Among patients with certain blood diseases, applying as a preventative measure may reduce the risk of iron overload, according to new research. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine described the case of a particular 16-year-old with sickle cell anemia, which is an inherited condition in which the red blood cells are
The amount of salt a person consumes may be determined by genetics, according to a study published in Physiology and Behavior. In an effort to encourage Americans to use less salt, researchers are conducting studies to determine if physiological elements contribute to how much salt a person consumes. A team of investigators enrolled 87 participants
Women who have a high resting heart rate may be more at risk of suffering from a heart attack, according to new research. Findings published online in the British Medical Journal reveal middle-aged female subjects with a resting heart rate of 76 beats per minute or more had a 26 percent greater chance of suffering
When it comes to radical prostatectomy for early-stage prostate cancer, even brief stress management sessions have been shown to bring both short- and long-term benefits, a study has found. The research was conducted at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, and is the first to examine the benefits of psychosocial intervention for
Silent vascular disease can affect the way people think, as well as their memory. Now, researchers from the University of California, Davis have discovered that this illness is quite common as people get older. Charles DeCarli, M.D., one of the investigators involved with the study, said that “we’re beginning to realize that vascular disease plays
A new study shows that those who care for their spouses who have been diagnosed with dementia may be at a higher risk of developing the same disorder, according to findings published in the Journal of American Geriatrics. More than 1,200 married couples aged 65 years and older participated in the Cache Memory Study, which
By taking vitamin supplements, individuals who miss a few servings of fruit or vegetables in a day can ensure that they get their recommended allowance of vitamin C, at the very least. This nutrient plays an active role in a healthy immune system and is essential for the synthesis of proteins and neurotransmitters. A new
A form of prostate cancer therapy may lead to bone decay, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Over the course of one year, a team of investigators monitored 26 prostate cancer patients who were being treated with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), which may cause bone degeneration. Throughout the
Besides ensuring the proper development of a baby’s nervous system, folic acid can reduce the risk of a number of birth defects. Now, researchers are saying that its protective effects may even extend to a child’s later risk of colon cancer. A study published in the medical journal Gut found that laboratory rodents fed folic
Although protein is a nutritional supplement that is key to building muscle and beneficial to overall health, there could be risks in the way that its cooked. According to findings published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine, frying meat on a gas burner could potentially increase an individuals risk of cancer. Cooking fumes that arise during