Silver may be a new tool in blood clots prevention

Scientists have said nanoparticles of silver may protect against blood clots in coronary artery disease, heart attack and stroke when injected into the bloodstream. The American Chemical Society has reported lab test results that suggest low levels of the nanosilver injected into mice reduce the ability of platelets to clump together by as much as

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A Colonoscopy May Reduce Risk Of Colon Cancer

There are many measures that individuals can take to keep their colon healthy. Taking such as fiber may help protect the organ from infection, and now a new study has suggested there could be a specific treatment to help prevent colon cancer. According to findings published in the journal of Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology, patients

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Early weight gain can lead to disabilities in later life

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

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Regular Prostate Exams Lead To Early Detection, Better Survival Rates

A new study has found that regular screenings for prostate cancer cut the risk of dying from the disease in half, according to Lancet Oncology. This is because patients who may develop prostate cancer will be more likely to be diagnosed earlier and begin treatment sooner. In an effort to determine how much regular screenings

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Compound Found In Broccoli May Prevent Breast Cancer Cell Generation

Nutrients found in broccoli may protect against the development of breast cancer cells, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research. In order to determine if sulforaphane, the compound found in broccoli, can kill off cancerous cells, researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center fed broccoli sprouts and stems to mice with

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New Protein May Benefit Prostate Cancer Patients

Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and need to have a gland surgically removed may suffer some temporary nerve damage. Complications of this major nerve could lead to more health concerns, including the killing of healthy cells in the penis, as well as erectile dysfunction. However, researchers have discovered a protein that could

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AAOS issues safe exercise guidelines for seniors

Muscle strains and sprains become more common as we age, and with the onset of the outdoor season the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) has published guidelines to help seniors avoid injuries while gardening, exercising or vacationing. The expert stresses exercise is a great natural health resource that may help stave off serious disease,

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