New research is likely to give parents another reason to switch off the TV and send the kids outdoors it found that youngsters who are more fit may be better protected from allergies. Scientists from the National Institutes of Health studied data on 4,111 children and young adults aged 2-19 and looked for total
A new study has found that some cells that contribute to immune system health may show signs of lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, according to findings published in the journal Nature Immunology. In an effort to gain a better understanding of how the body prevents the diseases, researchers examined altered TACI, which is a protein that
Women often take iron supplements to replace the minerals lost during menstrual periods. It can also be a helpful boost for iron-poor blood before and during menopause. But experts say you should STOP taking iron supplements after menopause has passed. Studies suggest that excess iron can be stored in your heart muscleand could lead to
You may think that the digestion process doesnt begin until your food reaches your stomach. But it actually starts in your mouth when enzymes in your saliva start to break down food particles into their component nutrients for optimum absorption. The food is then swallowed and carried by the esophagus to the stomach. However, if
Did you know that apples can help reduce your waistline and improve your overall health? In a recent study, patients who ate apples had less belly fat and a 27 percent lower chance of developing metabolic syndromea condition marked by high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar, which raises your chances of heart
Layne Lowery If you have diseased coronary arteriesyour health and safety may depend on you avoiding heavily polluted areas. A new study suggests tiny particles in polluted air can cause a short circuit in your hearts electrical wiring! A recent study monitored 48 Boston-area patients hospitalized for either a heart attack, angina or worsening symptoms
Recent research has shown hormonal changes and lower quality of sex life among obese men are related to the degree of obesity. Scientists from the University of Utah looked at previous research which linked male obesity to lower sperm count and infertility, and set out to explore whether weight gain also impacts overall sex life
A new report states that medical advancements have created a urine test that could be used to detect colon cancer, according to findings published in the American Chemical Societys Journal of Proteome Research. A team of scientists took urine samples from 123 patients, 60 who had been diagnosed with colon cancers and 63 healthy individuals.
A new study has found Americans of Indian descent are more likely to get diabetes, even if their weight is normal. Reuters reports that in a national study of 7,400 Asian-Americans, those of Indian descent were 3 times more likely to get the disease than other white Americans and more likely than individuals of other
Some degree of vision loss affects almost all people as they age, but experts are saying there are ways to protect eyes that can minimize the risk of bigger problems in the future. “Proper care and caution is very important to prevent serious eye diseases and possible blindness,” says Texas Ophthalmological Association (TOA) president Dr