Some degree of vision loss affects almost all people as they age, but experts are saying there are ways to protect eyes that can minimize the risk of bigger problems in the future. “Proper care and caution is very important to prevent serious eye diseases and possible blindness,” says Texas Ophthalmological Association (TOA) president Dr
Scientists believe cutting off sugar from colon cancer cells can lead to their starvation and death, and may offer new therapeutic options in the treatment of this deadly disease. Almost half of all colon cancer patients carry KRAS mutations, which are sometimes also accompanied by BRAF mutations, and researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer
New research suggests that although genes play a role in predisposition to mood disorders, they may not be the determining factor. A study published in a new issue of Biological Psychiatry found that animals raised in small social groups were more likely to be aggressive and anxious, particularly those with a low activity MAOA genotype.
Researchers from the University of Central Florida have discovered previously unknown findings that may be useful in developing a cure for Alzheimers disease. Alzheimers disease is one of the leading ailments in the elderly that scientists are trying to develop a cure for. Nutritional supplements such as vitamins B6 and B12 may help lower the
While taking vitamin supplements is an easy way for individuals to maintain adequate nutrient levels, researchers are saying that it may also be a simple way to improve long-term outcomes among adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD). A team of Belgian scientists announced this phenomenon at the American Thoracic Society’s 2011 International Conference in
Patients who have developed diabetes or insulin resistance disorders may have an increased risk of blocked arteries, according to a study published in Cell Metabolism. While previous studies have shown that insulin resistance can affect the liver, muscles and fat, a team of researchers used mice to see how the disorder affects the arteries. Using
A new study may be offering a way for men to lower their cholesterol without taking prescription drugs. Researchers from Iowa State Universitys Nutrition and Wellness Research Center (NWRC) have found that the nutritional supplement, flaxseed oil, may be able to lower cholesterol levels in males. While there were no significant changes in womens cholesterol
Drinking whole milk may entail a number of health benefits, according to studies collected by the Washington Post. The newspaper has joined the lively debate over whether full-fat dairy products may improve health or prevent chronic diseases. It mentioned a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that found that drinking whole milk
A recent study has shed light on inflammatory mechanisms that may contribute to the development of Alzheimers disease, an incurable neurodegenerative condition. Research by Dr. William A. Banks, professor of geriatrics and pharmacological and physiological science at Saint Louis University School of Medicine, suggests inflammation causes a blood-brain barrier transporter known as LRP to malfunction.
Patients with type 2 diabetes excrete less calcium through their urine when on a high-fiber diet which indicates they absorb less of the mineral, a study has found. Researchers from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center studied 13 patients with type 2 diabetes who ate either 50 grams of fiber per day or 24