foot Yamanouchi Consumer LLC vitamin manufacturing plant
in Norman will come tumbling down in 2007 literally. The company
announced plans Thursday to demolish the building next year after
third-party manufacturing contracts expire."We still have certain
contractual obligations that we have to make, but those obligations will
be terminating in 2007, and at that time, we will no longer have a labor
force," spokesman Paul Sweeney said.

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1435. Los Angeles Times - February 8, 1990 Vitamin Overdose a Concern A
surprising number of Americans--particularly children--are using
nutritional supplements, some at dangerously high dosage levels,
according to a recent federal survey.Researchers from the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration and the National Center for Health Statistics
reported that as many as 36% of those adults surveyed take some kind of
over-the-counter vitamin, mineral or fluoride compound.Women were the
most likely supplement users and 41% of those females queried in the
study... , of 979 words 1435. THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE - October 10,
1988 Vitamin-IQ Link Has Parents Pushing Pills In England, a BBC report
on the study set off a near stampede to pharmacies for vitamin pills.
Sales soared. The premise: A vitamin-and-mineral supplement can raise a
child's IQ. True? Well, maybe yes, maybe no. The study published in the
British medical journal Lancet found that supplemented children performed
better on "nonverbal" intelligence tests - tasks such as matching colored
blocks to a preset pattern.It's a plausible theory. Though... , of 472
words 1435. Newsday (Melville, NY) - November 6, 1985 Using Vitamins to
Sell Soda As a regional and relatively small soft-drink company in the
land of the cola giants, Squirt Co. of Holland, Mich., tries to keep up
with the competition through innovation rather than marketing muscle. And
with its newest product, a multi-vitamin-enriched diet soda, Squirt
believes it has stolen a step on the rest of the industry. The new Diet
Squirt Plus, introduced last Friday in Michigan, contains water-soluble
vitamins - five of the B complex and Vitamin C. Company officials view
the... , of 489 words 1435. THE SEATTLE TIMES - October 31, 1985 VITAMIN
LINKED TO LIVER DAMAGE IN INFANT DEATHS CHICAGO _ A wave of sudden deaths
which killed at least 38 premature infants in the United States after
they were given a form of vitamin E was due to liver damage, researchers
reported today. The deaths, and 40 other cases of serious illness, have
been linked to an intravenous vitamin E solution, called E-Ferol,
distributed by O'Neal, Jones and Feldman Pharmaceuticals of St. Louis.The
company recalled the solution on April 9, 1984, after the deaths and
injuries came to... , of 293 words 1434. Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business
News - June 9, 2006 Vitamin plant to be demolished Jun. 9 The
250,000-square-foot Yamanouchi Consumer LLC vitamin manufacturing plant
in Norman will come tumbling down in 2007 literally. The company
announced plans Thursday to demolish the building next year after
third-party manufacturing contracts expire."We still have certain
contractual obligations that we have to make, but those obligations will
be terminating in 2007, and at that time, we will no longer have a labor
force," spokesman Paul Sweeney said.

