A Man’s Finger Length May Determine His Prostate Cancer Risk

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

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Study: Celiac Disease Has Become More Common

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

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Scientists Develop Disease-Fighting Tomato

Red, yellow and green are the most common colors you’ll 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 is—these odd-colored tomatoes are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants called anthocyanins! These antioxidants are found

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Researchers Suggest Patients With Kidney Disease Could Benefit From Pomegranate Juice

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

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Scientists: Chronic Inflammation And Cancer Growth May Be Related

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.

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The Health Dangers Of Calcium Deficiency

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 that’s not all that calcium can provide for your continued health. Various medical journals and studies

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Eggs show potential for lowering blood pressure

After years of being maligned for raising people’s 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

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