August 2011 - Posts
In an exciting discovery announced in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry in July, researchers said they have found that a common spice could be the answer to stopping a fatal brain cancer known as glioblastoma (GBMs). Previous studies had suggested that curcumin (a major component of turmeric, a...
Sulfur is known as a healing mineral, and a sulfur deficiency often leads to pain and inflammation associated with various muscle and skeletal disorders. But is it possible that a sulfur deficiency could also cause you to gain weight? In an intriguing presentation, Health Club Journal explains how sulfur...
The National Health Review for 2009 is out, and it comes with some intriguing statistics on the overall picture of who’s healthy – and who’s not – among adults in the U.S. When it comes to how education figures into health, it turns out that the more educated you are, the healthier you seem to be. The...
Sulfur is the third most abundant mineral in your body, after calcium and phosphorous. It’s an important mineral element that we get almost wholly through proteins, yet it’s been over 20 years since the U.S. Food and Nutrition Board (FNB) issued its last update on recommended daily allowances (RDA) for...
Despite the controversy that swirls around it today, raw cow’s milk has been a part of the human diet for thousands of years. Admittedly, it’s a source of food allergy for some – but a recent study shows that there is a growing body of epidemiological evidence that consumption of unprocessed cow’s milk...
A common weed killer that has been the subject of controversy for years appears to be causing harmful changes in soil and is potentially hindering yields of genetically-modified crops that farmers are cultivating, according to a microbiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research...
Scientists looking for a cost-effective way to reduce global mortality rates announced in July that they believe they’ve found it in the form of a supplement that could increase life expectancy by two years. Evidence of the benefits of vitamin D in reducing the risks of an array of diseases, including...
Are you someone who can’t bear the thought of trading your diet soda for a non-fizzy drink? Or have you mulled around the idea of giving up artificial sweetener in your coffee or tea, but just can’t seem to do it? If so, you may be interested in a study that showed that it’s possible your inability to...
A startling finding in a new study may be the clue in preventing military suicides. Recently published in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, researchers said they found low levels of docosahexaenoic acid – the Omega-3 fats found in fish oil – in troops who had committed suicide. Those with higher levels...
When it comes to vaccine safety, much of the talk about adjuvants – agents that stimulate the immune system to increase immunologic response – has centered around thimerosal (mercury). But a different adjuvant, aluminum – which is a demonstrated neurotoxin commonly given to children through multiple...
At least four of the risk factors for cardiovascular disease are actually protective reactions rather than causes. Dialysis patients exhibit LOW measures for the following four risk factors: Obesity Blood pressure Serum cholesterol Homocysteine They have substantial amounts of inflammation in the blood...
In a study published this spring, researchers found that physicians were lacking in awareness of the teratogenic risks (ability to cause fetal malformations) of statins and other cardiovascular drugs they prescribed for their pregnant patients. The study followed a report in February that showed that...
We know some of the causes of chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer, but what do we know about why one person dies young and another person survives to old age? Genes are one answer, but according to BBC News Health, there could be another surprising factor in longevity – what you weigh at birth...
More than five times as many people have celiac disease today than did during the 1950s, according to a recent study, Yahoo Health reports. The disease is an autoimmune intestinal disorder caused by gluten, a protein found in wheat. Another report found that the rate of celiac disease had doubled every...
Music use by exercisers and sports enthusiasts is quite commonplace. But is there a form of music that can help you maximize your workout? In this new study published in The Sport and Exercise Scientist, researchers looked at the qualities of music that stimulate and inspire physical activity. They found...
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