Eating less fat and cholesterol may lower an individual’s chances of developing breast cancer, according to recent research. Data published in the American Journal of Pathology indicates that people who eat a high-fat diet may develop breast tumors at a much higher rate than those who consume a healthy, balanced regimen. The researchers, oncologists and
The Womens Health Initiative is in the process of testing how and why women are less likely to suffer from complications associated with a stroke. This study is sponsored by the U.S. government and aims to examine why estrogen may protect women and why testosterone leaves men open to brain injury. Men are twice as
An increased level of testosterone may increase a mans risk of suffering from heart complications, according to a study presented at The Endocrine Societys annual meeting. During a five-year study, researchers monitored the risk of suffering fractures in more than 690 men with an average age of 72 years. Over the course of four years
Incorporating physical activity into one’s daily routine may prove beneficial to those with a family history of obesity, according to findings published in the journal <i>PLos Medicine.</i> For this trial, a team of researchers analyzed information collected from a recent study that included more than 20,400 participants. This data included any hereditary illnesses that could
The health damage wrought by smoking has been highlighted by a recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to the CDC, a smoking ban in the city of Pueblo, Colorado led to a drop in the number of hospitalizations for heart attacks. During the three years following the ban, these
For those who struggle to lose weight, there may be a new answer to their struggle with low energy and a high appetite. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine identified an important enzyme in the brain that may regulate both of these factors. The team conducted studies on mice and learned that reducing prolylcarboxypeptidase (PRCP)
Those with a family history of blood clots in the veins have more than double the risk of developing the condition than those without it, according to new research. In the course of the study, Dutch scientists analyzed blood samples and family history and environmental risk factors from 1,605 patients who had experienced their first
When women report symptoms of coronary heart disease, family doctors may be more likely to diagnose a psychological problem such as stress, according to new research. The findings, presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics meeting, revealed that physicians may vary their diagnosis based on gender in cases where a stressful incident is also cited as
Incorporating several foods containing anti-inflammatory compounds into one’s diet may help stave off several health issues, according to a study conducted at Lund University in Sweden. Over the course of four weeks, a total of 45 healthy people who were considered overweight ate foods enriched with anti-inflammatory nutrients, such as antioxidants, fiber and omega 3
It is no secret that contemporary lifestyles have made it more difficult for families to sit down together at mealtime. Now, research suggests that this factor could be among those causing people to pay less attention to what they eat and gain weight in the process. A Japanese study published in the British Medical