tea in Medical News

Red Mango Introduces the First Probiotic Iced Tea July 27

DALLAS, July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Red Mango, the fastest-growing retailer of authentic nonfat frozen yogurt, today announced it will become the first retailer to offer made-to-order iced teas fortified with probiotics. Three proprietary flavors, all incorporating Ganeden BC30(R) , a ...

Doctors Join Patients to Protest at Health Care Freedom Tea Parties July 17; Thousands Join in Nationwide Event

WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "We'll quit before we practice government medicine" will be the message of thousands of doctors at Health Care Freedom Tea Parties on July 17. The Association of American Physicians and Surgeons is joining the Tea Party Patriots to ...

Green Tea Component May Slow Prostate Cancer

Men in small study took capsules equivalent to brewed beverage,, FRIDAY, June 19 (HealthDay News) -- The active compounds in green tea might slow the progression of prostate cancer, the results of a small study suggest. The study included 26 men, 41 to 72 years old, who had prostate...

Natura Therapeutics and USF receive NIH grant to study green tea compound for Alzheimer's

Tampa, Florida (June 2, 2009) --Researchers affiliated with Natura Therapeutics, Inc., Tampa, Florida, and the University of South Florida (USF) have jointly received a one-year, $110,000 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) National Center...

Southern California-Based Shangri La Tea Company Captures Four International Awards at the 2009 World Tea Expo

SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif., May 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again, Los Angeles-based Shangri La Tea Company has demonstrated its industry leadership and trend-setting excellence. For the second year in a row, Shangri La Tea Company shattered the competition at the annual World Tea Expo held May 2-4 in L...

New Research Suggests Drinking as Little as One Cup of Black Tea Per Day May Help Maintain Cardiovascular Function and Heart Health

NEW YORK, April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study conducted at the University of L'Aquila in Italy and supported by the Lipton Institute of Tea, is the first to show that black tea consumption - depending on dose - simultaneously increased blood vessel reactivity and reduced both blood pressure and ar...

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Pro Beach Volleyball Player Misty May-Treanor Launches 3rd Annual Calm-A-Sutra of Tea Scholarship Competition

Tea Council of the USA, Inc. Sponsors $15,000 Nationwide Scholarship NEW YORK, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- The Tea Council of the USA, Inc. proudly announces the 3rd Annual Calm-A-Sutra of Tea(TM) Competition, giving college students an opportunity to win a $15,000 educational scholarship. Mist...

Coffee or Tea Consumption May Lower Stroke Risk

Drinking more of either beverage seems to bestow benefits, studies show,, FRIDAY, Feb. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Here's some good news for java junkies and tea lovers alike: Two new studies suggest that both beverages may lower your stroke risk. As coffee drinking increases, the preva...

Precautionary Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk Protein in Expired Codes of Broughton Foods' Pints of Orange Juice, Citrus Punch, Fruit Punch and Iced Tea Products

MARIETTA, Ohio, Feb. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Broughton Foods of Marietta, OH, is voluntarily recalling the following products: Pints of Broughton Orange Juice with a date of January 14, 2009 or earlier (printed as MM DD YY) and a UPC code of 70880 02070; Pints of Broughton...

Green tea may negate the effects of a common cancer therapy

(WASHINGTON, February 3, 2009) Green tea products have become regarded as a valuable health supplement, as studies have shown evidence of its benefit against a variety of diseases, including cancer. However, a new study suggests that some components of green tea may counteract the anticancer ...

USC study finds that green tea blocks benefits of cancer drug

Contrary to popular assumptions about the health benefits of green tea, researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) have found that the widely used supplement renders a cancer drug used to treat multiple myeloma and mantle cell lymphoma completely ineffective in treating cancer. ...

Green Tea May Negate the Effects of a Common Cancer Therapy

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Green tea products have become regarded as a valuable health supplement, as studies have shown evidence of its benefit against a variety of diseases, including cancer. However, a new study suggests that some components of green tea may counteract the a...