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"We were always health foods, even before health foods were popular,"
said Linni Mae "Jerri" Polson. Jerri has cut... , of 325 words 1435. *-
June 15, 1993 FDA ASKS VITAMIN MAKERS FOR PROOF DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS MUST
BACK UP LABELS WASHINGTON -- The government plans to issue rules today to
force the makers of dietary supplements -- vitamins, minerals and other
components taken by tens of millions of health-conscious Americans -- to
prove claims made on the labels.The people who make the products are
furious."The dietary supplement industry as we now know it would no
longer exist," said Gerald Kessler, president of Nature's Plus, a
supplement company.The Food and Drug... , of 656 words 1435. THE SEATTLE
TIMES - October 3, 1992 SUBPOENAS PULLED IN FDA-RAID CASE U.S. GRAND JURY
INVESTIGATES VITAMIN DOCTOR Several people who work closely with
vitamin-doctor Jonathan Wright were expected to take the stand as a
federal grand jury convened yesterday, but their subpoenas to testify
were withdrawn at the last minute Roger Olsen showed up anyway."I'd just
as soon be in there (testifying) right now," said Olsen, a technician at
Meridian Valley Medical Laboratory. "I've got nothing to hide. I guess I
really don't understand how... , of 517 words 1435. Newsday (Melville,
NY) - September 21, 1992 Vitamin Mega-Claims The Department of Consumer
Affairs has charged four vitamin manufacturers with falsely claiming that
their products can inhibit the HIV virus, revitalize hair, boost brain
functions and enhance male strength or virility, officials announced
yesterday. The out-of-state companies were charged with deceptive trade
practices and face possible fines of as much as $500 per violation. "If
these company claims were true, we'd be witnessing miracles," Consumer
Affairs... , of 113 words 1435. *- May 15, 1992 LINUS PAULING, FAN OF
VITAMIN C, DISCLOSES HE HAD PROSTATE CANCER For a quarter century,
two-time Nobel laureate Linus Pauling has taken megadoses of vitamin C
and a lot of flak from skeptics while trying to stave off the deadly C --
cancer.Time and disease finally caught up with him in his 10th decade, he
said Wednesday, revealing that prostate cancer was discovered five months
ago. But at 91, he says he's recovering.`Practically all old men are
found to be developing cancer of the prostate sooner or later,' a... , of
332 words 1435. Newsday (Melville, NY) - April 13, 1991 Family Clinic
Fluoride in Vitamins for Children Q. I recently had my first child and
when the time came to start her on vitamins, I opted for a vitamin
without fluoride. I have heard the pros of fluoride use, but I have also
heard frightening cons, such as that fluoride is a suspected carcinogen.
Apparently, there were fluoride studies conducted on lab animals and the
results were that the animals got cancer. And, what about the fluoride
toothpaste cancer scare about a year ago? Also, in large amounts,
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1435. The Tampa Tribune - March 26, 1996 Study says vitamin E cuts heart
attacks 75% ORLANDO -- Doctors are astonished by a British study's
conclusion that a dime's worth of vitamin E seems to reduce heart attacks
by 75 percent when taken daily by people with bad hearts. "I'm puzzled.
Most of my colleagues are puzzled," said Thomas Ryan of Boston
University.After all, vitamins are sold in health food stores and
supermarkets. If one of them really works so well, Ryan asked, why hasn't
someone noticed... , of 249 words 1435. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel -
January 15, 1996 Daily allowance guidelines for vitamins due for revision
But there's no consensus on how to go about revising the RDA The '90s
have been good for nutrition research.Scientists have shown that doses of
Vitamin C five or six times the recommended daily allowance, or RDA may
slash the risk of several forms of cancer. Doses of Vitamin E many times
the RDA help cuts the risk of heart disease.Doubling the RDA for folic
acid in reproductive-age women can dramatically reduce a certain type of
birth defect.And if teenage girls consume lots more calcium, they might
well avoid osteoporosis... , of 740 words 1435. THE SEATTLE TIMES - March
18, 1994 CUBA'S NEUROLOGICAL MYSTERY DISEASE LINKED TO VITAMIN DEFICIENCY
A mysterious neurological disease suffered by more than 50,000 people in
Cuba over the past two years seems to be linked to acute vitamin
deficiencies, scientists said yesterday. Since January 1992, the affected
Cubans have suffered partial losses of eyesight, numbness, burning
sensations on their skin, jerky reflexes, hearing losses, diarrhea and
sexual impotence.But the cause of these maladies has proven so elusive
that Cuba has turned to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and... , of
429 words 1435. Chicago Sun-Times - November 27, 1993 FDA Vitamin Limits
Called a Power Grab WASHINGTON The letters have been pouring into
Congress and the White House by the tens of thousands, with the same
urgent appeal: Please don't let the government take away my vitamins, or
shut down my health food store.The controversy involves proposals by the
Food and Drug Administration to place restrictions on the sale of
vitamins and dietary supplements that promise more results than the
government believes is warranted. Critics of the plan contend that the
FDA is... , of 444 words 1435. Chicago Tribune - September 19, 1993 MEGA
DOSE VITAMIN SALES ARE LOOKING HEALTHY FAMILY'S A NATURAL While new
studies proclaim the benefits of vitamins, herbs and minerals, the Polson
family wonders why it has taken the world so long to catch up to what
they have believed for decades. Polson's Natural Foods in Antioch is the
remaining store of a Chicago area family chain started by Alfred Franklin
Polson in 1926.

