A new study has found that the caffeine in coffee may help protect against developing diabetes, according to the findings that were published in this months American Chemical Societys Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. Previous studies using animals have proven that consuming coffee could lower the risk of being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
Vitamin E, a natural supplement found in pistachios, may help decrease the risk of lung cancer. Findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference suggest that a handful of pistachios every day in ones diet may decrease the risk of developing lung cancer, as well as other diseases.
During the current Melanoma and Skin Cancer Detection and Prevention Month, experts have offered tips on some natural approaches to reducing the risk of recurrence of this deadliest of skin cancers. Dermatologists say if detected early, melanoma is highly curable. In stages 0-1 (localized without spreading beyond the outer layers of the skin), the cancer
According to a new study, low level light therapy (LLLT) offers a promise to improve neuronal cell function in patients with Parkinsons disease (PD). PD is a chronic and progressively disabling neurodegenerative brain disease that impairs motor control, speech and other functions. According to the National Parkinson Foundation, an estimated 60,000 new cases of the
Chemists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have announced they are coming closer to developing more reliable standards for measuring vitamin D levels in blood. Currently, there is no standard laboratory test for measuring vitamin D levels in humans and no agreement on what is considered the optimal vitamin D level. “No
Its called the “Vitality Project” and for the town of Albert Lea, Minnesota, it has become more than just a weight-loss program. The endeavor was spearheaded by adventurer and travel writer Dan Buettner and sponsored by the AARP and United Health Foundation. It set out change the community and to make it a healthier place
Scientists are saying body mass index (BMI) is consistently linked to length and quality of sleep, opening a potential avenue of research into using sleep regulation to maintain a healthy body weight. Researchers, who were part of the Integrative Cardiac Health Project at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, analyzed the sleep, activity and energy expenditures
Researchers believe angiotensin 1-7, a hormone naturally produced by the body that has cardiovascular benefits, may also act to improve metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is associated with excess body fat in the midsection, high blood pressure, sugar and lipids levels. If untreated, it may increase the risk of heart disease, stroke or diabetes. Israeli scientists
People who use herbal supplements that include a chemical found in licorice may heighten the risk of organ rejection following transplants, say Taiwanese researchers. A chemical in licorice, glycyrrhizin, is used in supplements as it may decrease the effects of stomach ulcers and liver disease, but it also decreases the absorption of an anti-rejection drug
One of the best defenses against poor health during cold and flu season may be a healthy and well-balanced diet. A report on ABC News suggests that there are certain herbs and spices that may offer a particular boost to the bodys immune system as it fights off illness. For example, oregano has been linked