Two studies published on February 1 in the Journal of Experimental Medicine reveal that patients with a rare autoimmune disease produce antibodies that attack microbe-fighting immune proteins called cytokines. These findings may help in explaining the reasons of some patients catching yeast infections recurrently. Autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome, or APS-I, afflicts one in 100,000 people and is characterized by disrupted thyroid and adrenal gland function and recurrent skin infections with one type of yeast.

The North American Metal Packaging Alliance, Inc. (NAMPA) supports the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) announcement today to continue its ongoing scientific research and evaluation of bisphenol A (BPA). At the same time, FDA officials reiterated that consumers can continue to use safely existing products that contain BPA. The FDA announcement clearly noted that BPA exposure is not proven to harm children or adults which is consistent with other international regulatory bodies.

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Leafy greens, tomatoes, even sprouts are among the ten foods that pose the biggest risks of food poisoning, according to a new report from the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest. These 10 foods account for roughly 40% of all food borne outbreaks linked to FDA-regulated food, the report found. Leafy greens top the list, followed by eggs and tuna. While cheese came in at the sixth position, berries, which are loaded with antioxidants, were tenth on the list.

A new research, the details of which have appeared in Arteriosclerosis Thrombosis and Vascular Biology, has indicated a possible reason for green vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower being good for the heart. The research conducted by a team from Imperial College London indicated that vegetables contain a chemical that can boost the body’s natural defense mechanism that protects arteries from disease. The team hopes this research could lead to new dietary treatments to prevent heart problems.

Scientists have discovered two powerful new antibodies that neutralized all major forms of the HIV virus from the body of an African man. Scientists associated with the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) at the Scripps Research Institute in the US said these antibodies had revealed an Achilles heel on the virus. This major discovery, reported in the journal Science, also found that these antibodies target a stable portion of the virus that does not frequently mutate a defense mechanism.

Researchers at Texas A&M found in a recent study is that watermelon contains, along with lycopene, other phytonutrients that boost the body. One recent discovered phytonutrient in watermelon is citrulline. When citrulline is consumed, it converts to the amino acid arginine in the body through the work of selected enzymes. Arginine has long been linked to improved heart and immune function and shows promise as a way to offset Type 2 diabetes.

A research conducted by a team of researchers from La Jolla Institute for Allergy & Immunology has unveiled the gene responsible for stimulating the body’s immune system every time fatal viruses and pathogens attack the body. The stimulation of the immune system results in the production of disease-fighting antibodies in the body. The study finding is significant as it would help the researchers understand the molecular steps that activate the body’s immune system when the body is in danger.

Testing by Brunswick Laboratories has determined that each Vindure 900 tablet from Vinomis Laboratories has an ORAC rating of 19,638, which is more than six times the USDA recommended daily consumption level of antioxidants. The antioxidant power of Vindure comes from a hefty dose of its three primary ingredients: over 400mg of 98% pure trans-Resveratrol, 100mg of pure Quercetin, and 400mg of red wine grape extract containing over 90% polyphenols.

A new study, led by Usha Chakravarthy of Queen’s University in Belfast, has indicated that antioxidants found in fruit and vegetables may decelerate sight loss in many elderly people. The study showed that high intake of antioxidants preserved the muscular pigments, slowing down the progression from early age-related muscular regeneration (AMD) to late AMD.

Researchers from Canada and Australia have found that a new antibody that specifically targets cancer stem cells might be helpful in treating an aggressive type of leukemia. The therapeutic molecule created by these researchers attacks a protein, CD123, on the surface of cancer stem cells, which sustain acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This type of leukemia is difficult to treat because it does not respond well to standard chemotherapy.