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- . Central Record, The (Medford, NJ) - May Amazing Mulberries If you haven't tried some white mulberries yet, you're in for a real treat. Mulberries are perfectly chewy and naturally sweet, almost like mini, soft, dried figs, but with a delightfully mild crunch that comes layered with the chewi-ness, and a subtle nutty flavor. And, they offer a refreshing flavor alternative to raisins.More than just a sweet treat, Mulberries are a true superfood. They are low in Sodium, and very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. They are... . Yorkshire Post (England) - June , Yorkshire Post: Scientists back red wine to curb effects of age Red wine may be the next best thing to the fabled elixir of youth, new research suggests.A compound in the skin of red grapes has been found to curb the effects of ageing, even when taken in tiny doses.Scientists believe the discovery, made in mice, may explain the so-called "French paradox". Experts have long puzzled over the fact that people in regions of France where food is soaked in saturated fat have astonishingly healthy hearts and arteries.Plant... . World Entertainment News Network (England) - June , WINE KEEPS HEART YOUNG A chemical derived from red wine could one day help keep the heart "genetically young", claim researchers. University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers found that resveratrol appeared to halt age-related changes in the function of heart genes. The effects, described in the PLOS One journal, appeared to mimic those produced by eating a very low calorie diet - known to prolong life. But an expert said drinking wine would not achieve the effect. Resveratrol, a plant... . - July Picture Caption ILLUSTRATION: DANA E. OLSEN/ There's no reason not to enjoy a boxed or mass-market wine. But if you're looking for a shot of the antioxidant resveratrol, you're better off sticking with a pinot noir made from grapes grown and harvested in a cool, moist climate.... . Brownwood Bulletin (TX) - January Fruit of the vine may help offset unhealthy diets - Robert Brincefield Help may be on the way for Americans to offset the unhealthy, high-calorie diets that nutrition experts have been cautioning against. Diet is often cited as the underlying cause of the rising obesity rates in the U.S. Better news still, is the source of the potential help can be found in one of the growth industries in the Lone Star State. Researchers at Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on Aging report that a natural substance found in red wine, known as resveratrol,... . - November , Big fat doses of red wine extract help obese mice stay happy, healthy and live longer WASHINGTON (AP)-- The chubby black mice ate the equivalent of a junk food diet. They should have gotten sick. They should have had blood sugar levels that were off the chart.They should have been falling off their exercise rods. They should have died early. But they didn't. Most of those mice are still alive, spinning away on their exercise rods like skilled log rollers. Their ample insides look like normal healthy mice, just super-sized. ... . MX (Melbourne, Australia) - August Case for a tipple is brought to life COMING OF AGE Australia's red wine drinkers can look forward to longer lives all they have to do now is turn the corkscrew.Researchers today said molecules found in red wine, peanuts and other products of the plant world have for the first time been shown to mimic the life-extending effects of calorie restriction a finding that could help researchers develop drugs that lengthen life and prevent or treat ageing-related diseases.One of the molecules, a compound known as... . (NY) - June NUTRITION KNOW-HOW Winemaking process means red's the best for your heart CELIA TOPPING Question: Does white wine have the same heart benefits as red wine?- D.T., Penfield Answer: Drinking any alcohol in moderation may help reduce heart disease, but red wine appears to be the most effective. Studies have shown that the best known effect of alcohol is raising blood levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or good) cholesterol. Wine also is a rich source of a substance called... . Daily Herald - July Health Watch It's supposed to be a bad bug season this summer.Arm yourself with these survival tips from the magazine Men's Health: Don't wear red, blue or black. These colors attract mosquitoes and bees.And load up on the garlic before heading outside. When your pores release its odor, insects take cover. Unfortunately, so might your date.The cancer-fighting capabilities of red wine are becoming clearer.Researchers at University of North Carolina... . Post-Standard, The (Syracuse, NY) - February , STUDY: NEW YORK'S RED WINES EVEN BETTER FOR YOU Red wines from New York state contain higher levels of a heart disease and cancer-fighting substance, a Cornell University study has found.A study of more than red wines from five states and foreign countries found that New York state red wines contain higher levels of resveratrol, a natural fungicide that is produced naturally in grapes and other plants. Leroy Creasy, the Cornell professor of fruit and vegetable science who conducted the study, said the high level of resveratrol is...

