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research into methods of preventing or reversing the damaging effects on the brain caused by alzheimer's disease is heating up -- namely with a common spice, turmeric, and something so simple, the sun. a new study by ucla scientists and colleagues from uc riverside and the human biomolecular research institute, cited in the july issue of the journal of alzheimer's disease, reports findings suggesting the possibility that vitamin d3 and a chemical, curcumin, found in the spice turmeric, might possibly not only prevent, but may help reverse damage done by the typical plaques and tangles which are characteristics of alzheimer's disease.

thyme is a delicate herb which is both pungent and hot with a penetrating fragrance. it is also a fabulous herb for healing a large number of ailments. it is known to increase the flow of urine and to help in menstruation. it helps in the delivery process and prevents miscarriages; in fact, it cleanses all the organs of the body. the abbess hildegard von bingen used thyme for nervous disorders, leprosy and paralysis.

anyone who has tried to lose weight has heard the age-old formula: eat less, exercise more. this is intended to create a calorie deficit, where the body is using up more than it's taking in. the idea is to coerce your body into burning stored fat, but for many people low-calorie dieting ends up burning them out long before the fat is gone. this is not because of a lack of self-control or willpower.

the grocery manufacturers association (gma) today issued the following statement from gma president and ceo pamela g. bailey regarding the release of climate legislation by senator boxer and senator kerry: “we look forward to working with senator boxer and senator kerry to craft legislation which addresses the challenges posed by climate change and which meets the world’s growing food security needs.

the u.s. centers for disease control and prevention (cdc) released the “state indicator report on fruits and vegetables, 2009” report that summarizes data for fruit and vegetable consumption from multiple sources and, for the first time, breaks the results down by state. it also discusses policies and environmental supports that can make it easier for everyone to eat more fruits and vegetables. the report reveals that all 50 states fall short of national objectives for consumption of fruits and vegetables, which aim for 75 percent of americans to eat at least two servings of fruit, and for 50 percent of americans to eat at least three servings of vegetables daily.

digestive health is one of the hottest topics in the food and beverage arena, driven by innovations in product formulations and increasing awareness among consumers of the link between digestive health and immune function, according to market research firm packaged facts. in its new report, “boosting immunity through digestion,” the company reported the global retail market for probiotic/prebiotic foods and beverages topped $15 billion in 2008, a 13 percent increase over 2007.

the u.s. food and drug administration (fda) today issued its strategic plan for risk communication, which outlines the agency’s efforts to disseminate more meaningful public health information, including food safety. the plan also lays out a framework for the fda to provide information about fda-regulated products to healthcare professionals, patients and consumers in the form they need it and when they need it, and for how the agency oversees industry communications.

managing celiac disease is harder for children because they aren’t always able to follow the strict diet and discern which foods contain gluten, said alan m. leichtner, md, director of the center for celiac disease at children’s hospital boston. additionally, older kids face taunting and peer pressure at school, which leads to a feeling of isolation. leichter said the number of children diagnosed with celiac disease is on the rise due in part to better testing and a natural increase in the disease.

the center for consumer freedom (ccf) launched a new $1 million ad campaign designed to put an end to the inaccuracies surrounding the high fructose corn syrup (hfcs). the campaign will communicate to the public what most experts already know, that high fructose corn syrup is nutritionally the same as sweeteners such as table sugar and honey. “people have been spoon-fed misinformation about high fructose corn syrup,” said center for consumer freedom executive director rick berman.

eating more soybeans, which contain high levels of the antioxidant tocopherol, may help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to new research from mcgill university. researchers investigated tocopherols concentration and stability, with an emphasis on α-tocopherol, among early-maturing genotypes grown in multiple environments, and determined the relationship between tocopherols concentration and other important seed characteristics.