People with type 1 diabetes may soon have more options at hand than insulin replacement. Researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have reported being able to treat diabetes my eliminating a single hormone in the body. Called glucagon, the hormone is secreted by the pancreas. In individuals without type 1 diabetes, it
A new study has discovered the first link between sugary soda drinks and the risk of diabetes. According to a study found in Diabetes Care, women who drink more than five ounces of sugar-sweetened cola a week before becoming pregnant significantly increase their risk of developing the disease during a pregnancy. The study found that
Walking is a healthy behavior that can benefit a variety of people. Now, new research looks at its particular effects on those who suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is a condition affecting the arteries of the pelvis and legs, similar to coronary artery disease, which affects the heart. Researchers at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg
If you take herbal supplements or over-the-counter tablets as a way to fight indigestion, then the following story may be for you, particularly if you like a glass of beer or wine every now and then. According to research conducted at Switzerlands University Hospital of Zurich, alcohol may slow digestion, but it doesnt cause gas,
For women going through menopause, the risk of osteoporosis can be much greater than with younger women, as the condition can sometimes cause bones to become weaker and more susceptible to breaks and fractures. Although such as vitamin D and calcium may help keep bones strong, postmenopausal women should be acutely aware of their elevated
More than 207,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Now, a common alternative medicine has been found to boost the uptake of a particular cancer medication. Omega-3 fatty acids, the kind found in abundance in fish oil supplements, appear to help the body process the breast
A new study is suggesting that different extra fat locations may lead to dangerous blood clots for men and women. According to research in the Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, extra pounds could result in blood clots. However, the locations are different depending on the gender. It was found that men have a
A new study has found that pecans may help prevent damage to the nervous system, according to findings published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts in Lowell conducted a study in which they fed mice three diets two that contained different servings of pecans and
Herbal supplements containing red clover may have a beneficial effect on DHEA levels and help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to new research. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that these herbal supplements may have preventive effects, but scientists caution that more research is needed. Julia Arnold of the National Center
Men who are sexually active in their 50s may be at a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of Nottingham propose that having an active sex life, which may include intercourse or masturbation, helps remove toxins from the body. The researchers followed approximately 400 men who had been