An article published in the Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics has detailed a new review study which confirms a diet low in fat and red meat and high in fruits and vegetables may prevent or help treat prostate cancer. Australian researchers reviewed dietary recommendations in the prevention of prostate cancer as well as in
A new study suggests that the nutritional supplement vitamin E can protect a patients brain after they suffer a stroke. Researchers from the Ohio State University revealed that a specific kind of vitamin E can help prevent cells from dying after a stroke, according to findings published in the Journal of Neurochemistry. Vitamin E can
Consuming enough vitamin D is a crucial part of the daily human diet, which means that individuals who get too little of the nutrient may want to purchase a vitamin supplement in order to avoid a deficiency. According to new research, taking such dietary supplements may include another health benefit the reduced risk of
It’s in pills, gel-caps and over-the-counter dietary supplements, and now scientists are saying that that it may soon be used to supplement traditional treatments for alcoholism. It’s fish oil, and it’s available nearly everywhere. A study published in the journal Translational Psychiatry recently announced that the omega-3 fatty acids found in fish oil may mute
People suffering from celiac disease may potentially benefit from boosting their dietary intake of vitamins B, new research has confirmed. Celiac disease results from intolerance to gluten and manifests itself through chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue. It also leads to vitamin deficiency which may cause hyperhomocysteinemia, or high levels of homocysteine, an amino acid
As allergy medications often have unpleasant side effects, sufferers will be relieved to learn a new hayfever-fighting product based on acupressure points is now available. The Qu-Chi acupressure band has been developed by acupuncturist Andrew Broch and works by applying pressure to a specific acupuncture point on the arm, known as the Qu-Chi point, also
A new study suggests that while such as magnesium may help ease muscle pain in the neck and back, exercise may also help ease the discomfort. The study published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, found that when women were exposed to strength training exercises with dumbbells, they experience a muscle build up that helps
Individuals who are affected by chronic sinuses may want to stay away from secondhand smoke as those who are exposed to it are more likely to suffer from chronic rhinosinusitis. According to a new study published in the Archives of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, people who are exposed to secondhand smoke on a
Raw broccoli may be better for your health than a cooked version of the vegetable, according to new research. A study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests that when broccoli is cooked, it reduces the amount of sulforaphane absorbed by the body, foodnavigator-usa.com reports. Sulforaphane is an anti-carcinogen which some researchers
Natural pigments found in vegetables and fruits may help prevent bone loss among older people, according to a new study. Findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrate the power of carotenoids to protect bone mineral density. Carotenoids are biological antioxidants that provide living things with their color. They have also been shown