A common blood test that is used for signs of inflammation may also be an indicator for a patients risk for colon cancer. According to research presented at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), researchers found that a protein produced by the liver as a response to inflammation is
Sinus problems are unpleasant, cause a great deal of discomfort and in some cases can be difficult to treat using traditional methods. However, some practitioners have obtained great results using natural therapies. According to Dr. Mark Pitstick, a health commentator writing a column for the Chillicothe Gazette, those suffering from sinus problems should consider using
Drugs known as beta-blockers are commonly prescribed to people who want to lower their blood pressure however, new research suggests they may actually contribute to heart problems. A study carried out at Columbia University looked at data related to more than 34,000 people who had begun taking beta-blockers following non-cardiac surgery in an attempt
In the past few years, health experts have suggested that the fruit of a palm tree that grows in the Amazon rainforest may offer antioxidant properties to humans. Now, researchers studying the acai berry say they have discovered that the popular ingredient in nutritional supplements and smoothies can be absorbed by the human body. Findings
Reports of chronic lower back pain are on the increase in North Carolina and researchers suggest the same trend could be taking place across the country. Findings published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveal the prevalence of chronic low back pain in the state rose from 3.9 percent to 10.2 percent between 1992
People with asthma often suffer from allergies, too. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, up to 70 percent of those with the respiratory condition are also allergic to things like pollen, dander or even cockroaches. A new study has found that rates of childhood asthma in New York City often match
Some folks are convinced that foggy thinking is a natural part of aging. But if you have hypertension and experience spikes in your blood pressureyou might have an increased risk of experiencing brain drain! Jason C. Allaire, Ph.D., and colleagues at the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, conducted a study
According to new research, seniors with low muscle density are more likely to be hospitalized that those with a more moderate ratio. Muscle density is a measure of the ratio of lean tissue to fat contained within muscle, and scientists now believe it is a better predictor of a persons risk of hospitalization than muscle
Pregnant women who experience high blood glucose may give birth to children with a a higher risk of developing symptoms associated with diabetes, according to a presentation at the 92nd annual meeting of The Endocrine Society. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham monitored the insulin sensitivity, which is a condition that can lead
Eating well, exercising and taking dietary supplements are three ways that modern humans can improve their well-being and promote cardiovascular health. Ancient civilizations did not have the luxury of supplements, and so a recent scientific finding has revealed the oldest known case of heart disease. The revelation was made at the European Society of Cardiologys