The structure and function of the heart’s right ventricle (RV) may be determined by sex hormones, according to a study published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. For this trial, researchers took blood samples and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of more than 3,600 people aged 45 to 84 years, which
A new study has found a combination of insulin and vitamin C may stop the damage caused by type 1 diabetes. Scientists from at the Harold Hamm Oklahoma Diabetes Center found that this particular combination stopped blood vessel damage, known as endothelial dysfunction, caused by the disease in patients with poor glucose control. “We had
How does caffeine interrupt your immune system? Caffeine is a stimulant that can induce dehydration and cause depletion of key vitamins and minerals. Overuse of caffeine can also lead to anxiety, insomnia, headaches and heart palpitations, according to the Journal of Toxicology. When your body is weakened by the effects of caffeine, its the perfect
We informed you of the risk of infection, cold and even the flu due to a weakened immune system. One of the main key factors to living a life free of illness is to include essential nutrients found in Nature to aid and maintain optimum levels of immunity. And they can only be found in
Making changes to your diet can help you manage your weight, but its not always easy to find what works for your body. Cutting carbohydrates can be one way to help you lose weight, and studies show that increasing your protein intake from plant sources instead of animal sources may be beneficial. Researchers evaluated food
A long-term acid diet creates an acidic environment at the cellular level in your body. If cells cannot function properly, your body cannot function properly. 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 problems and the threat of
Besides ensuring the proper development of a baby’s nervous system, folic acid can reduce the risk of a number of birth defects. Now, researchers are saying that its protective effects may even extend to a child’s later risk of colon cancer. A study published in the medical journal Gut found that laboratory rodents fed folic
Our bodies contain a trillion different antibodies, antiviral agents and immune cells that are ready to help fight foreign invaders that threaten to decrease your defenses and leave you open to illness. So why do we still get sick? Because your immune system fails to react quickly enough and then your immune system gets attacked
Patients who are being treated for melanoma that has spread to their livers may live longer when chemotherapy is injected directly into the blood vessels of the organ, according to a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. During the trial, a team of researchers enrolled more than 90 patients who
A recent study has found that honey could be used in antibiotics, according to a report published in the FASEB Journal. In fact, researchers have found that when bees make honey, they add defense-1, a protein in their immune system that combats bacteria growth. During the trial, investigators controlled the honey-making process in test tubes,