A growing number of young Americans are being treated for type 2 diabetes, with obesity suspected as a leading culprit. According to a study appearing in the journal Pediatrics, young people more than doubled their use of diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls aged 10-14 leading with a 166 percent increase. The study
A new study suggests a drastic reduction of carbohydrate intake something more than a few people trying to lose weight have struggled with may not be necessary, as there is evidence even a moderate change can make a big difference. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed the weight of individuals
High hormone levels may affect a woman’s ability to pay attention, according to a trial published in the journal Brain and Cognition. Women commonly experience high estrogen levels during ovulation, and these findings suggest it may interfere with their concentration. Researchers from Concordia University in Canada used mice during latent inhibition, which is a test
As hormone replacement therapy is becoming increasingly discredited, a new survey has revealed healthcare providers have been largely supportive of the use of the black cohosh extract as an alternative. Black cohosh is a perennial woodland plant native to the eastern U.S. and Canada whose root has long been used to prepare herbal supplements and
As nearly two billion people are estimated by the World Health Organization to suffer from iron deficiency, Swiss scientists have announced they developed a new species of rice that has six times more iron than normal. Researchers from ETH in Zurich have succeeded in increasing the iron content in polished rice by transferring two plant
Consuming a diet that is low in caloric intake may lead to improved function in ones immune system, according to a study published in the Journal of Gerontology, Biological Sciences. Previous studies have found that as people grow older, there is a decline in their immune systems. Over the years, researchers have conducted trials using
Older people who take part in both aerobic exercise and resistance training may be better able to manage their blood sugar, as well as improving other aspects of their health, a new study suggests. Canadian researchers studied 117 sedentary men and women over the course of four years, assigning them to various exercise programs for
Practicing yoga may prove beneficial to people with fibromyalgia, according to a study published in the journal Pain. Over the course of eight weeks, a total of 53 female patients with the chronic muscle pain condition were either asked to add yoga to their daily routine or were given fibromyalgia medication. Prior to and after
Incorporating a low-calorie diet and daily exercise into ones lifestyle may slow the mental physical aging processes, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. These health benefits have been found to improve synapses function, which transmits signals between cerebral cells masses. Damage to these neurological channels could be triggered by
Vitamin D may be a beneficial natural supplement as a new study has found that levels of the nutrient are associated with survival rates of lymphoma patients. The nutrient is most commonly received from sunlight exposure, but can also be found in various food and dairy products. Its most known for its link to blood