Flu Season is Tea Time

January is National Hot Tea Month, the Height of the Cold and Flu Season NEW YORK, Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- January is National Hot Tea Month and is also the height of the dreaded "cold and flu season". The CDC estimates that there will be more than 200,000 Americans affected by the cold and fl...

Drink Brewed Tea to Avoid Tooth Erosion

Low erosive effect on teeth and antioxidants provide health benefits CHICAGO, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, the average size soft drink is 20 ounces and contains 17 teaspoons of sugar. More startling is that some citric acids found in fruit drinks are more erosive than hydrochl...

Amanzi Tea offers free, natural 'Flu Shots' to New Yorkers

NEW YORK, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Amanzi Tea ( www.amanzitea.com ), a unique tea bar and retailer, announced today that in celebration of its first Manhattan location opening Saturday, December 6th, it is offering free "amanzi tea flu shots" made of double strength, freshly brewed Green tea on Satu...

Health and Beauty Come Full Circle: Chado-En Brings Full Benefit of Japanese Green Tea to Spas

Company to showcase its spa/gourmet green tea at the Las Vegas IECSC BODEGA BAY, Calif., June 23 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, the International Esthetics, Cosmetics & Spa Conference (IECSC) in Las Vegas -- a tradeshow packed with sophisticated spa products -- will feature one product unique f...

Green Tea Antioxidant May Help Prevent Alzheimer's

The science looks hopeful, but it's still too early to make a dietary recommendation, experts say FRIDAY, May 30 (HealthDay News) -- An antioxidant found in green tea appears to prevent the development of amyloid fibrils, a toxic protein associated with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's dis...

Green Tea May Help Brain Cope With Sleep Disorders

Study in rats finds polyphenol compounds affect areas involved with learning and memory THURSDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) -- Green tea may counter the cognitive problems that come with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a new study suggests. Green tea polyphenols (GTP) appear to negate...

Study Suggests Green Tea May Support the Medical Treatment of Stomach and Colon Cancer

BOULDER, Colo., May 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Green tea consumption may promote cancer-preventive effects in people at risk for cancer in addition to supporting the medical treatment of some kinds of cancer, according to a study in the May/June 2008 issue of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medici...

Extracts from reishi mushroom and green tea shows synergistic effect to slow sarcoma

Both the reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum; Lingzhi) and green tea have long held a place in traditional medicine in China and other Asian countries, for the general promotion of health and long life and for the treatment of specific diseases. More recent scientific studies have confirmed that bo...

Ingredient found in green tea significantly inhibits breast cancer growth in female mice

SAN DIEGO, CA Green tea is high in the antioxidant EGCG (epigallocatechin-3- gallate) which helps prevent the bodys cells from becoming damaged and prematurely aged. Studies have suggested that the combination of green tea and EGCG may also be beneficial by providing protection against certain ty...

Green Tea Boosts Antibiotics for Superbugs

Egyptian study finds drink increased effectiveness threefold MONDAY, March 31 (HealthDay News) -- Green tea can help antibiotics be three times more effective in fighting drug-resistant bacteria, even superbugs, according to a study by researchers at Alexandria University in Egypt. ...

Is a cup of tea really the answer to everything -- even anthrax?

A cup of black tea could be the next line of defence in the threat of bio-terrorism according to new international research. A new study by an international team of researchers from Cardiff University and University of Maryland has revealed how the humble cup of tea could well be an antidote t...

Green tea may protect brain cells against Parkinson's disease

Philadelphia, PA, December 13, 2007 Does the consumption of green tea, widely touted to have beneficial effects on health, also protect brain cells" Authors of a new study being published in the December 15th issue of Biological Psychiatry share new data that indicates this may be the case. The ...

Age, burden, divorce and heavy tea consumption are significant risk factors for erosive esophagitis

Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder with a high incidence rate in adults of 10 - 38%. The diagnosis and treatment of GERD are therefore important because the disease, in addition to the highly disturbing typical symptoms, has a series of known consequences. The presence of ...

Citrus Juice Gives Boost to Green Tea Antioxidants

The combo may help your body better absorb the healthy compounds, study suggests TUESDAY, Nov. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Adding citrus juices or vitamin C to green tea may raise its antioxidant goodness, a new study suggests. The antioxidants in question are called catechins, believed to be res...

