Alternative approaches to the treatment of weight problems may become even more popular after a recent study reported the health cost of obesity in the U.S. may be as high as $147 billion per year. It was conducted by Research Triangle Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and found individuals who are
Scientists have discovered a new gene that is usually studied by cancer researchers which could lead to diabetes development. According to a study found in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the gene PFKFB3, which may be what causes the disease, regulates the metabolism. If the gene becomes unable to process food, this could lead to
Researchers at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources are looking for ways to add more beneficial ingredients to ice cream. The scientists are looking to add more such as pro-biotics and fiber to help improve digestive health. One problem the researchers are facing however is that the nutrients theyve been adding have had
If you are one of millions of Americans that are continually plagued with constipation, then we have some healthy suggestions for you to get your colon and overall digestive system back on track. If left untreated, a clogged-up colon can: Create a safe haven for parasites Increase your risk of heart disease Lead to possible
Its important when a person begins showing symptoms of diabetes to get checked out by a medical professional, as letting the disease progress without proper could lead to other health complications. According to a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN), undetected kidney disease could be a result of
Dark chocolate has long been hailed as one of the health resources that are both delicious and good for you. Now, a new study from the University of Copenhagen has suggested that eating dark chocolate could help people reduce their cravings for unhealthy foods particularly when compared to the effects of consuming milk chocolate.
Parents and grandparents may want to think twice about what to give a child who is suffering from fever symptoms, based on the findings of a new study. Research published in the journal Lancet found that acetaminophen which is sold under the brand name Tylenol could raise kids risk of developing asthma and
British scientists believe that a few lifestyle adjustments would substantially decrease colorectal cancer risk, particularly among men. Based on the analysis of published studies, the researchers, led by Professor Donald Maxwell Parkin of Cancer Research UK Centre for Epidemiology, Mathematics and Statistics in London, made projections to estimate how “reasonable” lifestyle changes would affect future
More adults are turning to a wide range of complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) to improve their health and they are encouraging their children to do the same, according to new government data. Some 38 percent of American adults use CAM, up from 36 percent in 2002, figures from the U.S. National Center for
A new screening method developed at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center could help medical professionals identify those at risk of metabolic disorders. For the first time, researchers were able to use magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) to measure the amount of pancreatic fat in humans. The study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology