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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) are beginning to play a huge role in the process of aging.

Tender fleshed, eugenol-scented, and a flavor reminiscent of pears and brown sugar, this "ancient" fruit is a welcome addition to any healthy diet.

Antioxidants have always been viewed as the body's health guardians. A new study shows too much can do more harm than good in the early stages of type 2 diabetes.

Many people believe that antioxidants are all alike - fast-acting and ever-ready to respond to a moment's crises. Experts say "not always," and in some cases, not at all.

Science has many theories regarding why people get older and eventually die, though it is surprising to learn how much mystery remains in this exploration.

Diabetes caused by diet, inflammation, metabolic syndrome, pregnancy or polycystic ovary syndrome results in increased mitochondrial superoxide.

Transitional metals, specifically iron, are important in the production of free radicals.Free radical damage is not uncommon and can be detrimental to the fetus.

In addition to this vegetable's value in immune system health, a compound found in broccoli protects against blood vessel damage that hyperglycemic episodes can cause.

Angiotensin II (Ang II) is the main active peptide in the renin-angiotensin system, but it may play a role in cardiovascular disease.

In an article published in the NEJM, Italian researchers describe specific autoantibodies that contribute to the disease process in systemic scleroderma.

Acute renal failure implies that the kidneys have abruptly ceased working.

While bracing for the flu season consider incorporating extra antioxidants into a regular diet to stop the influenza virus from replicating and causing the flu.

Arthritis is a complex disease with several inter-related causes. Science is learning that oxidative stress is one of them.

Dubbed "butter" pear,unassuming, and once reserved for the elite - avocado has taken center stage as a Superfruit for its epicurean flavor and proven health benefits.

Find out why dopamine-producing cells die in patients with PD, and how preventing this from happening is the current focus of therapy targets

Curcumin, found in the spice turmeric, is a potent anti-inflammatory agent that reduces physical exhaustion in mice with experimental CFS.

Curcumin, a phytonutrient found in turmeric root has many health benefits including antioxidant activity, anti-aging, and immune balancing properties.

Free radicals are unstable molecules that cause damage to the body's cells. Antioxidants can neutralize free radicals.

This article takes a quick glance at prostate health and alternative therapies to pharmaceutical drugs.

Why do we breathe oxygen? Oxygen is necessary for life, and the human brain can only survive a few minutes without oxygen. So why the great interest in antioxidants?

A large study examined antioxidant levels in over 1000 foods. These redox-active phytochemicals protect against oxidative stress-related diseases and free radical damage.

Tyrosine kinase signaling is but one path activated by angiotensin II to regulate fluid balance, cell growth, and more.

DNA damage and mismatched nucleotides introduced during replication are recognized and removed by the cell machinery.