Researchers have found a promising new treatment for allergic contact dermatitis that offers an alternative to corticosteroids and their possible side effects. The investigators were led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and the findings were… Continue reading A New Treatment for Allergic Contact Dermatitis
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5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes
Are you paying enough attention to your vision health? Think About Your Eyes, a national public awareness campaign presented by The Vision Council and the American Optometric Association, has some suggestions for essential eye care: “Watch” What You Eat: Certain foods can help keep eyes healthy. The antioxidants in coffee are beneficial to eye health,… Continue reading 5 Ways to Protect Your Eyes
Gooseberry Pulp Has High Antioxidant Levels
The exotic Ceylon gooseberry fruit is an attractive purple berry that is produced in the southwest tropics of Brazil and is often used in jams and drinks and also sold as a fresh fruit. The authors of a study that appeared in October 2015 in the Journal of Food Science, published by the Institute of… Continue reading Gooseberry Pulp Has High Antioxidant Levels
Herbs, Spices and Heart Disease
Spices and herbs may do more than add a flavorful touch to food – researchers say it’s possible that they may help reduce the risk of heart disease. Penn State nutritionists said that spices and herbs do that by improving triglyceride concentrations and other blood lipids. It’s well known that triglyceride levels rise after eating… Continue reading Herbs, Spices and Heart Disease