According to researchers from the Cancer Treatment Centers of American (CTCA), body mass index (BMI)of cancer patients should be taken into consideration when determining their vitamin D supplementation needs. The researchers evaluated a group of 740 cancer patients and concluded that those who are obese (BMI higher than 30) had significantly lower levels of vitamin
Low levels of vitamin B12 may put women at a higher risk of giving birth to children with certain birth defects, new research suggests. Findings published in the journal Pediatrics show that mothers-to-be with the lowest levels of B12 were 2.5 times most likely to have a baby with brain or spinal cord defects, compared
Government officials recently approved the Affordable Care Act, which requires new health insurance plans to remove costs that cover preventative services, including screenings for colon cancer. Health organizations, including the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), hope ridding patients of these expenses will lead to more screenings and lower the mortality rate of this type
A new study, conducted by researchers from Ben-Gurion University (BGU) of the Negev in Israel, indicates that “acutely hospitalized” elderly patients may significantly benefit from individually tailored dietary treatments. A total of 259 hospitalized adults who were at least 65 years old participated in the study. All of these individuals were considered to be nutritionally
During cold weather, many people find themselves suffering from circulation problems that affect their toes, fingers and other extremities. British newspaper the Daily Mail has offered some tips to those who may struggle with losing circulation in different parts of their body. First off, the article suggests drying your hands thoroughly after washing them
Irritable bowel disease (IBD) is a digestive disorder that affects more than 5 million people in the world. In order to assist research efforts toward preventing this disease, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation has given $200,000 in grants to medical teams developing protective treatments. People with IBD suffer damage to their colon and small intestine, which
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and the Minnesota Department of Health recently addressed the obesity epidemic in Minnesota, and suggested ways to improve the health in the state, according to a report in Physical Activity and Health Eating in Minnesota: Addressing the Root Causes of Obesity. Despite residents acknowledging the health
A new probiotic has been identified that may help ease the symptoms of those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is an uncomfortable condition which affects up to 20 percent of American adults, with symptoms that include cramping abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. Now, researchers at the University of Sheffield say that nutritional
Consuming foods enriched with cocoa flavanols may lower blood pressure and protect blood vessel health, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Found in fruits, vegetables, tea and wines, cocoa flavanols are nutrients that provide similar benefits to antioxidants, which rid the body of toxins and free radicals
Many Americans embark on diet plans for general health or weight loss reasons but new research has suggested that an individuals vitamin D levels may predict how many pounds he or she will lose. Researchers are currently learning whether vitamin D deficiencies cause excessive weight gain, or whether people first become obese and it this