Young people with high cholesterol may be more likely to develop coronary heart disease, according to findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. During a 20-year study conducted at the University of California in San Francisco, more than 3,200 individuals aged 18 to 30 had their cholesterol measured. The researchers also used commuted
Engaging in physical activity can help people lower their risk of developing colon cancer, according to a new study. Research conducted by Washington University School of Medicine and Harvard University analyzed data from previous studies looking at exercise and colon cancer. They discovered that subjects who took part in the most physical activity cut their
Researchers say eating a low-fat diet diet can help people who have had skin cancer avoid getting the disease again. According to Reuters, an International Journal of Cancer study has linked a diet high in saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats with an increased risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma. Researchers followed 457 men and 600
A new research study suggests that if blood flow to your brain decreases, you could develop Alzheimers diseasethe most prevalent, but incurable form of dementia. Robert Vassar, M.D., and colleagues at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine studied human and mice brains and found that a reduction in blood flow to the brain caused energy
If you take herbal supplements or over-the-counter tablets as a way to fight indigestion, then the following story may be for you, particularly if you like a glass of beer or wine every now and then. According to research conducted at Switzerlands University Hospital of Zurich, alcohol may slow digestion, but it doesnt cause gas,
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
Researchers say understanding risk factors and making healthy lifestyle changes can help to avoid peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and minimize its progression upon diagnosis. A new study conducted at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago suggests that minimally invasive interventions can be avoided in asymptomatic patients particularly if they stop smoking, watch their diets, lower their cholesterol
Higher-than-normal weight in early life increases the risk of mobility problems and associated disabilities in old age even if the weight is lost, according to a new study. The research was conducted by scientists from Sticht Center on Aging at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and found that women who were overweight or obese