An investigation of a range of models showed that almost a third emit potentially dangerous levels of toner into the air.
The Queensland University of Technology scientists have called on ministers to regulate these kinds of emissions.
They say some printers should come with a health warning.
The researchers carried out tests on more than 60 machines.
Almost one-third […]

Goji Berries USA announced today that it has launched Goji clusters dipped in dark chocolate for those seeking to consume antioxidant rich Goji berries while not compromising on the taste. Jeni Bachleder told the assembled reporters: “What better way to eat the world’s healthiest food and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time?”
Recent […]

People who have plenty of foods with antioxidants in their diets may be protecting themselves from bone changes associated with knee arthritis, according to a new study.
Australian researchers found that middle-aged adults with higher dietary levels of vitamin C were less likely to develop certain bone abnormalities that contribute to knee arthritis.
The findings “highlight the […]

Flavonoids suppress destructive oxygen free radicals — also known as reactive oxygen species, or ROS. An overabundance of free radicals can damage all components of the cell, including proteins, fats and DNA, contributing to the development of many chronic diseases, including heart disease.
A study by endocrinologists at the University at Buffalo showed a significant increase […]

An additive used in some sausages and burgers could cause cancer, food safety experts have warned.
The European Food Safety Authority has expressed concern about the use of the colouring E128, also known as Red 2G.
Its expert panel on food additives has recommended that the dye should no longer be considered safe for human consumption.
The Food […]

Recent research has found that mushrooms contain a powerful antioxidant called l-ergothioneine.
Ergothioneine has shown antioxidant properties as a scavenger of strong oxidants. This antioxidant activity is enhanced by the presence of selenium, which helps to prevent cell damage caused by free radicals within the body.
Portobello and cremini mushrooms have substantial amounts of ergothioneine, followed closely […]

Organic fruit and vegetables may be better for you than conventionally grown crops, US research suggests
Researchers report that in a ten-year study comparing organic tomatoes with standard produce, it has been found that organic tomatoes contained almost double the level of flavonoids, a type of antioxidant.
Writing in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the […]

Diet rich in flavonoids, compounds in fruit, vegetables, coffee, tea and chocolate, could reduce the decline in mental function associated with age, says a new study from France.
“This study raises the possibility that dietary flavonoid intake is associated with better cognitive evolution,” wrote lead author Luc Letenneur in the American Journal of Epidemiology.
The researchers, from […]

Dr. David Birnie and colleagues from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute report that, between 1995 and 2003, the use of implantable cardioverter defibrillators in adults who survived a cardiac arrest increased from 5.4% to 26.7% in Canada; in the US, the rate went up from 9.7% to 42.0%.
Implantable cardioverter defibrillators are small devices that […]