Individuals who are suffering from liver cirrhosis may soon be finding their physicians prescribing them dark chocolate, as a new study suggests the snack offers health benefits that can help treat the disease. According to research presented at the International Liver CongressTM 2010, eating dark chocolate can help reduce damage to blood vessels in cirrhotic
Nutritional supplements containing blueberry extract may have the potential to shrink tumors in babies and young children, new research suggests. Scientists at Ohio State University studied the effect of blueberry extract on mice with blood vessel tumors. The study, published in Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, shows that compounds in blueberries may be able to diminish
Those trying to follow a weight loss plan sometimes crave an extra portion of less-healthy food, or spend time at an event where temptation is inevitable. For a few, it can be difficult to get back on track. Now, new research shows that the overindulgent may not be entirely at fault. According to the University
Older individuals who would like to lower their risk of some age-associated neurodegenerative conditions, such as dementia or Alzheimers, may want to take stock of their vitamin B intake. A new study has found that high levels of vitamins B6, B12 and folate may help protect the brain and the mind from premature
Older individuals may want to consider taking such as Ginkgo Biloba, which doctors believe can help with memory retention, as a new study is suggesting that the neurological disease, dementia, could potentially become an epidemic among the elderly. According to findings published in the Annals of Neurology, dementia is prevalent in 18.2 percent of people
A new study has found that the presence of testosterone and other male sex hormones in the ovaries may improve female fertility, according to findings published in Molecular Endocrinology. A team of researchers examined the ovaries of female mice, some that were healthy and others with irregular levels of androgen, which are male sex hormones.
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Scientists have found a genetic mechanism that contributes to an elevated risk of colon cancer, which may help identify high-risk individuals and educate them about prevention and early detection of this deadly disease. A team from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (CWRUSM) and Johns Hopkins Medical Center analyzed DNA from individuals born with
New research is showing that diet and exercise may prevent individuals from developing diabetes. A study found in The Lancet discovered that by adding an exercise regimen and developing a healthy eating lifestyle could cut the risk of diabetes by more than one-third for susceptible people. Usnews.com reports that such as dieting and exercising are
Scientists have discovered a new, effective method of predicting lead poisoning risk, which could help individuals get earlier before harmful side effects occur. The United States is currently looking for ways to determine exactly who should be tested for lead poisoning, as it can be an unnecessary cost. However, researchers from Michigan State University have