It has long been known that dietary restrictions can lead to smaller, slower growing tumors, but MIT scientists have recently discovered why that is not always the case. Researchers at the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have described a cellular pathway that, if activated through a mutation, causes tumors to grow and proliferate independent of
Scientists are in the process of determining ways to keep bones strong and healthy in hopes of discovering how to prevent osteoporosis. While some nutritionists believe that such as vitamin D and calcium could be good for bone strength, researchers are examining a tissue culture that grows human bones. Researchers from the University of Houston
Blueberries are considered to be a superfruit for their numerous health benefits. Containing nutritional supplements like vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber, blueberries can help symptoms of urinary tract infections and varicose veins. A new study has discovered that blueberry juice can also improve memory retention in elderly individuals. According to findings published in the
New research has found the beta-carotene in golden rice converts to vitamin A in the human body. A team of scientists from Baylor College of Medicine and Tufts University conducted a study in which five healthy adults were asked to eat a specific amount of golden rice and measured the amount of retinol, a form
Using dietary supplements and other alternative treatments is something that millions of Americans do in order to stay strong. Now, researchers have announced that many urban adolescents with asthma use alternative and integrative medicine for their pulmonary health. A study conducted at the University of Cincinnati found that 71 percent of participants between the ages
Its a question many deal with on a daily basis: whats the best way to lose weight and keep it off? Researchers at California Polytechnic State University say the answer may rest in how conducive your home is to weight loss success. The new study, appearing in The Annals of Behavioral Medicine, has found that
Painful bone breaks can leave you confined to a wheelchairor possibly send you to a nursing home! But new research to explain how aging slowsor even preventshealing of broken bones provides hope for potential treatments designed to restore lost healing capability! Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center focused their current study on the
These days, vegetarians and vegans can more easily follow a balanced and healthy diet but there are still some nutritional needs they should keep an eye on, according to the Mayo Clinic. In the February issue of Mayo Clinic Womens HealthSource, the experts give advice on how to ensure you are getting adequate levels
A body of research has found a connection between chronic diseases and sleep duration whether that means sleeping a lot or sleeping very little. People with both long and short sleep durations have been found to be at a greater risk of coronary heart disease, diabetes, obesity and death. Now, a new study suggests
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If youve ever seen an older person with a humped back youve witnessed how bone disease can affect your life and health. You might not do anything intentionally to cause these problems, but you might be helping your bones crumble just by taking the next swallow from a cola bottle! In this