Women who are overweight may benefit from following a carbohydrate-reduced diet in order to lose weight, according to findings presented at The Endrocrine Societys Annual Meeting. During a three-month trial, researchers from the University of Nevada School of Medicine enrolled 45 female participants aged 18 to 65 years old with insulin resistance. The team split
A new study shows that a chemical found in green tea can stimulate bone formation and help slow its breakdown. The study done by researchers in Hong Kong and published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry finds that EGC, a main compound in green tea, boosted the activity of a key enzyme that
An updated review of the health benefits of dairy foods has recently been released, and experts have weighed in on the issue in a supplement to the Journal of the American College of Nutrition. Dairy foods under consideration include milk, cheese and yogurt, and the scientists say together they provide a full package of nine
Children born during the fall months are at greater risk of developing asthma than babies born any other time of year, according to a new study. The research, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, finds that children born four months prior to the winter virus peak are 30 percent more
Scientific research shows 50 to 60 percent of men will experience declining prostate health during their lifetime. If fact, more than 33 million American men are experiencing prostate problems right now! An enlarged prostate can cause a number of embarrassing symptoms, including: Frequent nighttime bathroom visits Painful, stinging urination A constant full feeling in your
A new study suggests that fruits such as pomegranates may help prevent the growth of breast cancer, a common disease that can be brought on by excessive hormones that could be caused by in women. According to a study found in Cancer Prevention Research, pomegranates, which are rich in anti-aromatase phytochemicals, can help decrease the
New research may lead to more recommendations that individuals start taking such as omega-3 fatty acids. It has been shown that coronary heart disease patients who had higher levels of the nutrient had a lower rate of cellular aging. The study, which is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that patients
Eating right and taking daily vitamin supplement may do more than keep adults healthy and alert. According to new research, using nutrition to prevent or control type 2 diabetes may in turn lower a person’s risk of cancer. Statistics presented at the annual conference of the American Association for Cancer Research indicates that mature adults
Researchers have found a gene fusion that is highly expressed in certain prostate cancers, a discovery that may lead to a better diagnostic test. The gene fusion known as SLC45A3-ELK4 is detectable at high levels in the urine of some men at risk for prostate cancer, according to scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College in
Buying vended foods and beverages regularly may lead to poor eating habits in children, according to findings published in the Journal of School Health. In fact, if a poor diet becomes a long-term occurrence, individuals may be more likely to suffer from various health problems, such as obesity. In order to better understand how vending