Tea Drinkers Live Longer New Study Shows
Angela Betsaida B. Laguipo, BSN via News-Medical Net – Green tea, native to China and India, has gained immense popularity for its health benefits. Now, there are more reasons to…
Salt Nanoparticles Are Toxic to Cancer Cells
University of Georgia via Newswise – A new study at the University of Georgia has found a way to attack cancer cells that is potentially less harmful to the patient.…
Cigarette Smoke Damages Our Mental Health, Too
ISRAEL21c Staff by Israel21c – New Israeli-Serbian research study suggests that smoking and depression are closely linked. Everyone knows that cigarette smoking can cause lung cancer, heart disease, low birth…
Low-Fat Diet Associated With Reduction in Testosterone Among Men
Wolters Kluwer via News-Medical Net – For the many men diagnosed with testosterone deficiency, losing weight can help increase testosterone levels. But certain diets – specifically a low-fat diet –…
Massachusetts Surgeons Perform First-of-Its-Kind Heart Transplant in New England
Massachusetts General Hospital via News-Medical Net – A team of surgeons and specialists at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) is announcing an achievement in transplant surgery today, having recently performed the…
Research Review Discusses Anti-Cancer Properties of Turmeric
S.H.R.O (Sbarro Health Research Organization) via News-Medical Net – Curcumin, a polyphenol extracted from Curcuma longa, also known as turmeric, has gained attention from scientists worldwide for its biological properties…
Scientists Examine How a Gut Infection May Produce Chronic Symptoms
Rockefeller University via EurekAlert – Sometimes the end of an intestinal infection is just the beginning of more misery. Of those who contract traveler’s diarrhea, for example, an unlucky few…
Researchers Show New Potential Path to Improve Bone-Repair Procedures
University of Oregon via News-Medical Net – Researchers are moving closer to a new approach for improving spinal fusion procedures and repairing broken or defective bones that avoids an over-production…
Long-Term Consumption of Lingonberry Juice Lowers High Blood Pressure, Study Finds
University of Helsinki via News-Medical Net – An experimental study found that long-term consumption of lingonberry juice lowers high blood pressure and improves the function of blood vessels. At some…
Bad News for Your Brain: Artificially Sweetened Drinks Increase Risk of Stroke and Dementia
Leah Zerbe, MS, NASM-CPT, NASM-CES via Dr. Axe – Ever find yourself wondering, “Is diet soda bad for you?” It may seem like a better option compared to sugary soda,…
How Diet Affects Mental Health — What’s the Evidence?
European College of Neuropsychopharmacology via EurekAlert – A new expert review confirms that diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but cautions that the evidence for many diets is comparatively…
How to Get the Benefits of Aspirin Without the Risks
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – For people without a personal history of cardiovascular disease, aspirin’s risks may outweigh its benefits, but aspirin may have additional benefits. “We…
Robotic Trunk Support Assists Those With Spinal Cord Injury
Colombia University School of Engineering and Applied Science via EurekAlert – A Columbia Engineering team has invented a robotic device — the Trunk Support Trainer (TruST) — that can be…
Why Do We Feel Guilty About Taking Breaks + How To Take The Most Effective Brain Breaks
Dr. Caroline Leaf – We need to recognize that although the mind is infinite, the brain is finite, and it needs rest to function well. We can only give our…
Is Red Wine Good for the Body?
Chloe Bennett, B.Sc. via News-Medical Net – There is a plethora of research and guidance which discuss the health consequences of consuming alcohol. In the United Kingdom, it is recommended…
