Many individuals eat strawberries in order to maintain adequate levels of vitamin C and antioxidants in their bodies, while others may choose to take a dietary supplement for the same purpose. Now, scientists are saying that consuming strawberries regularly may reduce the risk of esophageal cancer. A team of researchers led by officials at the
In the , we informed you of the scientific challenges to the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for vitamin D. Now, two more doctors are promoting the positive health benefits of vitamin Dand warning of the dangers of having a deficiency of this essential nutrient. John H. Lee, M.D., of Saint Lukes Mid America Heart Institute
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Many of us trust our doctors to prescribe the proper medications to help us overcome sickness and heal properly. But a new study shows the number of folks injured or even KILLED by prescription drugs has spiked considerably! In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, find out what may be behind
When it comes to optimum health, most of us are deficient in one key vitamin that can help unlock the mystery of common ailments. If you suffer from heart problems, poor circulation, joint discomfort, decreased bone strength, mood swings, blood sugar imbalance and low energy levels, then your vitamin D levels could be seriously low.
Women who have already entered menopause and are taking hormone supplements may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. Using breast cancer tumors in an animal model, a team of researchers observed how commonly used estrogens and progestins
An article has reviewed recent research into a potential role of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in preventing colon tumor growth. The study detailed in the World Journal of Gastroenterology has looked at the impact of n-3 and n-6 PUFA on PGE2, an important factor in the tumorigenesis of colorectal cancer.
While consuming less fattening foods and following an alkaline diet of fruits and vegetables may help decrease artery blockage, a study has found that exercise may help patients with peripheral artery disease. There are more than 5 million patients who suffer from the disease, which deals with the plaque build-up in arteries that can limit
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 clogs in blood vessels. Results from a study conducted by researchers from the University of Rochester Medical
It might surprise you to hear that as early as age 10, you could start to accumulate fat in your arteries. Over the years it continues to build up and by the time youre 50, your arteries are likely full of thick, sticky plaque and too narrow for optimum blood flow. This leaves you at
Scientists have determined a protein whose production is stimulated by vitamin D3 has tumor-suppressing properties. Spanish researchers from universities in Madrid and Oviedo have built on previous research which had found evidence that the gene CST5, which is responsible for making the protein cystatin D, may be influenced by vitamin D3. The new study set