Use of estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) may increase a postmenopausal woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Research. Furthermore, ERT may advance breast cancer, which starts in lymph nodes located under the arms. Researchers gave hormone treatments to mice that developed estrogen receptor positive ovarian cancer, a form of
The foods you eat, the physical activities you pursue and the way you manage your weight may all contribute to your risk of getting cancer, a new report states. According to the Policy and Action for Cancer Prevention report, published by the World Cancer Research Fund and American Institute for Cancer Research, approximately one-third of
Vitamin D is one of the most important nutrients in the human diet. It is essential for almost all cell processes, helps bones absorb calcium and keeps certain diseases at bay. Researchers have known for some time that vitamin D supplementation may reduce the risk of cancer, but recent inquiry has found that more is
When people are trying to lose weight, they sometimes try an alkaline diet rich in fruits and vegetables. However, a new study suggests that ones daily amount of energy exerted could be a successful way to maintain weight loss. According to findings from the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, when patients determined their energy
Post-menopausal women who are looking to boost their libido may be better off seeking alternative health resources, an expert has claimed. Sex therapist and physician Dr. Domeena Renshaw explained that low sexual desire is often treated as a medical problem by doctors, although it is related to many different factors in a womans life. She
Low intake of vitamin D in African American teenagers may lead to developing arterial stiffness, a sign of heart disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. In order to determine the effects of a vitamin D deficiency on heart health, investigators asked 44 black teens to take either
Getting the right amounts of vitamins and minerals can keep individuals healthy; it can also head off numerous preventable diseases. In that vein, researchers have recently suggested that potassium deficiencies may be at least partially to blame for the high rates of type 2 diabetes in certain populations. Scientists at Johns Hopkins University and the
Vitamin D is necessary for hundreds of cellular processes in the human body. While it has long been known that that certain chronic, bile-related liver diseases carry a high risk of vitamin D deficiency, few scientific investigations have put a number on the association between alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver and low levels of the
Cataract sufferers experience poor vision and often undergo lens replacement to eliminate the visual obstructions caused by this condition. However, the American Chemical Societys recent research indicated that carnosine, a dietary supplement, may help stop cataracts from forming. A report by Life Extension Magazine outlines that carnosine may be taken to rejuvenate the body as
A new study has found that monounsaturated fats (MUFA) can help improve cholesterol levels in some individuals. The research, published in Canadian Medical Association Journal, indicated that the risk for individuals to develop cardiovascular disease is greater when there are low HDL-C levels and high LDL-C levels. For people to maintain healthy amounts of these