A growing number of young Americans are being treated for type 2 diabetes, with obesity suspected as a leading culprit. According to a study appearing in the journal Pediatrics, young people more than doubled their use of diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls aged 10-14 leading with a 166 percent increase. The study
Individuals who are suffering from liver cirrhosis may soon be finding their physicians prescribing them dark chocolate, as a new study suggests the snack offers health benefits that can help treat the disease. According to research presented at the International Liver CongressTM 2010, eating dark chocolate can help reduce damage to blood vessels in cirrhotic
While adopting an alkaline diet may help prevent individuals from developing blood clots, a new study has found three preemptive recommendations that can help prevent a pulmonary embolism (PE). According to the Supplement to American Journal of Preventive Medicine (AJPM): Blood Disorders in Public Health Making the Connection, there are recommendations that should be
A new study indicates both real and simulated acupuncture appear to provide greater relief of back pain than usual care methods. Scientists from the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle compared four different types of treatment in a clinical trial involving 638 adults with chronic low back pain. The acupuncture methods used in
According to a new study, vitamin D levels in the body at the start of a low-calorie diet are a good predictor of the success of a weight loss program. Researchers from the University of Minnesota measured circulating blood levels of vitamin D in 38 overweight people before and after they followed a diet plan
Individuals who are experiencing severe lower back pain may be able to reduce their discomfort by using certain exercise therapy techniques that could help them work their sore muscles. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine, an exercise machine that is designated specifically for lower back
Besides improving bone health and preventing osteoporosis, steady supplementation of vitamin D may help patients overcome tuberculosis when added to an antibiotic regimen, recent research has determined. Scientists at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry have found that 2.5 milligrams (mg) of the vitamin per day given to patients on a course
While lean protein is known for being a nutritional supplement that can help prevent heart disease, research is finding that a certain protein found in the body may predict an early heart attack or stroke. A study in the journal Neurology found that those who have high levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammation marker
While several studies have pointed to a possible connection between poor sleep habits and weight gain, scientists have identified a hormone that stimulates appetite and is affected when people do not sleep properly. UCLA researchers studied the level of ghrelin, a hormone in the stomach that increases appetite, among both insomniacs and those with healthy
Theres a good reason to keep active this flu season. Researchers say regular exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the chance of being affected by the seasonal flu virus as well as the H1N1 strain. According to Reuters, researchers at Iowa State University have found that moderate exercise helps the immune system function