In a recent study, scientists from The University of Warwick and The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) discovered that men who have long index fingers may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer found in
Scientists have found evidence that celiac disease, a painful digestive system disorder, is more than four times more common today than it was in the 1950s. Celiac disease results from intolerance to gluten and manifests itself through chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue. It also leads to vitamin deficiency which may cause hyperhomocysteinemia, or high
Red, yellow and green are the most common colors youll see when shopping for tomatoes. But researchers at the John Innes Center in Great Britain have developed a breed of purple tomatoes using genes from the snapdragon flower. The good news isthese odd-colored tomatoes are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants called anthocyanins! These antioxidants are found
Researchers in Japan have said drinking green tea may be an important health resource to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer. The study appearing in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests drinking five or more cups of the antioxidant-rich beverage can reduce the risk of developing blood cancer by 42 percent. The
A new study indicates that pomegranate juice could help to prevent complications among kidney disease patients who are on dialysis. The recent evidence backs up previous research that has found there are health benefits from drinking pomegranate juice. The scientists from Western Galilee Hospital and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology in Israel noted that the
A pair of new studies has found drinking water and skim milk may help gout sufferers prevent the painful attacks. In the first study, researchers at Boston University School of Medicine discovered that the more water sufferers drank, the lower their risk of recurrent attacks was, according to WebMD. “This suggests that dehydration may indeed
The importance of taking advantage of natural supplements and remedies to reduce inflammation has recently been driven home by the results of a study that found that prolonged inflammation may be conducive to cancer growth. According to scientists from the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, inflammatory conditions may induce the proliferation of tumor cells.
Lowering the likelihood of gestational diabetes may be as simple as adding more fruits and vegetables to one’s daily diet. Simply eating fewer processed foods and more produce can make it much less likely a pregnant woman will develop type 2 diabetes, the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC) has said. Gestational diabetes typically occurs when
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for your body and bones. This essential strength-building nutrient helps your muscles contract maintain proper blood vessel function secrete hormones and enzymes and send messages through your central nervous system. But thats not all that calcium can provide for your continued health. Various medical journals and studies
After years of being maligned for raising peoples cholesterol, eggs have recently been cleared of that charge, as well as linked to many health benefits. Now, Canadian researchers are reporting that eggs may have an additional positive effect: reducing your blood pressure. Findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggest that both