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- . (MA) - March NATURAL PESTICIDES IN WINE KEEP FRUIT HEALTHY The mysterious "French Paradox" was first described, not in French, but in English - in the pages of a prestigious British medical journal. It was the summer of and a pair of French pathologists had uncovered a provocative statistical anomaly: While a high intake of saturated fat was linked to high mortality from coronary heart disease in most countries, in France it was just the opposite. There, high intakes of saturated fat were correlated with low heart disease... . The Advocate (Baton Rouge, La.) - September Muscadines fun to grow and offer additional health benefits For more than years, Southerners have enjoyed the flavor of wild and domesticated muscadine grapes, such as the Scuppernong. Now, new research on muscadines is finding that they are one of nature's most healthful foods.In the early s, research at Mississippi State University in Starkville found that muscadine grapes are richer in fiber, zinc, manganese, iron and calcium than most other fruits. More recent research indicates that muscadine grapes are one of the... . - March EATING WELL Grape juice delivers same benefits as red wine Americans were bewildered when the so-called French Paradox news hit in . Scientists had found that, despite their high-fat, high-cholesterol diets, people in France were less likely to have coronary heart disease than their American counterparts. In fact, the French people were reported to consume . times as much saturated fat as we do, yet have only about one-third the risk for stroke and other problems. The emerging theory was that compounds found in red wine were... . Independent, The (London, England)/Financial Times - January , The Independent: Wine revives brain cells A CHEMICAL in wine boosts the activity of an enzyme that stimulates and regenerates brain cells up to seven-fold, scientists have discovered. The chemical, resveratrol, is produced by vines to fight infection and is found in grapes and wine. Alberto Bertelli and colleagues at the Human Anatomy Institute at the University of Milan, Italy, tested resveratrol on human neural cells in the laboratory. They found that it made them grow small extensions through which they could connect with... . - October SCIENTISTS TOAST FRUIT OF THE VINE GRAPES CAN PROMOTE HEALTH, RESEARCH SHOWS Since News introduced Americans to the so-called French Paradox in scientists worldwide have plunged into a veritable bacchanal of grape research. The idea that moderate but regular wine consumption might help prevent heart attacks seemed (to wine lovers) just too good to be true.Seven years and dozens of studies later, the French Paradox is not so parodoxical after all. And the latest news, for wine drinkers and teetotalers alike, seems way, way too good to be true.... . Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - February , STUDY FINDS STATE'S RED WINES HIGH IN HEALTHY COMPOUND ITHACA -- Red wines from New York state contain higher levels of a heart disease and cancer-fighting substance, a Cornell University study has found. A study of more than red wines from five states and foreign countries found that New York state red wines contain higher levels of resveratrol, a natural fungicide that is produced naturally in grapes and other plants.Cornell professor Leroy Creasy said the high level of resveratrol is due to New York's humid... . Mobile Register (AL) - December , X Muscadines could become popular health food, according to scientists Farm analysis, nurseryman association meetings coming up soon The muscadine was described by Sir Walter Raleigh, the English explorer, in after landing on the coast of what is now North Carolina.Vitis rotundifolia, the bronze or purple-black fruit that was growing profusely throughout the southeastern United States more than years ago is now being researched as a health food.Scientists with... . Newstex Blogs - May , KriziaMissK May , ( Newstex Newstwits delivered