A new report suggests private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often, to minimize health risks to children. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the new guidance has been published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and calls for annual well testing, especially for nitrate and microorganisms such
Baker’s yeast may help to alleviate Parkinson’s disease, according to a study presented at this year’s Society for General Microbiology meeting. Previous trials have found that some natural compounds may be able to be incorporated in treatments for patients with this disease, and researchers believe that yeast could be one of them. Recently, worms used
An increasing number of Americans are suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension), new statistics reveal. However, the data also indicates that more people are aware of their condition and are receiving treatment than in the past. Figures from the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reveal that hypertension is on the rise among both
UVA radiation may lead to DNA damage in human melanocyte cells, which can lead to developing melanoma, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Melanocytes are skins cells containing compounds that darken the skin in order to protect against extreme light exposure. Previous studies have found that if these cells
Scientists have found elevated cholesterol levels during midlife substantially increase the risk of developing Alzheimers disease or vascular dementia. An international team of researchers from Kaiser Permanentes Division of Research and the University of Kuopio in Finland analyzed 10,000 individuals over a period of 40 years. Their work suggests those with high cholesteroldefined as 240
Scientists have found evidence that celiac disease, a painful digestive system disorder, is more than four times more common today than it was in the 1950s. Celiac disease results from intolerance to gluten and manifests itself through chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue. It also leads to vitamin deficiency which may cause hyperhomocysteinemia, or high
According to a study in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology, eating foods that contain high levels of fructose may increase your risk of high blood pressure. In an effort to determine the effects of too much fructose on heart health, researchers surveyed more than 4,500 people aged 18 years or older about their
A new study suggests a drastic reduction of carbohydrate intake something more than a few people trying to lose weight have struggled with may not be necessary, as there is evidence even a moderate change can make a big difference. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed the weight of individuals
A growing number of young Americans are being treated for type 2 diabetes, with obesity suspected as a leading culprit. According to a study appearing in the journal Pediatrics, young people more than doubled their use of diabetes medications between 2002 and 2005, with girls aged 10-14 leading with a 166 percent increase. The study
High hormone levels may affect a woman’s ability to pay attention, according to a trial published in the journal Brain and Cognition. Women commonly experience high estrogen levels during ovulation, and these findings suggest it may interfere with their concentration. Researchers from Concordia University in Canada used mice during latent inhibition, which is a test