Eating right and taking daily vitamin supplement may do more than keep adults healthy and alert. According to new research, using nutrition to prevent or control type 2 diabetes may in turn lower a person’s risk of cancer. Statistics presented at the annual conference of the American Association for Cancer Research indicates that mature adults
How does the average person replace protein and nutrients after a hard workout? Many people try consuming supplemental bars, shakes, protein powders or vitamin supplements. As part of a wholesome diet, these products may help the body stock up on the proteins needed to maintain good muscular health. The same cannot be said of harness-racing
A new study found that the improvement in U.S. heart disease rates leveled off from 1999 through 2004, after 30 years of steady progress. Lead researcher Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez said that while there have been gains made in health resources and in addressing heart disease risk factors like lowering cholesterol and blood pressure and smoking
Individuals who come from families with a history of coronary artery disease may want to consider taking such as vitamin E and zinc, as a new study suggests that family history could be the number one indicator for a risk of clogged arteries. According to scientists from the Henry Ford Hospital, patients with a family
Women who experience chronic stress may be at an increased risk of suffering from breast cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Research. For the trial, researchers from the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles used mice that were genetically altered to have breast cancer, and put the first group in
Women who are experiencing osteoporosis or loss of bone mass as a result of may be able to receive new treatment that could help heal the problem faster than previous methods. According to researchers from Case Western Reserve University, using natural and artificial sheaths to heal bone injuries may have a faster effect. The sleeve-like
Scientific institutes from Mexico and China have announced they will collaborate to explore a potential role of medicinal plants in the treatment of the H1N1 flu. According to Xinhua News Agency, The partnership will involve Mexicos National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) and Beijing-based China Medical University, and the agreement is expected to be signed in July.
Plane passengers who sit by the window are more likely to develop a dangerous blood clot, new research suggests. Dutch scientists say that people flying in a window seat are about twice as likely to suffer from deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which a blood clot forms in a vein deep in the body, the
New research from the University of California at Berkeley is helping to uncover the multi-level mechanism by which stress interferes with peoples reproductive system and sexual function. Previous studies demonstrated that stress hormones such as cortisol inhibit the bodys main sex hormone GnRH and suppresses sperm count, ovulation and sexual activity. The Berkeley team has
Fall is here and many Americans are lining up for flu shots and exploring other options to fight the seasonal bug as well as the potentially dangerous H1N1 virus. Those looking for a natural way to prevent the flu and stay healthy this winter may have a new tool in their arsenal vitamin D.