A study published in JAMA this June from the Oregon University of Health Sciences investigated the effects that fish oil supplementation had on the incidence of ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation in participants with an implantable cardiac defibrillator.Read More
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Inflammation is associated with aging and many chronic diseases including heart disease and cancer. Inflammatory marker levels including C-reactive protein and cytokines (interleukin-6, IL-1 beta, and tumor necrosis factor) may be higher in older adults. Now research reports that age and chronic inflammation were the risk factors most commonly linked with mortality (death). The study, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, investigated risk factors associated with dying. A collaboration of American researchers analyzed...Read More
Research suggests that obesity is linked with blood clots in the veins (called venous thromboembolism). Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be life-threatening if the blood clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) or brain (stroke). Anthropometry is the study of human body measurement and proportions. Now a new study reports that the risk of thromboembolism is linked to men's waist circumference and women's hip circumference. The study, published in Circulation investigated the...Read More
Gingko biloba is derived from the ginkgo tree, one of the oldest living tree species, existing for more than 150 million years. Gingko contains potent antioxidants (ginkgolides) that neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic molecules that cause damage to cells) associated with the development of degenerative diseases, heart disease, cancer and aging. Studies suggest that gingko supports brain and memory function and cognitive performance. Now research reports that ginkgo biloba may help protect cells from radiation...Read More
In the U.S., about 455,000 women and 410,000 men die from heart disease every year. However, women are more likely than men to die from a heart attack and be hospitalized for heart failure. Experts have proposed that there may be sex differences in heart disease. Now a review reports that up to 50 percent of women with heart disease have ischemic heart disease, rather than coronary heart disease typically seen in men. Ischemic heart...Read More
Green tea is rich in antioxidant catechins (EGCG) and the amino acid theanine. Research suggests that green tea may reduce inflammation and stress as well as prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other chronic diseases. Now research reports that drinking green tea may reduce the risk of depression. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the association between green tea consumption and depression. Researchers at the Tohoku University in Japan surveyed...Read More
One in five students worldwide use tobacco products. Tobacco is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 5 million people worldwide die from tobacco use. Now research reports that phone smoking-cessation counseling helped teen smokers kick the habit. The study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, evaluated a personalized telephone counseling intervention for teen smokers. Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson...Read More
European elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has a long history of being used in traditional medicine to boost immunity and promote wellness. Elderberry is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing properties. High in flavonoids, elderberry exerts antioxidant effects that neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic byproducts of metabolic functions) and protect against viruses. Now a research reports that elderberry may be useful in treating viral influenza infections. The review, published in Phytotherapy Research, investigated the pharmacological and...Read More
Antioxidants neutralize the free radicals (unstable molecules that cause damage to cells) associated with degenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, and aging. GAGs (glycosaminoglycans) are specialized molecules found in cartilage and skin. Antioxidant production and GAGs decline with aging. Now research reports that a supplement containing antioxidants, GAGs and minerals fights wrinkles and improves skin roughness. The study, published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, investigated the effects of a supplement containing antioxidants, GAGs and minerals...Read More
Obesity is a major risk factor for a long list of chronic and potentially deadly diseases. Now research reports that pre-pregnancy obesity may increase the risk of having babies with congenital heart defects. "Congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defect, and among all birth defects, they are a leading cause of illness, death, and medical expenditures," states Edwin Trevathan, MD, MPH, director of the CDC′s National Center on Birth Defects and...Read More
Experts estimate that about 16 to 18 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is considered a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). However, the link between diabetes and atrial fibrillation has not been determined. Now research reports that diabetes significantly increases the risk of atrial fibrillation in women. The study, published in Diabetes Care, investigated the relationship between diabetes and atrial fibrillation in women. Researchers at Kaiser Permanente analyzed data of 17,372 members...Read More
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is characterized by prolonged, debilitating fatigue, which lasts at least six months. This persistent fatigue affects the activities of daily living. CFS can affect people of all ages, gender, race or socioeconomic class. Now research reports that the retrovirus XMRV (xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus) was discovered in the blood of CFS patients. The XMRV retrovirus was first detected in prostate cancers. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy...Read More
Inflammation is associated with aging and many chronic diseases including heart disease and cancer. Inflammatory marker levels including C-reactive protein and cytokines (interleukin-6, IL-1 beta, and tumor necrosis factor) may be higher in older adults. Now research reports that age and chronic inflammation were the risk factors most commonly linked with mortality (death). The study, published in the Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences, investigated risk factors associated with dying. A collaboration of American researchers analyzed...Read More
A study published in the June issue of the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine documented the results of the FDA mandated on incidence of poisoning and deaths.Read More
