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
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
Researchers say eating a low-fat diet diet can help people who have had skin cancer avoid getting the disease again. According to Reuters, an International Journal of Cancer study has linked a diet high in saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers followed 457 men and 600
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
A recent body of research has focused on the anti-cancer potential of natural compounds, with some scientists suggesting that a further generation of nutritional supplements could be devised to fight disease. Now, a study from the University of Kentucky demonstrates that grape seed extract can effectively force leukemia cells in a laboratory to kill themselves.
Those who are uncomfortable with the idea of medicating children with attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder may want to look at alternative treatments such as meditation. According to research published in the online journal Current Issues in Education, transcendental meditation showed promise for improving the stress and anxiety levels of ADHD sufferers. “The effect
Recent research indicates that while Americans may hope to eat more healthily, some end up with a poor diet due to their worries about food costs. According to the 2009 Consumer Attitudes about Nutrition survey, 87 percent of Americans pay attention to the nutritional content of their foods, but some try to hold back on
A new research study suggests that if blood flow to your brain decreases, you could develop Alzheimers diseasethe most prevalent, but incurable form of dementia. Robert Vassar, M.D., and colleagues at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine studied human and mice brains and found that a reduction in blood flow to the brain caused energy
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