Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say adding soy to ones diet is associated with lower diabetes risk and improved insulin sensitivity. A team of nutrition scientists has identified the molecular pathway that allows foods rich in soy bioactive compounds called isoflavones to lower diabetes risk. They say eating soy foods has been shown
Individuals who enjoy red wine, grapes, peanuts and blueberries or who take may have ingested it, possibly without knowing they were doing so. It’s called resveratrol, and scientists are saying that the naturally occurring compound may help the body burn fat cells. Arrate Lasa, a researcher at the University of the Basque Country, Spain, recently
If youre occasionally faced with constipation, diarrhea, bloating, embarrassing gas, heartburn and irritated or uncomfortable bowels, then the importance of regular elimination can be the answer to achieving optimal digestive health. When you cant properly empty your bowels, you could experience damage to every cell, gland and organ in your body. Even worse, without regular,
New research has found evidence that folic acid may suppress allergic reactions and lessen the severity of allergy and asthma symptoms. Scientists from the Johns Hopkins Childrens Center reviewed the medical records of more than 8,000 people aged two to 85 and tracked the effects of folate levels on respiratory and allergic symptoms as well
People who use herbal supplements that include a chemical found in licorice may heighten the risk of organ rejection following transplants, say Taiwanese researchers. A chemical in licorice, glycyrrhizin, is used in supplements as it may decrease the effects of stomach ulcers and liver disease, but it also decreases the absorption of an anti-rejection drug
A particular gene that tends to be associated with higher blood pressure has been identified by researchers at University of Maryland School of Medicine. The scientists said that a common variant of the STK39 gene was linked to higher levels of blood pressure that could also develop into hypertension. As part of the study, they
If you are one of millions of Americans that are continually plagued with constipation, then we have some healthy suggestions for you to get your colon and overall digestive system back on track. If left untreated, a clogged-up colon can: Create a safe haven for parasites Increase your risk of heart disease Lead to possible
Although scientists have long known that a high-fat diet is detrimental to cardiovascular health, a new study has shed new light on some of the mechanisms behind this type of damage. A researcher from the University of Illinois has found that trans fats which are abundantly present in processed foods such as margarine
A new study has found eating fish may not keep your heart as healthy as previously thought. Researchers in Europe followed residents over 55 living in the Netherlands for nearly 20 years. They found no difference in the risk of developing heart failure between those who did and did not consume fish. “Scientists and health
Nutritional supplements containing oils from flax and borage may help improve the health of the skin, according to new research. Scientists from Germany and France explored how daily flaxseed and borage oil supplements would affect reddened, inflamed skin. They applied nicotinate to the skin of 45 women to induce reddening and then assigned them to