Nicotine addiction

Nicotine and cocaine leave a similar change in the brain after one contact.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110503171745.htm

Gene/Diet Weight Loss

People with certain genes identified with weight gain who add omega 3 FA'S to diet weigh less.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/04/110420183740.htm

Omega 3's Decrease Muscle Loss in Aging

Recent study shows omega 3 FA's increase rate of muscle synthesis, increase supply of amino acids and increase insulin in older adults.   http://www.ajcn.org/content/93/2/402.abstract?sid=4a2bb74e-fa0c-42ab-a933-8577601e750e

Spirulina boosts immune system & improves anemia

UC study shows spirulina (blue green algae) helps both immunity & anemia in older people http://www.worldhealth.net/news/spirulina-may-boost-immune-system/

Reaching 90 years of age

Recent study in Journal of Internal Medicine revealed factors such as moderate coffee consumption, physical work capacity, good socio-economic status and low cholesterol may be responsible for a high survival rate to age 90.  Parents' survival rate did not seem to affect the outcome.  http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2796.2010.02331.x/abstract

Diet soda and stroke

Recent study suggests drinking diet soda daily is linked to increased risk of stroke & heart attack
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/02/110209121653.htm

Cherry Juice and muscle strength

The American College of Sports Medicine reports that cherry juice improves recovery of muscle strength after extensive exercise.  It is believed that this is due to both the anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits of cherry juice.   http://www.worldhealth.net/news/cherry-juice-aids-post-exercise-muscle-recovery/