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POSTED February 11, 2011 - 12:20 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Turmeric drug may benefit stroke victims--study

In a ground breaking research that shall go a long way in improving the lives of stroke victims, scientists found that a drug derived from turmeric has the potential to protect and rejuvenate the damaged brain tissues after an attack.

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A stroke is a brain attack caused by a blood clot or rupture of blood vessels that disrupts the flow of blood to the brain.

As a consequence, cells become damaged and begin to die, resulting in part of the brain to stop functioning.

Sharlin Ahmed, research liaison officer at the Stroke Association, said, "When a stroke strikes, the brain is starved of oxygen causing brain cells to die or be damaged. There is a great need for new treatments which can protect brain cells after a stroke and improve recovery.

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POSTED March 17, 2010 - 12:12 | POSTED BY neha gupta

Indian spices may expose kids to lead poisoning--study

A study conducted by U.S. doctors suggests that Indian spices and powders might expose young children to toxic lead.

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The consumption of these spices elevates the risk of lead poisoning in children, especially in kids below six, which can further cause neurological impairment.

Even low levels of lead exposure can cause behavioral changes in the kids, claimed the researchers.

For the study, 86 Indian spices and 71 ceremonial powders from 15 different stores in Boston were bought and investigated by the doctors.

Findings of the study
The study revealed that around 22 of the 86 spices and 46 of the 71 powders had high amounts of detectable lead.

POSTED March 9, 2009 - 22:53 | POSTED BY Neelam Goswami

New study shows how turmeric's curative element works

Washington, March 9:Adding more to the previous studies that have poured health benefits of Turmeric, an essential spice in Indian cuisine that also has long been known for its medicinal properties, a new study has revealed that this herb with a slew of medicinal qualities can spur human cell membranes behave for better health.

New study shows how turmeric's curative element works

Turmeric is a yellow-coloured rhizome thought to have many medicinal properties including anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancerdefine agents. In India, it is being added to every vegetable and pulses dish cooked in kitchen. Indians also use this yellow Indian spice which belongs to ginger family Zingiberaceae as a readily available antiseptic for cuts, burns and bruises.

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