Heavy Metals Found in Indian Herbs
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One in five herbal products tied to an ancient Indian form of alternative medicine could contain potentially toxic levels of heavy metals such as lead, mercury and arsenic, a new survey finds.
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Researchers at Kingâs College London claim that the curry-leaf tree, which is used in traditional Indian medicine and is found in many curry dishes, could aid people with diabetes.
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A new government study has found high concentrations of heavy metals at the bottom of an Indonesian bay that U.S. giant Newmont Mining Corp. has been accused of polluting.
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Pollution from pesticides and insecticides in various parts of Greece has risen dangerously, while similar toxic substances have been detected in olive oil as well as imported fruit and vegetables on sale in ...
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Women with a history of  postpartum depression tend to have unusually high levels of  copper in their blood, a new study has found -- suggesting the  mineral may play some role in the disorder.
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An ingredient in the curry leaf tree may help control diabetes, according to British researchers at the department of pharmacy at King&#39;s College London.
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NEW YORK  - Women with a history of postpartum depression tend to have unusually high levels of copper in their blood, a new study has found -- suggesting the mineral may play some role in the disorder.
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CHENNAI, India  - A study from India shows that use of smokeless tobacco in the form of chewing tobacco or snuff is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer in the "hypopharynx" -- the area at the back of the throat immediately above the larynx, or voicebox.
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A common ingredient used to make curry could offer protection against cancer, research suggested today. Researchers believe lower rates of leukaemia in Asia could
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WEDNESDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- A chemical found in curry may help the immune system clear away brain plaques associated with Alzheimer&#39;s disease, a new study suggests.
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NEW YORK  - An herb long-used in traditional Indian medicine may help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar, a new study suggests.
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LONDON: Turmeric might quite literally be the very spice of life, helping the body ward off blood cancer and ensuring Indian children had a lower incidence of leukaemia than Western countries, scientists have said.
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I have seen some warnings about hijiki seaweed as a possible source of high levels of arsenic. How alarmed should I be?
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Turmeric, a spice used extensively in  Asia as a key ingredient of curry, may be protecting children  against leukemia, a scientist said on Thursday.
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A US Food and Drug Administration study shows a toxic chemical found in nature and used in rocket fuel has come up in tests on lettuce and milk samples.
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The US Food and Drug Administration has issued a nationwide warning after having discovered residue of untested pesticides in ginseng imported by a New Jersey firm.
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Hungary has banned the sale of its signature spice, paprika. The Health Ministry announced the ban today and says it's necessary because a moldy toxin was found in spice sold by three of the largest companies.