New research has found that lowfat chocolate milk provides equal or superior muscle recovery and repair compared to a high-carbohydrate recovery beverage with the same amount of calories. The study was conducted by scientists from James Madison University and analyzed post-exercise consumption of 13 male college soccer players. The participants underwent normal training for one
Low levels of vitamin B12 may put women at a higher risk of giving birth to children with certain birth defects, new research suggests. Findings published in the journal Pediatrics show that mothers-to-be with the lowest levels of B12 were 2.5 times most likely to have a baby with brain or spinal cord defects, compared
Breast cancer survivors who follow a diet enriched with olive oil may experience better weight loss results compared to eating a traditional low-fat diet, according to findings published in the Journal of Womens Health. For eight weeks, more than 40 women aged 50 years and older who had been diagnosed with breast cancer were randomly
Deciding whether to use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is often difficult for postmenopausal women. The list of pros and cons is a long one and a new study adds another reason why many women may avoid this type of approach. A group of Scottish researchers says theres evidence that HRT could contribute to incontinence. They
Although scientists have long suspected an association between vitamin D deficiency and cancer risk, only now are they presenting models which try to explain how this link may work. The cancer model proposed by a team from the Moores Cancer Center at the University of California in San Diego relies on a loss of cancer
Determining one’s energy requirement may lead to better treatment opportunities for underweight patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to findings published in the International Journal of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Prior research has shown that the use of a standard caloric calculation could lead to better weight gain and overall quality of life
Scientists are conducting a study to determine the health impact of recreational activities such as boating, canoeing, kayaking and fishing on Chicagos waterways. In doing so, the researchers from the University of Illinois and Chicago School of Public Health will use available health resources to determine the rate of illness for people who participate in
Increasing your consumption of fish could help protect your arteries from fatty build-up, according to new research. Scientists at Columbia University Medical Center investigated how omega-3 fatty acids found in certain types of fish can prevent the accumulation of fat in the hearts major artery. Dr. Richard J. Deckelbaum and colleagues divided mice
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said that dietary supplements should not be taken if they claim to replace steroids or prescription drugs. The announcement came as the FDA investigated hundreds of supplements that contained illegal or unlisted ingredients, including anabolic steroids and diet drugs. Hundreds of supplement lines have been seized by
People who maintain a healthy lifestyle may be less likely to develop colorectal cancer, according to findings published in the British Medical Journal. In fact, researchers have found that monitoring use of alcohol and cigarettes, exercise, waist circumference and diet can reduce one’s risk by 23 percent. During a recent study, researchers collected health information