Grapes, Melons Implicated in Outbreaks

According to researchers , there is a new study on seedless green grapes which caused a salmonella outbreak that sickened 30 people across six Western states last summer and fall. Researchers were surprised to find that the outbreak of Salmonella serotype senftenberg// most often found in meats and...

Researchers find possible environmental causes for Alzheimer's, diabetes

...lar fast food chains, and sales for a major meat processing company, as well as consumption of grain and consumption of watermelon and cantaloupe (the melons were used as a control since they are not typically associated with nitrate or nitrite exposure). The findings indicate that while nitrogen-contai...

Atlanta Parents Brush Up on Growing Concern of Acid Erosion in Children's Teeth at Atlanta Dogwood Festival

.... Some of the common foods and drinks with high-acid content include sodas, fruit juice, ketchup, salad dressings, citrus fruits and even fruits like melons and berries. Though nine out of 10 pediatric dentists report seeing signs of acid erosion in their patients, awareness among parents remains extremel...

Acid Erosion In Children's Teeth Growing Concern Among Dentists

...urface, mainly from the consumption of acid-rich food and drinks like sodas, fruit juice, ketchup, salad dressings, citrus fruits and even fruits like melons and berries. Though nine out of 10 pediatric dentists report seeing signs of acid erosion in their patients, awareness among parents remains extremel...

Zsweet(R) Improving Life for Diabetics and the Overweight

... This means that diabetics can use Zsweet safely. The product is made from an a natural ingredient called Erythritol, which originates in grapes and melons and has been approved by the E.U. in February '08. Zsweet is the result of years of research by a small American Company who's staff have all been a...

Top Ten Super Food Items That Can Help In Avoiding Cancer

...alled beta-carotene and alpha-carotene and protects against lung and ovarian cancers. Other food rich in carotenoids include: carrots, yams, squash, melons and sweet red peppers. 8) SPINACH: It has antioxidant lutein. Prevents cancers of liver, ovaries, colon and prostate. Antioxidant lutein is also f...

Top Ten Super Food Items That Can Help In Avoiding Cancer

...alled beta-carotene and alpha-carotene and protects against lung and ovarian cancers. Other food rich in carotenoids include: carrots, yams, squash, melons and sweet red peppers. 8) SPINACH: It has antioxidant lutein. Prevents cancers of liver, ovaries, colon and prostate. Antioxidant lutein is a...

Melons in Biological News

Old McDonald had a phytochemical

..., if they can draw a higher price for the health aspects. First pick for the research were watermelons, Leskovar said. As their very name suggests, melons need lots of water. Also, they contain carotenoids and lycopene antioxidants that protects against cancer and other diseases in humans. Lycopene d...