A new study has debunked the myth that hormones in fat can help menopausal women reduce hot flashes. Research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests women with higher body mass indexes and more body fat actually have more hot flashes, according to Reuters. The study found participants who gained weight during the course
A new study suggests depression is associated with the accumulation of visceral fat which has been known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Visceral fat is the kind of fat found between internal organs at the waistline, and scientists from Rush University Medical Center have shown that depression triggers an increase in
You may already be aware of the importance of getting enough protein to help maintain muscle and may even be taking nutritional supplements for this purpose but did you know that sufficient protein intake could also help you lose weight? In an Australian study, the fat-burning potential of a group of overweight and
Recent research has helped us to understand the relationship between high cholesterol and osteoporosis and discovered a way in which the immune system plays a role in the bone condition. Researchers from UCLA used human blood samples to isolate immune T cells. They combined half of them with normal LDL cholesterol and the rest with
A recent study concluded that costs for diabetic treatment could triple by 2034. According to research found in Diabetes Care, diabetic cases across the United States will double to 44.1 million in the next 25 years, and costs for treatment will be upwards of $336 billion. Those who are at risk for developing the blood
Although an alkaline diet filled with fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help prevent individuals from having a heart attack, a new study suggests that aside from diet and exercise, blood circulation has a leading role in preventing blockages in blood vessels. Results from a study conducted by researchers from the University of Rochester Medical
It may be safer to take for ailments as opposed to prescription drugs as a new study shows that poisoning as a result of prescription drugs is on the rise. Research published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that hospitalizations as a result of poisoning by opioids, sedatives and tranquilizers have increased 65
A study conducted by Tufts University researchers has determined that vitamin deficiencies may be partially to blame for metabolic syndrome (MS), a disorder that predisposes individuals to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In a survey of people aged 65 and older, nutrition experts discovered that those suffering from the syndrome are much more likely to be
A PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, blood test is the most common way to screen for prostate cancer. Now researchers are saying theyve developed a new PSA test that can identify whether or not men are at risk for a relapse. According to WebMD.com, the test proved to be 300 times more sensitive than commercially available
Researchers feel they have found an effective way to diagnose pulmonary embolisms before its too late, according to a study found in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A pulmonary embolism is brought on when a blood clot somewhere in a persons body travels to their lungs. For those who are worried about the risk of