Consuming enough vitamin D each day, either through diet or vitamin supplements, is one of the simplest and most important ways to maintain bone, nerve and organ health. After surveying the public health trends in the United States and abroad, the Endocrine Society recently released its recommendations for monitoring and maintaining healthy vitamin D levels
Walnuts a great source of fiber may be consumed by those suffering from prostate problems, as fiber has been linked to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Now, new research suggests that breast cancer patients could also benefit from including the nuts in their diet, because they may slow the growth of tumors.
containing glucosamine or chondroitin are believed to be helpful in reducing and eliminating joint pain. But researchers are saying supervised exercise therapy can improve symptoms of a common knee pain as well. A recent study followed 131 patients aged between 14 and 40 years with patellofemoral pain syndrome for one year. They found that the
Consuming blueberries, a food source that contains high levels of antioxidants, may help prevent the development of liver disease, according to findings published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology. Despite the development of many liver disease medications, researchers have yet to find a prescription that cause numerous side effects. In an effort to discover a
A daily glass of 100 percent fruit juice reduces the risk factors for several chronic diseases, researchers say. The study, conducted by scientists from the University of Minnesota and based on a review of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2004, found evidence that juice drinkers were slimmer, had better insulin sensitivity
A type of chemical commonly found in food packaging, carpets, clothing and personal care products may affect a womans ability to become pregnant, new research suggests. Findings published in Human Reproduction indicate that a high level of perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) in the blood may delay pregnancy. PFCs are currently being phased out of use in
Adding dairy to a diet helps people consume more calories while maintaining their weight, according to a new study published in the journal Nutrition & Metabolism. The study found that while eating the suggested three servings of dairy per day didnt help people to lose or keep weight off, it did allow them to take
We already know that eating well, exercising and taking nutritional supplements can promote a lean, healthy body. Now, research conducted by a group of New Zealand scientists has found that adding yoga, meditation or another relaxation activity to your regular routine could help you shed additional pounds. The scientists compared the results of three groups
Nearly 9 million U.S. children have skin allergies, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Because of the high prevalence of adverse dermal reactions to allergens, a condition typically diagnosed as eczema, researchers have been looking into how to lower the prevalence of this problem, as well as what such a reduction would
Scientists working at the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute have announced that a compound found in red wine may help prevent cancer growth, if combined with a common immunosuppressant. The team wrote in the journal Cancer Letters that reservatrol, a polyphenol molecule, has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties. Likewise, rapamycin a common immune suppressing