A vitamin A deficiency or overdose can be extremely dangerous, according to a new study. Researchers say the nutrient plays a crucial role in energy production within cells and that too much or too little can have a complex negative effect on the body. “Although vitamin A deficiency is not very common in our society,
The discovery of a protein linked to chronic bowel inflammation may lead to advancements in drug development, according to a study published in The Journal of Cell Biology. Researchers have reported that A20, the nutrient associated with the disorder, contributes to the activation of the inflammatory response system, which helps prevent the death of healthy
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, as the old saying goes. According to researchers at Cornell University, this adage may be particularly apt when applied to breast cancer patients. Rui Hai Liu, associate professor of food science at the university, has conducted six separate studies on the benefits of apples and similar
According to new research, omega-3 fatty acids could help protect men against advanced prostate cancer. Scientists from the University of California at San Francisco have determined that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which can be primarily found in fish, reduces the risk irrespective of an individuals genetic predisposition, according to Health Day. The
Based on recent scientific studies, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) has issued updated recommendations on vitamin D and its role in maintaining skin health. As before, the AAD maintains that dietary sources and nutritional supplements, rather than unprotected exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or indoor tanning devices, are the best sources of
A sinus-related health problem may be linked to the deaths of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest while sleeping, according to findings published in the journal, Circulation Research. Sudden cardiac arrest happens when an individual loses consciousness, which occurs more often at night because the heart beats at a lower slower rate. Researchers conducted the
Stress is already known to be one factor that may lead to cardiovascular problems. Now, new research suggests that anger sets off some electrical changes in the heart, which may result in future rhythm problems. Arrhythmias occur when the electrical impulses in the heart that coordinate heartbeats malfunction, with the result that the organ beats
Scientists have discovered large doses of a form of vitamin B3 prevent memory loss in mice with Alzheimers, showing promise for humans suffering from the disease. The study published in the Journal of Neuroscience reported that nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3, lowered levels of a protein which leads to the development of lesions that
Scientific institutes from Mexico and China have announced they will collaborate to explore a potential role of medicinal plants in the treatment of the H1N1 flu. According to Xinhua News Agency, The partnership will involve Mexicos National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) and Beijing-based China Medical University, and the agreement is expected to be signed in July.
Which are proven to be good for your eyes? ABCnews.com has identified what really works and what does not. A high-dose combination of vitamins C and E coupled with beta carotene and zinc has been shown to reduce the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by about 25 percent in high-risk individuals. The Age-Related