Researchers Find New Way to Halt Head and Neck Cancers
The incidence of head and neck cancer caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) has tripled since the 1970s and could reach epidemic levels in the future, say healthcare experts. However the work of a...
View ArticleProtecting Yourself from Infections in Athletic Settings
Going to the gym or participating in any sport that involves shared equipment and bathing facilities has always carried the risk of contracting respiratory or skin infections like athlete’s foot,...
View ArticleAre You Getting Enough Magnesium?
Magnesium may be called the body’s “master mineral” but it doesn’t get nearly enough attention. Magnesium is involved in more than 300 essential metabolic reactions yet national surveys of American’s...
View ArticleYou Can Tell Spring is in the Air
As the gloom of winter fades and the days grow warmer and longer, a common seasonal affliction strikes man and beast. We feel restless, distracted and have an uncontrollable urge to clean the house.In...
View ArticleChina Tops List of Countries with Most Food Safety Violations
With more than 30 million shipments of food from foreign countries, almost 80% of the U.S. seafood and two-thirds of its produce is foreign-sourced revealing that food safety is a global challenge.A...
View ArticleStudy Paves Way for New Drugs that Target Metabolism to Kill Cancer
Metabolism Offers Hope to Killing Cancer A massive study conducted by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) has identified how 22 different types of cancers genetically influence...
View ArticleRunning vs. Walking: Both Yield Similar Health Benefits
A new study that analyzes the health benefits of walking vs. running finds that both activities lower the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart disease. But there is an...
View ArticleEven Small Amounts of Soda May Raise Diabetes Risk
We’ve all heard that drinking too much soda—regular or diet--isn’t good you, but new research suggests that even one soda per day may be too much.A European study found that drinking just one 12 oz....
View ArticleEat This, Not That to Avoid Pesticides on Produce
A growing number of consumers are choosing organic fruits and vegetables as a way to avoid pesticides and support sustainable farming practices. However, organics are not always accessible or...
View ArticleStress Increases Risk of Autoimmune Diseases
Chronic stress can wreak havoc on mind and body and has been implicated in many health problems including autoimmune disorders. New research helps shed light on how stress may increase the risk of an...
View ArticlePuppies in Training to Sniff Out Ovarian Cancer
In recent years we’ve covered news about researchers using dogs’ extraordinarily sensitive noses to detect the distinct odors of lung, breast, colon and prostate cancer. Now three puppies at the...
View ArticlePrenatal DHA May Lead to Healthier Babies
New research provides yet another reason for pregnant women to consider their DHA status during pregnancy—DHA may promote increased birth weight and longer gestational age in their babies.The study...
View ArticleiPads, Cell Phones May Affect Implanted Medical Devices
If you or a loved one has an implanted heart defibrillator or other medical device controlled by magnets, you need to know that some of today’s tech gadgets may interfere with their operation.For...
View ArticleAre Oats Safe for Celiacs?
New research focused on this much debated question suggests that most people with celiac disease can enjoy gluten free oats without fear of an autoimmune reaction. However there are a few caveats and...
View ArticleNew Drug Helps Immune System Fight Cancer
Early studies indicate that an experimental cancer drug is effective is spurring the body’s own immune system to shrink tumors in patients for whom other therapies have failed.The drug acts on a...
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