Research suggests that obesity is linked with blood clots in the veins (called venous thromboembolism). Venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be life-threatening if the blood clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs (pulmonary embolism) or brain (stroke). Anthropometry is the study of human body measurement and proportions. Now a new study reports that the risk of thromboembolism is linked to men's waist circumference and women's hip circumference. The study, published in Circulation investigated the...Read More
Recent research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology investigated the possible role that plant sterols may play in the development of atherosclerotic plaques in the carotid arteries.Read More
Gingko biloba is derived from the ginkgo tree, one of the oldest living tree species, existing for more than 150 million years. Gingko contains potent antioxidants (ginkgolides) that neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic molecules that cause damage to cells) associated with the development of degenerative diseases, heart disease, cancer and aging. Studies suggest that gingko supports brain and memory function and cognitive performance. Now research reports that ginkgo biloba may help protect cells from radiation...Read More
A study from the New York Methodist Hospital was published this May that investigated the effects of a daily fiber supplement for elderly individuals suffering from constipation and chronic laxative use.Read More
In the U.S., about 455,000 women and 410,000 men die from heart disease every year. However, women are more likely than men to die from a heart attack and be hospitalized for heart failure. Experts have proposed that there may be sex differences in heart disease. Now a review reports that up to 50 percent of women with heart disease have ischemic heart disease, rather than coronary heart disease typically seen in men. Ischemic heart...Read More
Green tea is rich in antioxidant catechins (EGCG) and the amino acid theanine. Research suggests that green tea may reduce inflammation and stress as well as prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and other chronic diseases. Now research reports that drinking green tea may reduce the risk of depression. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition examined the association between green tea consumption and depression. Researchers at the Tohoku University in Japan surveyed...Read More
An article published in Canadian Family Physician (2005;51:844-845) discussed cases where vitamin B12 was a safe and effective choice in the treatment of aphthous stomatitis in patients who were deficient in this vitamin.Read More
One in five students worldwide use tobacco products. Tobacco is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 5 million people worldwide die from tobacco use. Now research reports that phone smoking-cessation counseling helped teen smokers kick the habit. The study, published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, evaluated a personalized telephone counseling intervention for teen smokers. Researchers at the Fred Hutchinson...Read More
European elderberry (Sambucus nigra) has a long history of being used in traditional medicine to boost immunity and promote wellness. Elderberry is known to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-enhancing properties. High in flavonoids, elderberry exerts antioxidant effects that neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic byproducts of metabolic functions) and protect against viruses. Now a research reports that elderberry may be useful in treating viral influenza infections. The review, published in Phytotherapy Research, investigated the pharmacological and...Read More
Green tea contains many active polyphenol antioxidants, commonly known as catechins, which have been shown to lower cholesterol, prevent cancer, and improve fat metabolism. Now research reports that the antioxidants in green tea prevent the formation of new plaque in the arteries without affecting established plaque.Read More
The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (2004, vol. 79, no. 5), investigated the association between diabetic retinopathy and intakes of vitamins C and E.Read More
Antioxidants neutralize the free radicals (unstable molecules that cause damage to cells) associated with degenerative diseases, cardiovascular disease, and aging. GAGs (glycosaminoglycans) are specialized molecules found in cartilage and skin. Antioxidant production and GAGs decline with aging. Now research reports that a supplement containing antioxidants, GAGs and minerals fights wrinkles and improves skin roughness. The study, published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science, investigated the effects of a supplement containing antioxidants, GAGs and minerals...Read More
Obesity is a major risk factor for a long list of chronic and potentially deadly diseases. Now research reports that pre-pregnancy obesity may increase the risk of having babies with congenital heart defects. "Congenital heart defects are the most common types of birth defect, and among all birth defects, they are a leading cause of illness, death, and medical expenditures," states Edwin Trevathan, MD, MPH, director of the CDC′s National Center on Birth Defects and...Read More
Polyunsaturated fatty acids have been shown in trials to exert a protective effect on the heart and cardiovascular system in general. Studies show that ingestion of fish oils can reduce the risk of death from a heart attack.Read More
Experts estimate that about 16 to 18 million Americans have type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is considered a risk factor for atrial fibrillation (abnormal heart rhythm). However, the link between diabetes and atrial fibrillation has not been determined. Now research reports that diabetes significantly increases the risk of atrial fibrillation in women. The study, published in Diabetes Care, investigated the relationship between diabetes and atrial fibrillation in women. Researchers at Kaiser Permanente analyzed data of 17,372 members...Read More
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is characterized by prolonged, debilitating fatigue, which lasts at least six months. This persistent fatigue affects the activities of daily living. CFS can affect people of all ages, gender, race or socioeconomic class. Now research reports that the retrovirus XMRV (xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus) was discovered in the blood of CFS patients. The XMRV retrovirus was first detected in prostate cancers. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy...Read More
Research on garlic has proven its beneficial effects at lowering high blood cholesterol while exerting protective effects on cardiovascular system.Read More
