It may be a good idea for women to adopt an alkaline diet which is rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains as a new study suggests that it may boost their survival rate for ovarian cancer. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, women who had
If you are already a fan of nutritional supplements and natural foods, you may also be aware of the potentially detrimental effects of consuming a fast food diet. Now, scientists have uncovered yet another link between fast food and poor health. A study presented at the American Stroke Associations International Stroke Conference says neighborhoods with
Patients who have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who exercise regularly may experience several health benefits, according to a report published in the journal, Arthritis Care and Research. During a recent trial, a team of investigators analyzed a total of 14 studies that observed the effects of physical activity on RA sufferers. A total
Taking fish oil supplements, which are a high source of omega-3 fatty acids, may reduce the risk of developing diabetes and inflammation, according to findings published in the journal Cell. This has been determined because molecules produced by omega-3s combat prediabetic symptoms and chronic inflammatory complications. During a recent trial, a team of investigators from
For many years the medical community embraced the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for women experiencing the effects of menopause. This condition occurs mainly in women ages 40 to 60 when their production of estrogen and progesterone decreases. However, the results of a Womens Health Initiative (WHI) clinical trial revealed staggering results regarding the
Researchers at Duke University have discovered why blood levels of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) go up as prostate cancer takes hold in the body. Published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, their results suggested that the interaction of antibodies in the blood with cancer cell receptors stimulates the production of PSA, which in turn encourages more
A healthy lifestyle can help reduce risk factors for diabetes. Now a new study has found that making healthy behavior changes can be an important health resource to help diabetics live longer lives. According to Reuters, the study followed 1,177 people with diabetes and 15,217 without diabetes from 1988 through 2001. It found that a
In recent years, growing of evidence has suggested probiotics have a range of digestive health benefits, and the food industry appears to be catching up with researchers by offering an increasing variety of probiotics-enhanced products. Scientists believe these live bacterial cultures regulate the work of the digestive tract, balance its microbial composition and may contribute
Iron deficiency can be a health hazard at practically any age, since the blood needs adequate levels of the mineral in order to transport oxygen throughout the body. A new study has determined that being obese during pregnancy increases the likelihood that a woman’s child will be iron-deficient. The research, which was presented at the
Eating watermelon may help prevent high blood pressure, according to findings published in the American Journal of Hypertension. During a six-week study, four men and five postmenopausal women aged 51 to 57 were given 6 grams (g) of amino acid, which was extracted from the fruit. As a result, the researchers found that all the