A so-called master switch of inflammation may play a part in determining whether a person becomes obese, new research suggests. In a mouse study, scientists at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the University of California-San Diego looked at how the process of overeating affects the brain. The findings, published in the journal Cell, reveal that
People with a history of cancer may be more susceptible to cognitive issues, according to research presented at the Science of Cancer Health Disparities conference. For the trial, more than 9,800 people aged 40 years and older were surveyed about their dietary regimens and overall health, and among the group, a total of 1,305 previously
Drinking a large number of alcoholic beverages in a single sitting can contribute to the development of clogged arteries, new research suggests. According to scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center, patterns of drinking may have more impact on a persons arterial health than the total amount consumed. In the terms of the study,
Springtime is here. For those who do not live in the U.S., and who consider March 1 when spring has sprung, it was already here, the Straight Dope reports. With springtime comes allergy season. News outlets are recommending that people with seasonal allergies prepare ahead of time. Even though it may still be cold at
As researchers are uncovering ever more evidence of vitamin Ds role in maintaining a healthy immune system, some of them have turned to it for an explanation of bacterial vaginosis (BV) infections. BV may lead to a variety of complications, including preterm birth, and scientists from the University of Pittsburgh and the Magee-Womens Research Institute
Taking herbal supplements is an effective way to get key nutrients on a daily basis, as well as of maintaining the healthy function of one’s organs. Recent research has found that a drug related to a centuries-old folk treatment can reduce the risk of arrhythmia, congestive heart failure and prostate cancer. Digoxin, which is extracted
High-fat diets may increase one’s likelihood of suffering from sepsis, according to a study published in the journal BMC Physiology. Sepsis is a condition that prevents the body from protecting itself against infections that travel through the bloodstream. Over the course of three weeks, two groups of mice were fed either a western diet, which
Obesity has been associated with a range of health problems, and a new study suggests that some of them may already start in childhood in individuals with high body mass index (BMI). Researchers from Penn State University College of Medicine have published a study which suggests that waist circumference and BMI are consistent risk factors
If youve ever experienced the deep, throbbing pain of a migraineyou know this isnt just your average headache. For many folks, it can mean the total disruption of everyday life activities! So what causes migraines? According to the Mayo Clinic, migraines can occur when levels of the brain chemical serotonin riseand then drop sharply. This
Adding antioxidants to ones diet may lead to improved artery health and a lower risk of developing cardiovascular problems, according to findings published in Nutrition and Metabolism. During a recent study, researchers had a total of 70 patients in a hypertension clinic take either supplements containing antioxidants or a placebo over the course of six