A nutritional health supplement developed in China showed some benefit in preventing some cancers, as well as improving overall life expectancy, according to research done jointly by the National Cancer Institute and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences. The supplement, known as “Factor D”, combines vitamin E, selenium and beta-carotene and was tested on nearly
Healthy adults with high levels of phosphate in their blood are 50 percent more likely to have increased levels of calcium in the coronary arteries, which is a key indicator of future cardiovascular risk, says new research. The findings, which will be published in the February 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Society
Those with allergies or asthma symptoms may want to consider taking vitamin D supplements as researchers found that patients who had lower levels of the nutrient were more likely to suffer from asthma symptoms. According to a study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, lower levels of vitamin D were linked to
A naturally-derived drug has shown promise in treating a lethal form of brain tumor, scientists have reported. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have presented results from Phase II clinical trial of AT-101, a pill produced from a compound found in cottonseed that appears to overcome the abnormal growth patterns of tumor
It may be a good idea to try for pain, as a new study suggests that opiate-based pain killers such as morphine may lead to cancer growth. According to Molecular Targets and Cancer Therapeutics, two new studies are indicating that certain pain killers may be the cause of the growth of certain cancers. It was
Men who suffer from infertility may want to consult with their doctor over the possibility of other health concerns as a new study suggests that the problem could also increase a mans risk of developing prostate cancer. Staying on top of could be a life-saving cautionary measure as research printed in the journal, Cancer, suggests
Researchers have discovered that while may help an individual lose weight, there are certain ways to trick the body into consuming more energy, which can ultimately result in a slimmer figure. According to a study published in the journal, Cell Metabolism, when a chemical that blocks an enzyme called Fyn kinase was given to a
Eating broccoli may help stave off osteoarthritis, according to a study conducted at the University of East Anglia in England. This is because nutrients found in the vegetable help prevent compounds that lead to joint degeneration. Osteoarthritis is a disease that causes gradual destruction of joint cartilage, especially in the hands, hips, spine, knees and
What aren’t vitamin supplements good for? After all, they provide the body with valuable nutrients while reducing the time and effort it takes to consume them. Certain vitamins are especially important for healthy growth and development, as indicated in a study recently published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health. Scientists at the Child and
The fall is a tough season for some outdoor allergy sufferers with weed pollens like ragweed, sagebrush, pigweed, tumbleweed and cocklebur causing sneezing, watery eyes and itchy, runny noses. There is relief without the use of over-the-counter or prescription medications, however. According to a recent MSNBC.com article, knowing what triggers allergy symptoms is important. The