Men may want to consider drinking coffee as a new study reveals it could help cut prostate cancer risk. Despite researchers saying its too early for physicians to start recommending upping ones coffee intake, initial findings in a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference indicate that
Eating at least five servings of white rice per week can lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. However, people who eat just two servings of brown rice can lower their risk of developing the disease by as much as 16
A new study suggests that a diet with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to unhealthy weight gain. According to researchers from Princeton University, there are some sweeteners that are worse for people than others. When test rats were given high-fructose corn syrup, it was found that they packed on significantly more weight than rats
Researchers have already suggested that taking saw palmetto supplements may help reduce prostate inflammation and increase urethral flow. For more severe conditions, like prostate cancer, nanoparticles may deliver targeted doses of medicine. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences determined that chemotherapy drugs called cisplatins may stay in the body
Children who suffer third-degree burn injuries may experience a severe depletion of vitamin E, according to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Research. For this study, a team of researchers monitored vitamin E levels in eight children with third-degree burns. Specifically, the nutrient intake was examined in the adipose tissue, or fat tissues.
People with high blood sugar may be more likely to develop cognitive problems, according to new research. Scientists at Tel-Aviv University in Israel say that among people with type 2 diabetes, high blood sugar levels can impede thinking. Previous research found a link between diabetes and cognitive decline, with diabetics approximately 1.5 times more likely
Although it is routinely prescribed by doctors to help people of both sexes cut their risk of heart attack and stroke, Lipitor does not seem to be effective for women, new research claims. A study published in the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies analyzed a large body of research pertaining to the drug which
While some people may use aromatherapy as their form of health resources for dealing with stress, there are others who simply let their stress build. But what they dont realize is that they may be taking out their aggression in their sleep. According to a new study published in Head & Face Medicine, people who
Consuming a diet that is low in caloric intake may lead to improved function in ones immune system, according to a study published in the Journal of Gerontology, Biological Sciences. Previous studies have found that as people grow older, there is a decline in their immune systems. Over the years, researchers have conducted trials using
Using well water for drinking instead of deriving it from public supply may put individuals at an increased risk of bladder cancer, according to new research. Scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham reached this conclusion based on a larger study which aimed to uncover the source of differences in bladder cancer rates across