The way you ate as a child may influence how your body uses and stores nutrients, a new Canadian study suggests. Research published in the Journal of Physiology suggests that environmental factors in early childhood such as eating habits may have an impact on later health. As part of the research, Dr Raylene Reimer and
Researchers have found a gene fusion that is highly expressed in certain prostate cancers, a discovery that may lead to a better diagnostic test. The gene fusion known as SLC45A3-ELK4 is detectable at high levels in the urine of some men at risk for prostate cancer, according to scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College in
People with asthma often suffer from allergies, too. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, up to 70 percent of those with the respiratory condition are also allergic to things like pollen, dander or even cockroaches. A new study has found that rates of childhood asthma in New York City often match
New research has attempted to challenge the conventional wisdom that all nitrates and nitrites are harmful by showing that those derived from plants may in fact be a health resource. Nitrate and nitrite are naturally occurring ions associated with the nitrogen cycle in soil and water, and have been associated with a variety of health
After years of being maligned for raising peoples cholesterol, eggs have recently been cleared of that charge, as well as linked to many health benefits. Now, Canadian researchers are reporting that eggs may have an additional positive effect: reducing your blood pressure. Findings published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggest that both
In many places across the northern United States, and places of the world farthest from the equator, scientific studies show that the chances of a vitamin D deficiency increase substantially. Whats more, studies show folks over 60 or those living in nursing homes dont get enough sunlightand are critically low in their vitamin D levels!
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and the Minnesota Department of Health recently addressed the obesity epidemic in Minnesota, and suggested ways to improve the health in the state, according to a report in Physical Activity and Health Eating in Minnesota: Addressing the Root Causes of Obesity. Despite residents acknowledging the health
Anyone who is trying to stick to a healthy diet or lower their blood sugar naturally already knows to avoid sweet treats such as candy and cakes. But what if you learned that your everyday breakfast cereal contains as much sugar as a glazed donut? A new study by Consumer Reports warns that 11 popular
Proper protein intake is crucial to muscle functioning, and proteins support nearly every biochemical process inside the body. However, nutritionists increasingly agree that some protein sources are better than others. In particular, studies have linked overconsumption of animal-derived proteins with problems ranging from digestive disorders and heart disease to cancer. By contrast, plants and plant-derived
A new probiotic has been identified that may help ease the symptoms of those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is an uncomfortable condition which affects up to 20 percent of American adults, with symptoms that include cramping abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. Now, researchers at the University of Sheffield say that nutritional