by Newstex) Dove Spa opens a second location in Ontario: Don't forget to read about our new contest to.. http://tinyurl.com/cfnfuo Dove Spa opens a second location in Ontario: Don't forget to read about our new contest to.. a http://tinyurl.com/cfnfuo - - at : : UTC Your belly fat might help double your death risk!!!: If you head to the fitness section of your favourite magazi..... . Daily Telegraph, The (London, England) - June , The Daily Telegraph: Chemical in red wine combats effects of ageing on the heart RED WINE is good for the heart and helps to diminish the effects of ageing because it mimics the benefits of a diet that restricts calorie intake, researchers report today.Scientists have often noted how people in France had a much lower incidence of coronary heart disease than those in Britain, despite their similar intake of saturated fats.Many believe that the phenomenon, known as the "French paradox'', can be explained by the Gallic tradition of... . - April , Some like `em hot, some like `em cold Rich in vitamin C, resveratrol (which can block cancer development) and healthful flavonoids (the darker the grape, the better), grapes are a sensible addition to any meal. Whole or halved grapes offer flavor and textural interest to green, seafood and chicken salads. In "Melissa's Great Book of Produce" (Wiley, ), Cathy Thomas suggests serving roasted grapes with roast game, pork or poultry. Her instructions: * . Cut pound red...

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- . Newstex Blogs - May On ' Minutes' Tonight (May ) Fountain Of Youth? Plus, Michael Phelps May ( SharonCobb delivered by Newstex) ( ) This story was first published on Jan. . It was updated on May . Eighteen years ago, Minutes first examined the so-called French paradox, which suggested that the French - despite a high fat diet and high consumption of wine - had a remarkably low incidence of heart disease compared with Americans. Most researchers agreed that there was something in the wine that offered protection, and a few years later,... . Hindu, The (Chennai, India) - March The Hindu (English): Moderation is key Ever heard of the 'French Paradox'? The French, despite a diet high in saturated fats, smoking cigarettes and minimal exercise, have a significantly low risk of cardiovascular disease. In other , the French don't particularly e at a healthy diet nor lead a healthy lifestyle but show lower rates of cardiac illnesses.This has been attributed to the regular and moderate consumption of red wine. There is a distinct negative association between... . (MD) - January The Grapevine Plato was a man ahead of his time. He said that "nothing more excellent or valuable than wine was ever granted by the gods to man." Who needs fire when a little red wine will put heat to your cheeks? Who needs the wheel when a glass or two will put you on a roll?All kidding aside, these days the scientific community is discovering just how excellent and valuable wine can be. It seems like every month there is another study championing wine as the panacea for many... . New York Times, The (NY) - July Hoping Two Drugs Carry A Side Effect: Longer Life One day last month, clad in white plastic garments from head to toe, Dr. David Sinclair showed a visitor around his germ-free mouse room here at Harvard Medical School.The mice, subjects in studies of health and longevity, are kept in wire baskets under intensive nursing care. A mouse gym holds a miniature exercise machine that tests the rodents' ability to balance on a rotating bar. In a nearby water maze, mice must recall visual cues to swim to safety on a hidden platform, a... . (FL) - July Hoping Two Drugs Carry a Side Effect: Longer Life CAMBRIDGE, Mass. � One day last month, clad in white plastic garments from head to toe, Dr. David Sinclair showed a visitor around his germ-free mouse room here at Harvard Medical School.The mice, subjects in studies of health and longevity, are kept in wire baskets under intensive nursing care. A mouse gym