Hypertension is a significant public health problem, which can lead to life-threatening complications such as stroke or heart attack. Doctors are encouraged to screen their patients for high blood pressure, but this may not be sufficient, as many people lack access to affordable healthcare. Recently, a new study from the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute found that
A new study has found that children with leaner body mass tend to build bigger bones than those who weigh the same but have a greater percentage of fat. Researchers from South Dakota State University analyzed data obtained by taking bone and body composition measurements of rural Hutterite children in South Dakota. “We looked at
Consuming vitamin D, either in dietary supplements or as a part of a healthy eating regimen, is vital for skeletal and cellular health. Individuals who dont get enough of the nutrient are at risk for a number of serious deficiency symptoms, as are people whose body cannot adequately process the vitamin. Concerning the latter group,
You may already be aware of the connection between traffic and other outdoor pollution and asthma symptoms. Now, new research suggests that indoor pollution may also play a role. According to scientists at Johns Hopkins University, rising levels of particulate matter is responsible. Findings published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives draw a connection between
Good news for those who enjoy a cup of joe in the morning: drinking coffee when you are middle-aged could help ward off signs of dementia later on. A Swedish/Finnish study found that people who drank a moderate amount of coffee defined as between 3 and 5 cups per day when they were
Devils claw is an African plant with long-established medicinal properties, but a long drought has pushed it closer towards extinction, and scientists around the world are scrambling to preserve its unique compounds. The scientific community believes the plant may hold the key to effective treatments for a range of conditions including arthritis and tendonitis. Its
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Theres been lots of talk about eliminating trans fats from foods lately. And if youre careful about consuming low-fat foodsyou may be surprised to know theyre not as trans fat free as they claim to be! In this Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill tell you about the hidden fat that
Patients who have been diagnosed with Alzheimers disease may be at an increased risk of developing blood clots, according to findings published in Neuron. Researchers discovered that in addition to causing damage to neurons, the disease may also be blocking blood flow in vessels found in the brain. This is because of an excess buildup
Frankincense may evoke images of Christs birth for many people, but scientists say the herbal supplement now may offer the gift of killing bladder cancer cells. A study in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has demonstrated that an enriched form of the extract, which is taken from tree resin, promotes cancer cell death in the
Beetroot juice, a source of high nitrate levels, may help prevent high blood pressure, according to a study published in Hypertension. Nitrate is a compound that increases the amount of gas nitric oxide that circulates through the blood. In an effort to determine if beetroot juice contains enough nitrate to lower blood pressure, researchers had