Many modern drugs are derived from purified and concentrated plant compounds (although compared to 20 years ago, few drug companies expend time and money looking at medicinal plant chemistry these days). Rosy periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus), for example, a perennial plant native to Madagascar, is the basis for a number of commonly used cancer drugs that… Read More »
Heart attacks happen when the supply of blood to the heart is suddenly blocked, usually by a blood clot. The leading cause of heart attacks is coronary heart disease. Coronary heart disease is a condition in which the major blood vessels that supply the heart get clogged up with deposits of cholesterol. Before a heart… Read More »
You may know there’s added sugar in your Coke or cookies. But did you know that it’s in your salad dressing, pasta sauce and bread? The Food and Drug Administration came out Friday with its new template for nutrition labels. One big change was the addition of a line for “added sugar,” to be placed… Read More »