holds a miniature exercise machine that tests the rodents� ability to balance on a rotating bar. In a nearby water maze, mice must recall visual... . Chemical Business NewsBase: Press Release (United Kingdom) - March Chemical Business NewsBase - Press Release: Mounting evidence shows red wine antioxidant kills cancer cells. Rochester researchers showed for the first time that a natural antioxidant found in grape skins and red wine can help destroy pancreatic cancer cells by reaching the cell's core energy source, or mitochondria, and crippling its function. The study also showed that when the pancreatic cancer cells were doubly assaulted - pre-treated with the antioxidant, resveratrol, and irradiated - the combination induced a type of cell death called apoptosis, an important goal of cancer therapy.... . (NY) - December , Partake of alcohol as though it were a treat The Power of Nutrition Tami M. Best Often we engage in more social drinking during the holiday season. Moderation is critical in order to incur health benefits as opposed to potential harmful effects.Moderation can be defined as no more than one alcoholic beverage per day for a female and no more than two alcoholic beverages per day for a male. Five ounces of wine, ounces of beer, or . ounces of -proof spirits count as one drink each.Red wine has gained a good... . (AL) - September Uncorked: Red, red wine makes you feel so fine It's once again time to weigh in on the health benefits of moderate red wine consumption. Current wine publications read more like AMA Journals. If research is to be believed, physicians, pharmacies and hospitals could become obsolete. Medical institutions could be replaced by red wine dipping vats/tanning salons in the not too distant future.Among the ailments scientist are claiming moderate amounts of red wine ameloritates are heart disease and high blood pressure,... . (PA) - July In a glass of red wine, the health benefits may be many The evidence is growing: Wine is good medicine.A British heart surgeon has started prescribing a daily dose of two glasses of red wine for cardiac patients at the Great Western hospital in Swindon, England.William McCrea began recommending the daily tipples after scientific research convinced him that moderate consumption of red wine can reduce the risk of heart attacks by percent and cut the chances of strokes by percent.More than a decade ago, research into the so-called... . Mississauga News, The (Ontario, Canada) - June , Skin cancer defence may be in red wines If you have ever wondered why some of the Mediterranean types, those who walk around all summer long without a shirt, are less likely to succumb to skin cancer, you are in good company.It appears that the University of Wisconsin reports in the Medical Journal of April Cancer Weekly, that Resveratrol, an antioxidant and common compound found mostly in red wine, may not only be responsible for preventing high cholesterol levels and certain cancers, but also melanoma, a common skin...

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- . (PA) - September UNLIKELY SNACK FOR HEALTH NUTS Beer may be the chaser of choice for peanuts, but new research suggests peanuts really have more in common with red wine.Like red wine, a new study finds, peanuts contain a compound that may prevent heart disease and cancer.But because they're also loaded with fat, their overall health benefits remain dubious.Dr. Timothy Sanders, a researcher for the USDA's Raleigh, N.C., Agricultural Research Center, presented his findings Monday at the national meeting... . (KS) - March , THESE WINES GET THE NOD With the broadcast of ''The French Paradox" last year, consumers embraced what one wine wholesaler called "the generic message" any red wine.He recalled a couple in a liquor store a few weeks after the " Minutes" show so eager to try any red wine that they could not be dissuaded from buying a bottle of cherry-flavored Mogen David, a syrupy sweet kosher wine. "It's... . (KY) - January Grapes' great health