Citrus juice, vitamin C give staying power to green tea antioxidants

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - To get more out of your next cup of tea, just add juice. A study found that citrus juices enable more of green tea's unique antioxidants to remain after simulated digestion, making the pairing even healthier than previously thought. The study compared the effect of var...

Green Tea May Brew Up Healthier Skin

In mouse study, it eased psoriasis as it lowered inflammation MONDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Green tea may hold promise as a new treatment for psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions, including dandruff and lupus-related skin lesions, according to a U.S. study Medical College of...

Cook to a Tea

Dilmah Single Origin 100% Pure Ceylon Teas Warm Up Crisp Autumn Days And Makes Great Holiday Recipes for the Gourmet Tea Lovers in Your Life JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Full-flavored, Single Origin Dilmah Tea is the ideal complement to crisp autumn mornings and frosty winter e...

Tea Pill, Tea Cola Hitting Markets Soon

One no longer has to buy a bottle of mineral water or coke when thirsty; instead get a can of Tea Cola, a proven health drink. And if one is in a hurry but still in the mood for a cup of tea , just pop a tea pill and get refreshed. Indian scientists who have developed the exotic health drin...

Adding Milk to Black Tea Wont Ruin Its Antioxidant Effects

A new study has found that adding a spot of milk to the black tea will not spoil the antioxidants effects of polyphenols present in it. Earlier studies have suggested that milk can ruin the beneficial properties polyphenols, found in black tea. However a team of researchers led by...

Green Tea may Protect the Bladder from Becoming Inflamed

Herbal agents could be used to treat inflammatory bladder diseases, according to a preliminary study that looked at the ability of green tea to protect bladder cells from inflammation. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine study, being presented at the annual meeting of the Ameri...

Drinking Three or More Cups of Tea a Day Reduces Heart Attack Risk

Sipping tea is far better than drinking water, researchers said. There are strong grounds to suggest that taking three or more cups of tea can reduce the risk of heart attacks. According to researcher Dr Carrie Ruxton from King's College London, it is a wrong belief that tea leads ...

Natural Compound in Grapes, Tea and Cocoa Helps to Enhance Memory

A study of mice has shown that a natural compound found in blueberries, tea, grapes, and cocoa has the potential to boost memory , and that its effects further increase when combined with regular exercise. The compound pointed at by the researchers is epicatechin, one of a group of chemical...

Drinking Oolong Tea can Help Fight Obesity

If you want to get rid of some of that flab, then you better start drinking tea, for researchers in China have found that the drink can help obese people win the battle against the bulge. Researchers in the country along with identifying five new genes related to obesity during a five-year ...

Now, a Kettle That Will Give a Cup of Tea in Just Three Seconds

A recent breakthrough by scientists has made a cup of tea possible in just three seconds. Researchers have designed a kettle, which, according to them, can produce a cup of hot water in only three seconds, reports the Daily Mail. Users fill the Tefal Quick Cup kettle from the tap i...

Green Tea Compound may Be a Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis

A new study suggests that a compound in green tea may provide therapeutic benefits to people with rheumatoid arthritis.// The study, presented at the Experimental Biology 2007 in Washington, looks at a potent anti-inflammatory compound derived from green tea. Researchers found that the compo...

Dangerous Side Effects of Tea Exposed

Even though previous researches have authenticated about the beneficial aspects of tea, scientists have now pointed out// the dangerous side effects it poses. Scientists have earlier shown that antioxidant properties found in green tea could help prevent coronary artery disease. They had also...

Drinking Tea Could Protect Your Skin

Drinking at least two cups of tea daily can protect you from developing skin cancer, says a new study, but scientists call for more research// to strengthen the findings. Tea's disease-fighting properties appear to protect the body against Squamous cell carcinomas and Basal cell carcinomas - ...

An Element in Green Tea Could Fight HIV

London- Green tea is popular for its abundant health benefits. Now, British scientists, armed with scientific evidence, have placed on record// the benefits of a vital element in green tea, which may help fight HIV infection. The report has been published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immu...