The number of people diagnosed with diabetes has skyrocketed over the past decade, according to official U.S. statistics. Figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveal that new cases of diabetes rose by 90 percent over the past 10 years. In the years 1995-97, 4.8 people per 1,000 were diagnosed with the condition.
A new study has found that children with leaner body mass tend to build bigger bones than those who weigh the same but have a greater percentage of fat. Researchers from South Dakota State University analyzed data obtained by taking bone and body composition measurements of rural Hutterite children in South Dakota. “We looked at
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If youre concerned about your heart health, this week special Monday Edition of Health News Weekly may be a real life saver. Why? Because youll discover why you may want to say NO to a popular heart treatment. In fact, new research shows it may be completely unnecessary And just in time
They are already known to help treat stomach and intestinal problems like diarrhea. Now researchers say probiotics can help prevent a common skin condition in newborns. A new study appearing in the journal Allergy finds pregnant women with a family history of allergies who took a mixture of three probiotics during the last six weeks
According to the Journal of Longevity, declining health can be attributed to acid overload. This toxic condition can occur when your acid/alkaline balance is not maintained. The result of an acid system includes circulation problems, heart troubles, fatigue and low energy, premature aging, stiff joints, memory loss, lack of sex drive, constipation, bloating, breathing difficulties, skin
Do you know which foods naturally contain the most vitamin D? Bread or milk may be the first thing that comes to mind, but these foods are typically enriched with the nutrient, rather than naturally containing it. In fact, few foods are organic sources of vitamin D. If that weren’t discouraging enough, new research has
It is well known that low cholesterol levels are associated with better heart health, but researchers now believe that by reducing cholesterol patients can lower their risk of cancer as well. During the course of the research study, Dr. Keith Solomon and his team from Childrens Hospital in Boston fed mice a high fat “Western”
The role of pectin a complex carbohydrate found in all fruits and vegetables in fighting off deadly diseases such as cancer has been further elucidated by new research. Scientists at the Institute of Food Research in the UK analyzed the composition of pectin and discovered that sugars within the carbohydrate bind to a
Aging people who nap in the afternoon on a regular basis may have more energy, according to a study conducted at the University of Surrey in London. For this trial, a total of 62 older individuals were surveyed about their sleeping habits. As a result, the researchers found that while participants reported exhaustion during the
Getting the right amount of vitamin D each day is important for dozens of processes in the human body, which is why many people try to remember to take vitamin supplements as regularly as possible. New research has shown that this practice may keep the blood vessels healthy. Scientists with the Emory/Georgia Tech Predictive Health