benefits still being researched I just ate some of the best grapes I have eaten in a long time. And in January of all times, when many of us think good, fresh produce is hard to find. Making them even sweeter was the fact that I got them for just . a pound.Are grapes the next "superfood"? Maybe. Studies are finding positive links between grapes and potential health benefits including their ability to ward off certain diseases.Grapes contain phytochemicals, which are biologically active... . Medical Migrant, The - April , Concord Grape Juice Healthy Like Red Wine Apr. , ( The Medical Migrant delivered by Newstex) -- tidbits that tantalize They've Got the Good Stuff... Are you a Tea Totaller? If so, you may already experience many health benefits from your daily brew. Tea has been shown to calm the nerves, lower cholesterol, and promote digestion. It's also simply a great way to relax and let your mind wander a bit.But, what about the well-known health benefits of red wine. Are you missing out?If you avoid... . uglychart.com - November , links for - - Nov. , ( uglychart.com delivered by Newstex) -- The Key to Long Life? Kill Your Cells Often Wired Science from Wired.com (tags: ageing resveratrol health) Ouroboros on Hormesis (tags: aging health resveratrol) ... . - August , Does grape juice offer heart benefits? Probably. There is evidence that drinking red wine may reduce your risk of heart disease. This benefit is most likely due to a substance called resveratrol found in the skin and seeds of grapes - especially dark red and purple grapes. Resveratrol is also found in grape juice - especially juice made from the dark purple Concord grapes.Recent studies have suggested that red and purple grape juices may provide the same heart-healthy benefits of red wine, including: Reducing the risk of... . - November , Fat mice stay happy, healthy with red wine, Scientists excited by study's findings WASHINGTON � Obese mice on a high-fat diet got the benefits of being thin � living healthier, longer lives � without the pain of dieting when they consumed huge doses of red wine extract, according to a landmark study.It's far too early to know if this would work in people, scientists said. But several were excited by the findings, calling it promising and even "spectacular."The study by the Harvard Medical School... . Repository, The (Canton, OH) - November , Doses of red wine extract help obese mice live longer WASHINGTON Obese mice on a high-fat diet got the benefits of being thin - living healthier, longer lives - without the pain of dieting when they consumed huge doses of red wine extract, according to a landmark new study.It's far too early to know if this would work in people, scientists said. But several were excited by the findings, calling it promising and even "spectacular."The study by the Harvard Medical School and the National Institute on... . Illawarra Mercury (Wollongong, Australia) - March , Grab a bunch of benefits, ripe now WE'VE all heard that a glass of red wine a day is good for us but it may be the original product that is best for our health.Medical studies from around the world are continuing research into the important health benefits of a unique substance found in grapes - resveratrol.Recent studies by the University of Illinois have found that resveratrol can assist in inhibiting tumour growth at three different stages of cancer, preventing the spread of malignant cells.These... . THE SEATTLE TIMES - September , NEW RESEARCH FINDS THAT PEANUTS COULD HAVE BENEFICIAL COMPOUND LAS VEGAS - Beer may be the chaser of choice for peanuts, but research suggests peanuts have more in common with red wine.Like red wine, a new study finds, peanuts contain a compound that may prevent heart disease and cancer. But because they're also loaded with fat, their overall health benefits remain dubious.Dr. Timothy Sanders, a researcher for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Raleigh, N.C., research center, presented his findings yesterday at the...

