Research from the Journal of Lipid Research indicates that statins may not have the same benefit in people with a high level of a specific enzyme, with some in fact being more at risk for a heart attack. Statins work by lowering cholesterol in patients who are, or may be, at risk for cardiovascular disease,
Researchers at the University of Michigan say they have made strides in their ability to identify aggressive prostate cancer. The scientists have discovered small molecules called metabolites that may point to more aggressive forms of the cancer, potentially allowing physicians to provide better treatment. Findings published in the journal Nature reveal that one particular metabolite
Researchers used to suggest that most of the synthetic hormones contained in oral contraceptive pills eventually found their way to public water supplies. While this may be technically true, recent research has shown that most of the estrogen found in public drinking water does not come from “the pill.” A study published in the journal
Increasing the use of sunless tanning lotions may lower the number of teenage girls suffering from skin cancer later in life, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Dermatology. Regular indoor and outdoor tanning without the proper skin protection can lead to overexposure of ultraviolet radiation (UVR), which increases a woman’s risk
It may be a good idea for individuals to take the nutritional supplement, vitamin D, as a new study suggests that a deficiency of the nutrient could potentially lead to skin cancer. According to researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital, there is a link between vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma, which is the
Researchers from Johns Hopkins University have found that low levels of vitamin D doubles the risk of stroke among white people, but not blacks. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 137,000 Americans die from stroke each year. The scientists noted that their recent findings further demonstrate the association between vitamin D
Individuals who suffer from type 2 diabetes may want to consider developing an alkaline diet filled with fruits, whole grains and vegetables, as a new study is suggesting that they may not be able to utilize self-control when it comes to eating. And this lack of control could potentially lead to obesity and high blood
Vitamin D is a pivotal nutrient in the human body. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements, it contributes to nearly all major cellular and neural processes, in addition to helping the bones absorb calcium. So it may come as a shock that, according to recent research, many young Americans are vitamin D-insufficient. A report
Much research has been done on the origins of allergies, as well as on which might reduce their severity. While some scientists investigate what triggers allergic reactions in the body, others are looking into the mechanisms by which they occur. Recently, a group of Swedish immunologists found that a common anticoagulant molecule plays a big
Within the past year, more than 200 new food products have emerged in grocery stores around the country containing probiotics, the good bacteria that has been shown to improve a persons digestive health, according to a study. Datamonitor, a market research firm, found that aside from various yogurt products, which are known to carry the