Not getting enough dietary iron is a big enough problem for fully grown adults, but during pregnancy a developing fetus can be particularly vulnerable to anemia. Herbal supplements and other nutritional health supplements may be able to help. Babies who were exposed to iron deficiency in utero are more likely to be underweight than those
A recent article in The Seattle Times suggests that there are a few ways in which individuals could reduce the number of unhealthy calories that they intake during the winter season. Gloria Tsang, a Washington-based registered dietitian, told the news source that during the holidays, there are many popular cold-weather beverages that contain fat, sugar
Amid continuing controversy about who should be screened for prostate cancer, as well as when and how, the American Urological Association (AUA) has issued updated guidelines for health practitioners. Major changes include new recommendations about who should be considered for PSA testing, as well as when a biopsy is indicated following an abnormal PSA. According
For optimum heart and brain health, a nutrient produced in your liver called coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is responsible for the energy production in all the trillions of cells in your body. CoQ10 also aids in repairing damaged cells throughout your body and restoring healthy new ones. Essentially, it rejuvenates your aging brain, liver, lungs, heart
Increasing one’s intake of B-complex vitamins may help prevent cognitive degeneration, according to a study conducted at the Methodist Hospital in Houston. During the recent trial, patients enrolled had been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), which can lead to developing Alzheimer’s diseases or other forms of dementia. Over the course of two years, participants
New research suggests getting the flu can increase the risk of having a heart attack. Researchers at the UCL Centre for Infectious Disease Epidemiology in London looked at 39 studies conducted between 1932 and 2008 and found that heart attacks were more common during flu season, especially in patients with heart disease or diabetes. “Most
Keeping one’s levels of dietary vitamins and nutrients high can have numerous positive health effects, health experts have found. One of these benefits is a significant lessening of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), according to recent research. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that taking a daily dose
New research suggests an integrative approach to the treatment of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may yield health and economic cost benefits. A team of scientists from the Department of Respiratory Medicine at the Maxima Medical Centre, divided patients with mild to moderate COPD into two groups, one of which received usual care
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Some individuals who lose weight by restricting their calories can have trouble keeping the pounds off once they resume typical eating, and a recent study may have determined one reason why. A paper printed in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism has established that individuals with low levels of ghrelin and high levels of