Middle-aged women who have a healthy level of vitamin E intake in their diet can lower the risk of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by 10 percent, according to a study presented at the American Thoracic Societys annual International Conference in New Orleans. A team of researchers led by Anne Hermetet Agler, a doctoral
Following a diet enriched with vitamin D may be associated with achieving better weight loss results, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Over the course of two years, more than 300 individuals aged 40 to 60 who were considered overweight followed three different diets, which all featured foods that
Breast cancer cases in the U.S. began to fall as a large number of women ceased hormone replacement therapy (HRT), new research reveals. Findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that HRT may raise a womans risk of cancer, particularly if she continues treatment for more than two years. Oncologist Dr. Rowan
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, As you age, you probably want to continue feeling and looking great. Some folks feel a little nip and tuck is the best way to achieve this goal. But a new report links this popular cosmetic surgery with a dangerous infection. This drug-resistant superbug infects more than 90,000 Americans each year. Plus,
Eating at least five servings of white rice per week can lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with diabetes, according to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. However, people who eat just two servings of brown rice can lower their risk of developing the disease by as much as 16
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Lets face itaging takes a toll on your body. And depending on the health problems you face, you may even feel youre getting old before your time! Fading eyesight is a common problem for many aging Americans. Some have turned to the popular LASIK surgery to restore eagle-eye vision. But if youre
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
People who suffer from anorexia may be at a higher risk of developing eye damage, according to a study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology. Researchers measured the eyes’ electrical activity and the thickness of the macula, which is the part of the eye that processes light and controls central vision, in 13 women
A treatment procedure used for heart rhythm complications may lower your risk of dementia disorders and death, according to a study presented at the 31st Annual Scientific Sessions of the National Heart Rhythm Society. A team of researchers from the Heart Institute at the Intermountain Medical Center in Murray, Utah, conducted two studies in which
Researchers have concluded that measuring your blood pressure levels at regular intervals during a 24-hour period proves a better way to predict and potentially avoid heart disasters. This is in contrast to blood pressure readings taken at a doctors office. According to a published report in the Archives of Internal Medicine, Gil Salles, M.D., of