Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Lately, the buzz in various news venues is all about the ailing U.S. economy Many folks are nervous about their investmentsand the rising cost of daily expenses such as food and gas. You might even be worried about how these economic pressures are affecting your retirement savings. In todays Monday Edition of
Sometimes it can be hard to get a good nights sleep. Those of you faced with THIS sleeping disorder know that all too well. But did you know that this disorder mixed with diabetes can be a serious health threat? Plus, the new human papilloma virus (HPV) is all over the news and in advertisements.
Researchers have discovered a protein that could be used to distinguish between aggressive and non-aggressive forms of prostate cancer. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, suggests that the presence of a protein, called Hsp-27, in cancer cells was an indicator that the disease will progress and require treatment. However, when the protein
Skin damaged by excessive sun exposure could benefit from a different type of light therapy. According to new research conducted by the University of Michigan Health System, sun-damaged skin may be improved by treatment with a topical product that increases the skins sensitivity to light, followed by laser therapy. In this study, researchers at the
Layne Lowery Are hormone changes taking your body on a wild ride? If so, youll be glad to know that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to establish a multi-site research network to study promising treatments for common menopause symptomsincluding hot flashes and night sweats! According to an agency statement, the initiative led by
Medical research has identified a source of omega-3 fatty acids thats been shown superior to fish oil supplements in head-to-head testing. Its found to be healthier, safer, more potent and more absorbable. Its called krill oil. Krill is a shrimp-like crustacean that abounds in the ocean. In fact, this tiny sea creature is a favorite
The importance of vitamin D to good health has been extensively reported in recent years, but a new study has shed some light on the genetic mechanisms that may be responsible for this. Scientists from the University of Oxford have mapped more than 200 genes in the human deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) chain that vitamin D
In todays world of processed foods dangerous toxins airborne contaminants and prescription medication dangers which disease carries the greatest risk for you and your family? The most prevalent disease affecting Americans is heart disease. Based on recent statistics, the American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that 80,000,000 American adults (one in three) have one or more
Hormone therapy is a common treatment used to block estrogen that can fuel breast cancer growth. But new research shows acupuncture may be just as effective as an antidepressant at reducing depression and mood swings associated with the use of hormones. According to a statement from the American Cancer Society, taking the estrogen-blocking drug tamoxifen
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, I firmly believe in the notion of aging gracefully. Thats why in this weeks Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Im going to tell you about the top two things you can do to help protect yourself from premature death and disability. plus, you may be surprised to find outdespite the seemingly