You've probably heard that curry powder is a powerful antioxidant—the spice turmeric, and specifically a compound in it called curcumin, has been shown in multiple lab and animal studies to slow the growth of, and even kill, cancer cells.
People who suffer from fibromyalgia, a mysterious disease characterized by chronic pain, especially in the joints, often suffer the double insult of others wondering if the disease could be all in their heads. So they might be happy to hear about a new study that found that although women who suffer from fibro report increased pain when they feel anger or sadness, that emotional aspect of their pain sensitivity isn't any stronger than that of other women.