It may be a good idea to take such as vitamin D for bone strength as a new study is suggesting that grandparents who have weaker bones may pass it down to their grandchildren. According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, grandfathers who have hip fractures serve as a
A new study has proven that such as vitamin D and calcium can prevent bone fractures, a practice many physicians have been recommending for quite some time. Research conducted at University of California, Davis in Sacramento, Calif., revealed that individuals who take the on a daily basis reduce the risk of bone fractures regardless of
Numerous studies have suggested that acupuncture may reduce pain, aches, tension or stress. Now, a report from the University of Gothenberg, Sweden, has determined that the ancient alternative remedy may partially treat women with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). A study published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism found that four months
An increased risk of stroke may be associated with people who have developed insulin resistance, according to results published in the journal Archives of Neurology. During a recent study, a team of researchers from the University of Miami observed the likelihood of strokes in 1,509 people who developed insulin resistance, a symptom of diabetes. During
New research suggests flaxseed may help improve cholesterol. A study appearing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds people who took one tablespoon of whole flaxseed everyday were able to reduce both their total cholesterol and their LDL, or bad, cholesterol levels. Flaxseed oil, in comparison, did not produce the same results. Women, particularly
Although there are certain such as vitamins A and E have been shown to help keep cancer at bay, a new study is suggesting that garlic consumption may also play a role in preventing the disease. According to researchers from Ohio State University, the more garlic people consumed, the lower the levels of a potential
A new study has found levels of vitamin C in many fruit juices and soft drinks are far higher than those indicated on their labels by the manufacturers. Researchers from the University of Santiago de Compostela developed a new technique that separates and identifies chemical elements to accurately measure the amounts of the vitamin in
New research on oxidative stress and inflammatory signals in the blood may lead to better strategies for preventing several diseases. A team of scientists from Emory University School of Medicine has conducted a study which shows that adding cysteine to intravenous or tube feeding of critically ill patients may reduce the impact of inflammation. Cysteine,
A vitamin A deficiency or overdose can be extremely dangerous, according to a new study. Researchers say the nutrient plays a crucial role in energy production within cells and that too much or too little can have a complex negative effect on the body. “Although vitamin A deficiency is not very common in our society,
Although the role of zinc in fighting infections has long been known, new research has uncovered some of the mechanisms by which it boosts the immune system. Researchers from the Center for Nutritional Sciences at the University of Florida conducted a test in healthy volunteers divided into a group which took nutritional supplements containing zinc