People who have a smaller waistline may be better protected against all causes associated with death, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers have previously found that a larger waist is linked to an increased risk of suffering from diabetes, heart complications and unhealthy cholesterol levels. A theory suggests
Women who are diagnosed with epilepsy may be at a higher infertility risk, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. Over the course of 10 years, a team of researchers monitored the infertility rate among a total of 375 women with an average age of 26 years. Throughout the trial, 62 percent of
In the quest to prevent and treat Alzheimers and dementia, scientists have often assessed the effectiveness of natural health resources. Now, a study published in the Journal of Alzheimers Disease suggests apple juice may be one of the remedies that shows a great deal of promise. Researchers at the Center for Cellular Neurobiology and Neurodegeneration
In a recent study, scientists from The University of Warwick and The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) discovered that men who have long index fingers may have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer found in
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have warned that products made of rubber may cause allergies not directly but through the formation of new substances during contact with skin. In particular, interaction between molecules in rubber and on the skin’s surface produce isothiocyanates, which are compounds found in certain fruits and vegetables. According to university
Scientists have found evidence that celiac disease, a painful digestive system disorder, is more than four times more common today than it was in the 1950s. Celiac disease results from intolerance to gluten and manifests itself through chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue. It also leads to vitamin deficiency which may cause hyperhomocysteinemia, or high
According to a study in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology, eating foods that contain high levels of fructose may increase your risk of high blood pressure. In an effort to determine the effects of too much fructose on heart health, researchers surveyed more than 4,500 people aged 18 years or older about their
When people run, lift weights or do other forms of exercise, their bodies blood sugar is affected as glucose is rushed to the muscles to use as energy. Along with exercise, insulin is the other main trigger for glucose delivery, and now scientists are looking at proteins that stimulate glucose transport during exercise to find
Vitamin D, a powerful antioxidant, may have the strongest results when it comes to preventing diseases, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. For example, a study found that men and women who had a high intake of vitamin D were less likely to suffer from high blood pressure,
Scientists believe that while common forms of breast cancer are fueled by estrogen, retinoic acid which is a derivative of vitamin A may have an inhibiting effect on cell growth. Retinoic acid has already been known for its anticancer effects, and a team of researchers from the University of Chicago set out to