Soy peptide can combat cancer

WASHINGTON - Lunasin, a soy peptide often discarded in the waste streams of soy-processing plants, could be beneficial for fighting leukaemia and blocking the inflammation due to chronic health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and stroke, according to two new University of Illinois studies.

Pine bark extract may help treat early diabetic retinopathy

WASHINGTON - An antioxidant plant extract from the bark of the French maritime pine tree can treat diabetic retinopathy in the early stages, says a new study.