Even though a staggering 21 million Americans currently have diabetes, new studies indicate that managing and avoiding diabetes is something within reach for many. In a recent experiment by the Medical University of Ohio, a test group of people with diabetes practiced a series of relaxation exercises over a 10-week period. The group experienced a [...]
Researchers from the Kaiser-Permanente Medical Care Program in San Diego reported that 68% of the adult asthma sufferers they saw over a one-year period were female. Adult women had a higher mean peak expiratory flow compared with men, too, whereas, studies involving children showed no significant difference in numbers of girls and boys. In related [...]
Though not yet phased to testing in humans, a new genetically-engineered vaccine has been shown to protect mice from several strains of the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus. Using a common cold virus, the vaccine can be quickly and easily produced, as well as stockpiled for use in a future pandemic. In order to develop [...]
It may pay to take supplements. A clinical study commissioned by the Dietary Supplement Education Alliance shows that taking certain dietary supplements may not only help seniors live longer, but also dramatically cut down on medical costs. Specifically, Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs) and lutein with zeaxanthin are among those supplements that may result in [...]
Advancements in stem cell research may point to better treatments for heart attack survivors. In a landmark 204- patient study, bone marrow infusion of stem cells was compared to placebo to determine if the heart’s pumping chamber (an indicator of post-attack muscle capacity) improved. After four months of treatment, bone marrow recipients saw a 5.5% [...]
Interesting article and stats I found…
Has Obesity Finally Reached Its Peak?
by Mary Jane (MJ) Bovo, M.D.
As national overweight and obesity percentages seem to level off, experts call for additional methods of weight-loss support
Have Americans become as fat as they can possibly get? That might be one logical conclusion to draw after hearing news of the [...]
If obesity seems like a relatively new problem in America, that’s because it is. Thanks in part to deskbound office jobs and convenient equipment, plus low-priced cars and high-calorie, inexpensive foods, obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. Years ago, people worked harder, ate fewer processed foods and were generally more active. But [...]
New test sheds light on wisdom of taking natural steps to safeguard health of key organ.
On September 22, researchers announced that they have found a new biological marker that indicates early signs of poor prostate health. In fact, this new test may prove to be more accurate than the standard measurement of PSA levels. “Using [...]
Swedish Study Challenges Traditional Blood Pressure Treatments
Beta-blockers, commonly used to treat high blood pressure, fall short on their promise, according to Swedish researchers. Their analysis of 13 studies of over 100,000 patients revealed that these drugs are neither more effective at reducing blood pressure nor better at preventing strokes than other drugs.
Source: Peck, P. (2005). [...]