Links for September, 2009

 

Freshly Crushed Garlic Better For the Heart than Processed

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/07/090729103739.htm

A new study reports what scientists term the first scientific evidence that freshly crushed garlic has more potent heart-healthy effects than dried garlic. Scheduled for the Aug. 12 issue of the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, it also challenges the widespread belief that most of garlic's benefits are due to its rich array of antioxidants. 

Low vitamin D levels linked to metabolic syndrome 

http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/content/view/print/255429

Increasing blood levels of vitamin D are linked to a lower prevalence of the metabolic syndrome, as well as improved ‘good’ cholesterol levels, says a new study.

Doubling Of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Over-45s In Under A Decade

 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/06/080629191247.htm

 Rates of sexually transmitted infections have doubled among the over 45s in less than a decade, reveals research published ahead of print in the journal Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Popular Insect Repellent Deet Is Neurotoxic

 http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/08/090804193230.htm

 The active ingredient in many insect repellents,