A newly discovered cell linked to melanoma tumor growth may help researchers better develop future treatments, according to findings published in Nature. During a recent study, researchers examined cell samples taken from the melanoma cancer, which provided more accurate results compared to cultured cells. During analysis, investigators found CD271, a compound located in more than
Those who suffer from sore and painful muscles after exercising may find relief and a boost by drinking beetroot juice, a study has found. British researchers at the University of Exeter conducted research which suggests drinking beetroot extract can help boost stamina and help some people to exercise up to 16 percent longer. The study
The millions of American men who experience erectile dysfunction (ED) may not need prescription medication to improve their sex life, an expert claims. Urologist Dr. Jack Mydlo of Temple University tells men that the factors influencing ED are more subtle and complex than a simple physical problem. “A certain part of the mechanism for erections
Varicose veins present significant aesthetic challenges and can have long-term health complications. However, some natural health resources have been shown to have beneficial effects. Many natural therapies work by strengthening veins, which reduces leakage from vessel walls. Some sufferers may therefore benefit from muscle-toning moderate exercise regimes or yoga to help veins preserve their natural
You may already be aware that running can boost your cardiovascular health, but now scientists suggest this type of high-impact exercise can aid your bone health as well. Scientists from the University of Missouri looked at the benefits of different forms of exercise cycling, jogging and resistance training on peoples bone mineral density.
As women age, they may be looking for ways to keep their brain as sharp and healthy as possible. New research suggests that the answer may be just outside the front door: physical activity. A study published in the journal Neurobiology of Aging found that physical fitness benefits brain function. The Canadian study, conducted among
For years some women have monitored their biological clock, to help them with family planning and other important life decisions. Now, researchers may have found a way to pinpoint when the menopause alarm will sound. A study by researchers at the University of Michigan and published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism found
Pregnant women who experience high blood glucose may give birth to children with a a higher risk of developing symptoms associated with diabetes, according to a presentation at the 92nd annual meeting of The Endocrine Society. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham monitored the insulin sensitivity, which is a condition that can lead
According to new research, age-related macular degeneration (AMD) may be delayed or prevented in those individuals who consume a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids. A team of scientists from the National Eye Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, fed mice a diet with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids and noticed a slower lesion progression as
It may be a good idea for the elderly to take like vitamin E and lutein to keep their eye health in check, as a new study is suggesting that untreated vision problems could potentially lead to dementia. Research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology reveals that treating poor vision may be a greater