More than 207,000 American women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the National Cancer Institute. Now, a common alternative medicine has been found to boost the uptake of a particular cancer medication. Omega-3 fatty acids, the kind found in abundance in fish oil supplements, appear to help the body process the breast
A new study is suggesting that different extra fat locations may lead to dangerous blood clots for men and women. According to research in the Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, extra pounds could result in blood clots. However, the locations are different depending on the gender. It was found that men have a
While some individuals may want to lose weight, there are healthier ways to go about it such as an alkaline diet or . Although anorexics may think theyre doing the right thing in terms of maintaining their low weight, researchers have found out that they actually are more prone to excess fat- in their bone
A new study may upset those who enjoy eating certain fruits with their cereal in the morning, according findings published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine. Antioxidants are vital nutrients that help the body fight against free radicals, which can lead to several health complications, including heart disease, memory loss and certain types of cancer.
A recent study suggests that soy consumption can help reduce blood cholesterol levels. Solae, a soy protein company, unveiled the report earlier this month at the American Heart Association conference in New Orleans. The company examined about 150 previous studies exploring the link between soy and lower cholesterol, and reported that total blood cholesterol had
Herbal supplements containing red clover may have a beneficial effect on DHEA levels and help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to new research. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that these herbal supplements may have preventive effects, but scientists caution that more research is needed. Julia Arnold of the National Center
Men who are sexually active in their 50s may be at a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of Nottingham propose that having an active sex life, which may include intercourse or masturbation, helps remove toxins from the body. The researchers followed approximately 400 men who had been
A new study has found that pecans may help prevent damage to the nervous system, according to findings published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts in Lowell conducted a study in which they fed mice three diets two that contained different servings of pecans and
Two new studies raise concerns about levels of mercury found in products containing high-fructose corn syrup. In one study, published in Environmental Health scientists found mercury in nine out of 20 samples of high-fructose corn syrup tested. Former FDA scientist and lead researcher Renee Dufault said she warned the agency about her findings, but they
Women who have high blood pressure may want to consider turning to an alkaline diet high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a new discovery suggests that women who suffer from the problem could be at a greater risk for dementia. The study, which is published in the Journal of Clinical Hypertension, suggests that