Many are aware that the Mediterranean style diet has purported benefits for protecting the heart when compared to the standard american diet. But a new study released this July in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that the Mediterranean diet is also superior to the low fat diet when it comes to reducing risk factors for heart disease [...]

Today there are so many styles and colors of sunglassses at the sales counter. Often we get too caught up trying to find a pair that fit our face, look good, and also fit our budget. But with all the choices we may be forgetting to choose a pair of sunglasses that actually help protect [...]

The risk of developing diabetes is directly linked to weight. Those individuals who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop diabetes. This risk factor is independant of any family history, dietary habits, or lifestyle factors. Simply put, the more weight on your body that is fat and not lean muscle mass, the more [...]

Children and adolescents who have migraine type headaches are more likely to be overweight according to a report presented this June at the American Headache Society’s annual meeting. The original study was conceived after research that showed a strong connection between obesity in adults and the incidence of migraine headaches. For children with migraines, life can be [...]

Americans are becoming more isolated even though living spaces are becoming smaller and the population continues to grow. How is it that the number of people in our close social circle is declining even though we are constantly in communication with individuals throughout our day?  A new report in the American Sociological Review surveyed the general population [...]

In most states in the US women have the choice to birth in a hospital and that is it. This simple fact can explain why nationally 99% of all babies are born in the hospital. Where are the other 1% of babies born you ask?  They are born at home or in a free-standing birth center. [...]

Children suffering from depression show significant improvement after treatment with omega 3 fatty acids for 16 weeks. The results from a study published in The American Journal of Psychiatry this June support evidence from previous studies that showed clinical benefit in adults with depression. More children are being diagnosed with depression than ever before. Current treatment includes [...]

Over the last few years increasing evidence has emerged that soy products are beneficial for our health. Soy contains high amounts of protein of non-animal origin, it contains compounds that modulate sex hormone metabolism in the body, it is protective against cancer, and now evidence proves compounds in soy help lower cholesterol in women. The Study The [...]

Men who suffer from sleep apnea may be more likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction or impotence. Are the two conditions related? A new study in the Journal Urology seems to think they may be. The Study The study enrolled men with suspected sleep apnea. Each man underwent conventional testing for the sleep disorder. They were also given [...]

Is homosexuality due to genetics or social influence? This has been one of the hotest debates in science and medicine over the last two decades. The fraternal birth order theory was developed after numerous studies supported evidence that the more older male siblings a boy has the more likely he is to be gay or a [...]

The most commonly known concern for heart disease is elevated cholesterol. While high cholesterol is indeed a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, there are many others, some of which are not so highly publicized. Homocysteine is an amino acid that circulates in the blood stream and can be measured with a simple blood test. In [...]

When consumers buy meat at their local grocery store, they often look at the color of the meat, and usually steer clear of meats that are brown or discolored. However, what many shoppers do not realize is that meats and tuna purchased at most grocery chains are treated with carbon monoxide gas which keeps the [...]

Obviously dietary and lifestyle choices make a huge impact on health. However, women should also take time to visit their family physicians for annual exams to screen for the major causes of death, which if detected early, can be prevented.  1. Heart Smarts: Get your heart tested – More women die from heart disease (480,000) every [...]

Proper nutrition during pregnancy is vital to the health of the baby. Avoidance of toxins, like cigarette smoke, is also critical in the prevention of both low birth weigh babies and birth defects like missing fingers and toes. The Study A recent study suggests a specific nutrient is tightly linked to birth weight. Research from the University of Calgary [...]

With summer season upon us, Americans are venturing out to the beaches and their backyards to soak up the sun, or just enjoy the fine weather. However, a lurking danger of unprotected sun exposure is skin cancer. While the sun can certainly help prevent osteoporosis and other diseases through conversion of vitamin D to its [...]

Omega-3 fatty acids have been touted for many disorders, primarily linked to their ability to influence inflammatory conditions. Omega-3 fatty acids are found in significant amounts in cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel and cod. The Study Research presented at the International Academy of Nutrition & Aging 2006 SYMPOSIUM II on May 2, 2006, in Chicago by Richard Wurtman, [...]

The launch of marketing ads for a new vaccine to prevent HPV infection which can cause cervical cancer has reintroduced the Pap test to the popular media. Unfortunately, a survey unveiled at the last annual meeting of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggested the majority of women don’t even understand the Pap test. The Study [...]

Most people have heard about iron deficiency and anemia, but not much is said about consuming too much iron. When people think of iron sources most think red meat, which can indeed raise iron stores. One study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2002 76;1375-1384) showed that eating more than 4 servings of red meat per [...]

HPV is an abbreviation for a virus called human papilloma virus which is commonly transferred through sexual contact. There are many subtypes of HPV and in the majority of cases, patients are unaware of infection which usually resolves without treatment in 90% of cases. However, certain subtypes like HPV-16 cause cervical dysplasia, which shows up [...]