Omega-3 fatty acids may protect against advanced prostate cancer

According to new research, omega-3 fatty acids could help protect men against advanced prostate cancer. Scientists from the University of California at San Francisco have determined that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can be primarily found in fish, reduces the risk irrespective of an individual’s genetic predisposition, according to Health Day. The

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Survey Results May Contribute To Sleep Disorder Diagnosis In Adolescents

A new study has found that survey results may help dentists diagnose patients with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB), according to findings presented at the annual American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine meeting. Commonly found in adolescents, the symptoms of SDB include obstructive sleep apnea, upper-airway resistance syndrome and snoring. During the trial, the parents of more

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Research unravels mystery of ‘miracle’ exercise

Scientists are starting to understand the mechanisms behind a mind-body technique that produces significant stress reduction after just five days of practice. The technique in question is called integrative body-mind training (IBMT) and was adapted in the 1990s from traditional Chinese medicine. In late 2007, researchers from the University of Oregon (UO) observed that practicing

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