A study conducted by researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University, suggests that low-income diabetic adults who have food insecurities due to the recent recession are at a greater risk to experience complications from their illness, compared to those who do not have these worries. Nutrition plays a key role in a diabetics’ treatment, according to
People who lead physically and mentally active lifestyles, which can lead to mild stress levels, may be at a lower risk of developing melanoma or colon cancer. This is because a recent study published in Cell suggests that a busy schedule could be preventing the growth of cancerous tumors. For the trial, researchers allowed mice
Prostate cancer patients may have an increased risk of suffering from bone mineral content (BMC) loss compared to men who are cancer-free, according to findings published in British Journal of Urology International (BJUI). Individuals who develop lower levels of BMC can also have an increased risk of suffering from bone fractures and osteoporosis. A total
New research has determined that extract taken from a Japanese plant called the biyouyanagi flower may be able to assist medical researchers in the fight against HIV. Also called the Hypericum chinense, the yellow-petalled flower contains compounds that potentially can be turned into anti-HIV drugs using ultraviolet light exposure, according to scientists at the Scripps
Eating a diet that is low in red meat and processed foods may help breast cancer survivors prolong their life, according to new research. Researchers at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California say that following an eating plan that includes plenty of vegetables, fruit and whole grains could help women avoid death from other chronic diseases
Individuals who are lactose intolerant and cannot consume dairy products, but would like to maintain bone health, may find a good substitute in soy milk and other soy products. A study conducted by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) looked at how soybean isoflavones affect bone mass. In the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition they explained
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
Older people are more prone to infections and cancers, including those that affect the skin, and scientists have proposed an explanation why this may be the case and how the risk could be reduced. A team from University College London compared two groups of people one under the age of 40 and the other
For some time, doctors have known that alcohol abuse weakens bones and decreases bone mass, but now a study has shows that increased alcohol use interferes with genes needed for bone health. Researchers at the Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago injected rats with alcohol which would be equal to three days of
High consumption of nuts may be linked to lower cholesterol, according to a report published in the journal, Archives of Internal Medicine. During a recent study, investigators from Loma Linda University in California collected data from 25 trials conducted in order to determine the health benefits of eating nuts. The research was based on more