Pesticides can be made more effective and environmentally friendly by improving how they stick to plant surfaces, thanks to new research led by Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering ...

April 9, 2003 -- (San Diego, CA) – Nearly two years ago, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that women who took estrogen for ten years or more after menopause were twice ...

Plant-based materials have traditionally been used to treat a variety of viral infections. Now, researchers have found that cardamom seed extract, as well as its main bioactive ingredient, 1,8-cineole ...

A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in China and the U.S. has found that injecting procyanidin C1 (PCC1), a chemical found in grape seed extract, into older mice extended ...

An herb with the unlikely name of horse chestnut may prove to hold some of the keys to managing chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). Approximately 10%-15% of men and 20%-25% of women are afflicted by ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Wondering about the health benefits of celery seeds? Our experts weigh in. Celery is well known for its low-calorie, nutritious ...

Hemp seed oil, which comes from hemp plant seeds, may have some benefits for hair care. Hemp seed oil is a dark green oil that manufacturers make by cold-pressing the seeds or using solvents to ...

Horse chestnut is a tree that produces spiny-shelled fruits containing seeds, known as conkers. These may have some health benefits, for instance in treating varicose veins and hemorrhoids. However, ...