More than $62 billion a year is spent worldwide on over-the-counter painkillers, according to Psychological Science. Now scientists have discovered that popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)such as aspirin and ibuprofenmay be dangerous for your prostate. These drugs can reduce blood levels of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) marker doctors use to detect abnormal prostate cells. This
Consuming watercress on a regular basis may reduce breast cancer risk, according to findings published in the <i>British Journal of Nutrition and Biochemical Pharmacology.<i> This is because nutrients found in the plant can block the spreading of cancer-related proteins. Following a fasting period, a group of breast cancer survivors were asked to eat 80 grams
People who suffer from anxiety disorders may have an increased risk of being diagnosed with heart disease, according to a report published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In an effort to determine the effects of the mental illnesses on heart health, two groups of researchers observed two groups of people who
If you take herbal supplements or a daily multivitamin, it may be because you are trying to improve your cardiovascular health, something that nearly all doctors strenuously emphasize. How many times do you think a physician would need to remind you about your cholesterol before you took their words to heart? Recently, scientists announced that
Bile acid, or lithocholic acid (LCA), may be linked to cell longevity, according to findings published in the journal Aging. This is because exposure of the acid to free-living yeast can lead to improved health. Prior research has resulted in this compound improving liver and pancreatic health in mice. For this study, a team of
As the American population grows older doctors should expect a significant increase in age-related macular degeneration, according to a new study. The study, published in the April issue of Archives of Ophthalmology, estimated that by 2050 the number of people with early age-related macular degeneration will double in the U.S. to more than 17.8 million.
A form of prostate cancer therapy may lead to bone decay, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Over the course of one year, a team of investigators monitored 26 prostate cancer patients who were being treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), which may cause bone degeneration. Throughout the
A new study has found that regular screenings for prostate cancer cut the risk of dying from the disease in half, according to Lancet Oncology. This is because patients who may develop prostate cancer will be more likely to be diagnosed earlier and begin treatment sooner. In an effort to determine how much regular screenings
Consuming a high-protein diet as an adolescent may lead to weight gain as a person ages, according to findings published in the journal Nutrition and Metabolism. During a recent study, a total of 18 rat litters were divided into three groups of six, and were fed a high prebiotic fiber, high protein or a normal
People who are searching for health resources to help improve their blood flow and circulation may want to try listening to a funny comedy routine, a Stanford University of Medicine professor has suggested. Dr. Bill Fry told an audience at University College Cork that research has found that laughter can have health benefits for the