Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are presently examining the full range of benefits that native Asian herbs provide. Working with the Chungbuk Oriental Medicine Center in South Korea, the American team hopes to prove that the herb Astragalus promotes weight loss by inhibiting the growth of fat cells. Young-Cheul Kim, a UMass scientist
An article has reviewed recent research into a potential role of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), in preventing colon tumor growth. The study detailed in the World Journal of Gastroenterology has looked at the impact of n-3 and n-6 PUFA on PGE2, an important factor in the tumorigenesis of colorectal cancer.
They can be used to wash dishes, scrub skin and clean countertops. Now, researchers have announced that sea sponges may also contribute to cutting-edge cancer research. A study out of Imperial College London has shown that psammaplin A, which is a chemical that naturally occurs in marine sponges, appears to have cancer- and malaria-fighting properties.
Researchers in Japan have said drinking green tea may be an important health resource to reduce the risk of developing certain types of cancer. The study appearing in the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests drinking five or more cups of the antioxidant-rich beverage can reduce the risk of developing blood cancer by 42 percent. The
Older women who have been diagnosed with colon cancer and have an unhealthy weight may are at a higher mortality rate, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. The team of investigators based their current research on information collected during a 20-year study that monitored more than 1,000 female
While may help patients with diabetes control their symptoms, they are still more susceptible to certain diabetic problems such as blindness. Until recently, physicians did not know how high blood sugar levels damage blood vessels in the eye. According to researchers from Michigan State University, when blood sugar levels rise a protein known as siah-1
Although blood tests can be conducted for a number of health reasons, including measuring , a new study is suggesting that blood tests might be able to predict the presence of rheumatoid arthritis before a patient experiences symptoms. The disease, which deals with the painful inflammation of the joints, usually occurs in older individuals who
A new study challenges the common belief that children who attend daycare separate early in life have lower rates of asthma and allergies later. The research, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, finds that young children in daycare get sick more often and experience more respiratory problems, but that any
Omega-3 fatty acids found in certain fish as well as in many nutritional supplements may provide protection to the liver, new research suggests. The study focused on the effect of omega-3 in obese people. It found that the fatty acids protect the liver from damage cause by insulin resistance. Conducted at the University
The FDA recently announced the approval of a new surgical procedure, which may help patients who suffer from age-related macular degeneration (AMD). The surgery would include the use of an Implantable Miniature Telescope (IMT), which would take place of the eyes natural lenses. AMD is an irreversible condition that causes the retina to breakdown, leading