Men who are sexually active in their 50s may be at a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of Nottingham propose that having an active sex life, which may include intercourse or masturbation, helps remove toxins from the body. The researchers followed approximately 400 men who had been
Herbal supplements containing red clover may have a beneficial effect on DHEA levels and help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to new research. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that these herbal supplements may have preventive effects, but scientists caution that more research is needed. Julia Arnold of the National Center
A new study has found that pecans may help prevent damage to the nervous system, according to findings published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts in Lowell conducted a study in which they fed mice three diets two that contained different servings of pecans and
Tai chi may provide another tool among health resources available to recent stroke victims, a new study suggests. Proponents argue that tai chi may improve balance and minimize falls, and Christina Hui-Chan, head of physical therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, tested whether the benefits would extend to stroke victims. Hong Kong residents
Researchers have discovered that even with the fear of bacterial resistance, use of antibiotics in hospitals continues to rise. A study in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine found that the use of antibiotics rose 7 percent at 22 U.S. hospitals studied from 2002 to 2006. Using antibacterial drugs increases the risk that pathogens can
Physical activity and healthy eating habits may lead to better quality of life among those who are at risk for cardiovascular problems, according to findings published in the journal Archives of International Medicine. During a three-year study, a team of researchers had a total of 71 patients with a family history of heart complications participate
Adults who have fibromyalgia may be more likely to develop restless leg syndrome, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Restless leg syndrome occurs when an individual is sleeping, and includes symptoms such as numbness, tingling and spasms in the legs. For this study, researchers enrolled 172 people with the joint
A new study is suggesting that those who receive the organ procedure have an elevated risk for developing skin cancer. Researchers found in the Archives of Dermatology discovered that there were increased instances of multiple skin cancers in heart transplant patients. While previous studies have indicated that renal transplant patients had a high risk of
Men who have been diagnosed with the most aggressive types of prostate cancer may have denser bones, according to a trial conducted at Johns Hopkins University in Maryland. Previous studies have found that this form of cancer commonly spreads to the bones, and in order to better understand how certain bone characteristics affect the advancement
In addition to trying vitamin supplements in order to get adequate levels of nutrients and minerals, adults may want to consider eating balanced meals made with fresh ingredients. Consuming natural, wholesome foods may improve more than one’s overall health and well-being, according to a dietitian at the University of Missouri. Nutrition expert Robin Gammon recently