Layne Lowery Its no secret that carrying extra body weight can raise your risk of experiencing health problems. But when it comes to predicting heart attack risknew research shows that excess fat around your heart may be worse than having too much belly fat! Researchers working in collaboration with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
A team of British scientists will soon begin tests on a new vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment hinges on using a patients own blood cells to suppress the effects of the joint disease. The researchers want to adapt a technique used in cancer research that essentially helps the body heal itself. The study is
The diabetic population is exploding in direct relationship to sugar consumption. In fact, all the chronic diseases of aging thread their roots back to sugar consumption. Of all the animal species, the human race has a very high proclivity to sugar addiction and sugar dependence. Doctors will issue a bag full of prescription drugs and
Consuming alcohol or wine in moderation does provide health benefits to some folks. But studies show they can cause high blood pressure in others. Alcohol-sensitive people should avoid these beverages altogether because alcohol-related blood pressure problems dont respond to medication. The bottom line is: alcohol and high blood pressure dont mix!
Are you looking for a way to clobber high cholesterolbut prefer to steer clear of drugs? You might consider the nutrient policosanol, which studies prove is an effective way to reduce high LDL (bad) cholesterol levels. In one study, participants received 20 or 40 mg per day of policosanol or a placebo for six months.
Layne Lowery A team of British scientists will soon begin tests on a new vaccine against rheumatoid arthritis. The treatment hinges on using a patients own blood cells to suppress the effects of the joint disease. The researchers want to adapt a technique used in cancer research that essentially helps the body heal itself. The
Have you noticed more flab around your belly, hips and thighs lately? And are you making more frequent trips to the bathroom at night? Or perhaps youve noticed your libido has hit an all-time lowand youre wondering why Well, you could be suffering from a hormone imbalanceeven if youre a MAN! In todays Thursday Edition
What a shocker! Its a rare event for pharmaceutical giants to admit their drugs dont work. But thats just what two drug maker giants recently admitted about their popular cholesterol-lowering drug. Find out why their faces are redand why some researchers say this drug may be linked to another health dangerin todays Monday Edition of
Different areas affected more or less by dangerous diseases? Well, one report is releasing stats that show THIS region could be susceptible to more cases of cancer where do you think it is? Be sure to read the Thursday Edition of Health News Weekly to find out! Plus, can you name a natural remedy to
Vitamin C is important in the formation of collagena nutrient essential for the health of blood vessels, connective tissue, ligaments, tendons and bones. But new research has found that vitamin C can also help regulate blood pressure. A 10-year study involving 242 women between the ages of 18 and 21 was conducted by the National