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- . (OH) - November , STILL NO MIRACLE CURE IN WINE Last week came the news of yet another study that found red wine may hold the secrets to a longer, healthier life. As if we needed another reason to imbibe.This time, it's resveratrol, an element in red wine that improved the health and extended the life of obese mice. These chubby, junk-food-eating rodents were given a supplement that mimicked the effects of a low-calorie diet without the pesky inconvenience of actual dietary restrictions.Nice deal if you can get it.... . Toronto (Ontario, Canada) - November , Fat, healthy and tipsy Shiraz lovers were smugly clinking their glasses this week when scientists revealed that an ingredient in red wine helps obese mice live longer, healthier lives.The research, published yesterday in the journal Nature, discovered resveratrol, a substance found in grape skins, protected fat mice from many of the health problems linked with obesity, including diabetes and liver problems. Scientists say the findings could eventually help humans live longer.But before people start rushing... . (KS) - November , RED WINE EXTRACT KEEPS FAT MICE HEALTHY WASHINGTON- The chubby black mice ate the equivalent of a junk food diet. They should have gotten sick.They should have had blood sugar levels that were off the chart.They should have been falling off their exercise rods. They should have died early.But they didn't.Most of those mice are still alive, spinning away on their exercise rods like skilled log rollers. Their ample insides look like normal healthy mice, just super-sized.How'd they do it?... . Economist, The (London, England) - April Longevity: Eat less, live more How to live longer--maybe DIETING, according to an old joke, may not actually make you live longer, but it sure feels that way. Nevertheless, evidence has been accumulating since the s that calorie restriction--reducing an animal's energy intake below its energy expenditure--extends lifespan and delays the onset of age-related diseases in rats, dogs, fish and monkeys. Such results have inspired thousands of people to put up with constant hunger in the hope of living longer,... . - April , UGa researchers boost antioxidant in peanuts Enhanced nuts have times level of compound as that found in red wine. University of Georgia researchers have created a product for those who prefer Snickers bars to Cabernet Sauvignon. By slicing and subjecting a peanut to ultrasound, food scientists found they could boost the level of an antioxidant shown to protect against cancer and cardiovascular disease to times the amount found in red wine. The enhanced peanuts can be used for dessert toppings, ingredients in candy bars, peanut butter and anything else a sliced peanut is used for,... . Fortune - April Chasing The Youth Pill Drugs that might extend human life are one of the hottest in biotech. Some of them are already here. The power of wishful thinking guarantees that just about anything can be successfully marketed as an elixir of youth. Pee, for instance. A multitude of websites extol the ability of "urine therapy"--yes, the idea is to gulp it down--to ward off whatever might ail you, including aging itself. Or you can try bottled water from a town in Ecuador whose inhabitants, according to Internet ads for the stuff, never get cancer, diabetes, heart attacks, or other diseases of aging.... . - August TRENDS & INNOVATIONS Red wine may uncork longer life A molecule called resveratrol extended the life of yeast cells % and may do the same for animals, say Harvard Medical School researchers. The molecule, which mimics the life-extending properties of a low-calorie diet, is one of that activate enzymes that in turn influence genes that regulate aging.U.S. kids walk less, weigh more Researchers at Brigham Young University looked at body mass and walking activity among , kids ages - in the... . Scripps Howard News Service - June 'FRENCH PARADOX' RESOLVED: CHEMICAL IN RED WINE FIGHTS CANCER CELLS First there was the French paradox: the French experiencing lower rates of heart disease and certain cancers than Americans despite a diet of rich food and far more wine than U.S. residents.The explanations have varied from genetics to stress, but mostly have come back to wine, and especially red wine. But what was special about red wine?Then there was trans-Resveratrol, or Res, found in grapes and grape products. Researchers at the University of Illinois and elsewhere found that Res... . - September , Here's to your health Red wine may ease arthritis pain, research shows Aching hands and fingers may have reason to raise a glass of burgundy if recent scientific theories prove true.A compound found in red wine and believed to alleviate heart disease, unclog arteries and possibly prevent cancer and neurological disease apparently has some anti-inflammatory properties as well, new research suggests.If clinical tests on animals and people by researchers at Cornell University support laboratory test results, this could be good news for the million... . - December , FRENCH CONNECTION MISSOURI'S CLIMATE MAY GIVE WINES RIGHT AMOUNT OF BENEFICIAL FUNGICIDE Missouri proved to be "the worst and the best place to grow grapes" again this year, say growers and other experts.Jim Ashby, who runs the wine and grape program for the Missouri Agriculture Department, sums up what might be called the Missouri paradox."We win more medals than other states with our wines," Ashby said. "Our big problem in the whole state is growing our grapes."Missouri's hot, humid...

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