Scientists have determined a protein whose production is stimulated by vitamin D3 has tumor-suppressing properties. Spanish researchers from universities in Madrid and Oviedo have built on previous research which had found evidence that the gene CST5, which is responsible for making the protein cystatin D, may be influenced by vitamin D3. The new study set
Although scientists have long known that high salt intake may lead to cardiovascular disease, it is only now that we are learning about some of the mechanisms behind the phenomenon. A team of German, Finnish and Austrian researchers has discovered a new “storage area” for salt in the body within the skin. In laboratory
Individuals may want to search for therapeutic health resources in order to treat their intense anxiety, as it may affect their ability to cope with negative emotions. According to a new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, individuals who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) are less able to respond to any negative
In an era when children and adults are all too readily prescribed medications for mental problems, a new study which has found cognitive behavioral therapy helps prevent teenage depression may be welcome news. A study conducted at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee, has found that adolescents at an increased risk of depression who participated in
According to researchers, a stimulation of a group of nerve ending receptors may facilitate bowel movement. Scientists from Emory University in Atlanta have also been testing various compounds that may work with those receptors, paving a way for the development of new laxatives. The research involved two groups of mice, the first of which had
Women who are experiencing a low libido may want to consider alternative medicine, as some physicians believe that such as Omega-3 fatty acids can help in the battle of depression, one of the symptoms of a low sexual desire. A new study has found that low sexual desire may be directly linked to an associated
According to new research, omega-3 fatty acids could help protect men against advanced prostate cancer. Scientists from the University of California at San Francisco have determined that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can be primarily found in fish, reduces the risk irrespective of an individuals genetic predisposition, according to Health Day. The
A new study is suggesting that estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may not only lead to , but also an asthmatic condition in post-menopausal women. According to findings published in the journal Thorax, HRT may increase the risk of women developing asthma after they go through menopause. Researchers followed 57,664 women for three years and
Scientists have discovered a significant correlation between blood pressure and outdoor temperature in a study that included a large sample of elderly adults. The study was conducted by French scientists who monitored 8,801 French participants over the age of 65 and found that systolic and diastolic blood pressure values differed significantly across the four seasons
A new study has found that survey results may help dentists diagnose patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), according to findings presented at the annual American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine meeting. Commonly found in adolescents, the symptoms of SDB include obstructive sleep apnea, upper-airway resistance syndrome and snoring. During the trial, the parents of more