When thinking about preventing prostate cancer, a lot of research has focused on what types of food a man should eat. But what about how often or how much he eats? New research from the University of Minnesota suggests that regular fasting could be an additional health resource that helps men cut their
Researchers in the UK have found that doses of vitamin B complex may slow the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI), an early sign of degenerative dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In a clinical trial, scientists discovered that large amounts of vitamins B6, B12 and folic acid appeared to slow cerebral shrinkage and MCI, both of
A new study has found that ginger may be used to ease the nausea suffered by patients receiving chemotherapy. As much as 70 percent of patients undergoing chemotherapy experience vomiting and nausea can persist even if actual vomiting has stopped. Moreover, many sufferers do not respond to antiemetic medications. However, scientists from the James P.
Many people already take nutritional supplements to help support healthy bones and prevent diseases such as osteoarthritis. Now, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease say they have learned more about the process of bone degeneration. Bone degeneration takes places when cells known as osteoclasts migrate through the blood to the surface
Taking dietary supplements is a great way to give your body many of the nutrients it needs without adding empty calories to your diet. What does the body need? Vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids all help reduce inflammation and regulate cell growth. The body also needs sodium, but only in moderate amounts. However, moderation
Although rates of colon cancer have fallen significantly across the industrial world in recent decades, Spain has consistently defied this pattern. This has puzzled scientists who have taken to analyzing the reasons behind this situation. In a study, published earlier this year in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention, researchers from the University of Seville
According to new research, seniors with low muscle density are more likely to be hospitalized that those with a more moderate ratio. Muscle density is a measure of the ratio of lean tissue to fat contained within muscle, and scientists now believe it is a better predictor of a persons risk of hospitalization than muscle
Researchers from New Delhi have found that measuring vitamin D levels among the elderly may be a useful way to assess the risk for these individuals to suffer a hip fracture. While previous studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency has been considered a hip fracture risk, the new investigation unveils that levels of this
A new study indicates that consuming the greens and reds may help protect pregnant women against upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Researchers believe that eating fruits and veggies may boost pregnant womens immunity against the common cold and sinus infections. At the Boston University School of Medicine, scientists examined 1,000 pregnant women and found that
Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions, affecting some 40 million Americans, including many children. The frenetic pace of modern life is putting money, health, family, work or school burdens on many individuals, who may develop symptoms that are often persistent and interfere with everyday life. In order to help individuals cope, some