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Welcome to our Chinese medicine and acupuncture research news pages. We add to the content of these pages continuously as more research news comes in. Browse through the complete archive below or use the category links on the right.

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Curry component fights wrinkles

Categories: Diet research
A facial cream containing turmeric can significantly reduce fine lines, age spots and wrinkles, according to two studies by scientists at cosmetic company Proctor and Gamble. In one 'split-face' study, 89 caucasian women (aged 40-60) applied either moisturising cream containing turmeric and niacinamide (a form of vitamin B used in many skin creams) or cream containing niacinamide alone, twice a da ...
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Curry component kills cancer cells

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Irish scientists have discovered that curcumin, a component of turmeric which is a common curry ingredient, can kill oesophageal cancer cells in vitro. The team found that curcumin treatment reduced the viability of all oesophageal cell lines tested within 24 hours. Further analysis showed that the cytotoxic mechanism involved was not an increase in apoptotic cell death, but that instead a key cel ...
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Rosemary decreases carcinogenic effect of cooking beef

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Adding rosemary extract to ground beef decreases the formation of carcinogens that result from the cooking process, according to American researchers. Heterocyclic amines (HCA) are mutagenic compounds that form when meat and fish are cooked at high temperatures (especially when grilled, pan-fried or barbecued). Consumption of HCA is known to increase the risk of certain types of cancer. The resear ...
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Bitter melon fights breast cancer cells

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Bitter melon (Ku Gua, Momordica charantia), a vegetable commonly used in Chinese cooking and medicine, shows promise as an anti-breast cancer agent. Studies carried out by US scientists have shown that treatment of human breast cancer cells with bitter melon extract trigger a chain of cellular events that induce apoptotic cell death and result in a significant decrease in cell proliferation. (Bitt ...
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Mediterranean diet prevents erectile dysfunction in diabetics

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Italian researchers have found that in men with type two diabetes, stricter adherence to a Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED). Five hundred and fifty-five men completed questionnaires on food-frequency and sexual function. The results showed that diabetic men with the highest adherence to a Mediterranean diet were more likely to report a lower pre ...
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Virgin olive oil rich in phenol compounds suppresses inflammation

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A diet rich in the phenolic components of virgin olive oil can suppress the expression of genes involved in inflammation, which may explain the reduced risk of cardiovascular disease seen in people who follow a Mediterranean diet. In a crossover study, a Spanish team randomised 20 patients with metabolic syndrome (associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease and type two diabetes) to t ...
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Mediterranean diet may delay need for diabetes drugs

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By following a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet, newly diagnosed diabetics may be able to postpone their need for medication. An Italian study involved 215 sedentary overweight adults (mean age 52) newly diagnosed with type two diabetes, who were randomised to either a low-carbohydrate Mediterranean-style diet or a low-fat diet for four years. Participants received frequent counselling sessions ...
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Mediterranean diet prevents depression

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People who follow a Mediterranean diet (rich in monounsaturated fats, vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains and fish) have a reduced risk of developing depression, according to Spanish research. A cohort of 10,094 healthy participants completed a food frequency questionnaire, on which basis researchers calculated their adherence to a Mediterranean diet. After four and a half years of follow-up, 4 ...
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Processed foods linked with depression

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UK researchers have discovered a link between processed foods and depression. People who consume a diet rich in high-fat dairy products and fried, refined and sugary foods are at increased risk of developing depression, whereas those whose diet is rich in fish, fruit and vegetables are at lower risk. The analysis, part of the Whitehall II population-based study of middle aged London civil servants ...
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