Men who are obese may have a lower libido and a less satisfying sex life, according to new research. Findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism reveal that obesity is biologically associated with an unsatisfactory sex life. Previous investigations had linked extra weight to a lower sperm count and infertility. As part
Individuals who took a nutritional supplement called Factor D continued to have a lower gastric cancer rate 10 years after supplementation ceased, a new study has found. This is the conclusion scientists have drawn from long-term follow-up data from the randomized, double-blind General Population Nutrition Intervention Trial in Linxian, China. The trial followed 29,584 adults
Regular aerobic exercise may prove beneficial to individuals who suffer from insomnia, according to a study conducted at Northwestern University. Over the course of 16 weeks, researchers observed 23 individuals aged 55 years and older who had been diagnosed with symptoms of the sleeping disorder, including abnormal sleep patterns and the inability to function properly
A new cardiac surgery, which benefits infants born with underdeveloped hearts, may improve survival rates during the first year of life, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. To examine success rates of this surgery, 15 health centers examined the outcomes of a total of 549 newborns who had undergone
A new study suggests that a diet with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to unhealthy weight gain. According to researchers from Princeton University, there are some sweeteners that are worse for people than others. When test rats were given high-fructose corn syrup, it was found that they packed on significantly more weight than rats
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You might be surprised to know millions of folks wake up with aches, pains and stiffness EVERY DAY! If you think painkillers are the best answerthink again! In this Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, youll find out about how those harmless pain killers could actually cause more health problems than they
A new study reveals that middle-aged women with high levels of homocysteine are twice as likely to suffer from Alzheimers disease later on in life. While homocysteine is needed for the metabolism, too much of it can lead to a higher risk of heart disease, stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Previous studies have looked at
Although it is routinely prescribed by doctors to help people of both sexes cut their risk of heart attack and stroke, Lipitor does not seem to be effective for women, new research claims. A study published in the Journal of Empirical Legal Studies analyzed a large body of research pertaining to the drug which
Overweight women with a low vitamin D intake may be more susceptible to endometrial cancer, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. A form of cancer that causes damage to the lining of the uterus, endometrial cancer can develop and spread at a faster rate if a female patient is obese or
A new study suggests a drastic reduction of carbohydrate intake something more than a few people trying to lose weight have struggled with may not be necessary, as there is evidence even a moderate change can make a big difference. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham analyzed the weight of individuals