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
Two new studies raise concerns about levels of mercury found in products containing high-fructose corn syrup. In one study, published in Environmental Health scientists found mercury in nine out of 20 samples of high-fructose corn syrup tested. Former FDA scientist and lead researcher Renee Dufault said she warned the agency about her findings, but they
Women who have high blood pressure may want to consider turning to an alkaline diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a new discovery suggests that women who suffer from the problem could be at a greater risk for dementia. The study, which is published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension, suggests that
The amount of salt a person consumes may be determined by genetics, according to a study published in Physiology and Behavior. In an effort to encourage Americans to use less salt, researchers are conducting studies to determine if physiological elements contribute to how much salt a person consumes. A team of investigators enrolled 87 participants
Among patients with certain blood diseases, applying as a preventative measure may reduce the risk of iron overload, according to new research. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine described the case of a particular 16-year-old with sickle cell anemia, which is an inherited condition in which the red blood cells are
Silent vascular disease can affect the way people think, as well as their memory. Now, researchers from the University of California, Davis have discovered that this illness is quite common as people get older. Charles DeCarli, M.D., one of the investigators involved with the study, said that “we’re beginning to realize that vascular disease plays
Women who have a high resting heart rate may be more at risk of suffering from a heart attack, according to new research. Findings published online in the British Medical Journal reveal middle-aged female subjects with a resting heart rate of 76 beats per minute or more had a 26 percent greater chance of suffering
When it comes to radical prostatectomy for early-stage prostate cancer, even brief stress management sessions have been shown to bring both short- and long-term benefits, a study has found. The research was conducted at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and is the first to examine the benefits of psychosocial intervention for