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Research conducted by the University of Chicago showed that long-term antibiotic treatment may be effective at warding off and slowing down Alzheimer’s disease in men. The study analyzed the effects of antibiotics on gut bacteria, which has been linked with the development of the disease. Although the study was conducted on male and female mice, the treatment was found to be ineffective in female mice.Antibiotic...
7/3/2019 6:00:00 AM
Popular high-protein diets, such as Atkins and Paleo, urge followers to eat more protein while cutting back on carbohydrates, sugars and fats. Although many have found success on such diets, there are health risks associated with eating too much protein. Those regularly consuming more than the recommended amount may experience side effects.Protein is one of the building blocks of life. It helps you...
7/3/2019 6:00:00 AM
Researchers published a study last week on a new potential stroke treatment in a class all its own. The compound has just completed its first human trial, and the results are promising. If all continues to go well, a stroke treatment that causes little to no bleeding could be on the horizon.The new stroke treatment just completed its first round of human trials, and it appears to have all the benefits...
6/25/2019 7:00:00 AM
Over three-quarters of all American adults take some form of supplement. Many view them as part of a healthy daily regimen, but vitamin supplements might not be all we’ve been led to believe. Some may even be doing more harm than good. The evidence against using vitamin supplements has been mounting, and it seems as though we might be wasting our money. The vitamins we’re most likely to be deficient...
6/25/2019 7:00:00 AM
Processed foods are notoriously unhealthy because they contain lots of refined carbohydrates, sugars, fat and artificial ingredients. What’s more, they have very little nutritional value. As if that isn’t enough to malign convenience and packaged foods, a new study shows that people who eat processed foods eat more and weigh more than those who eat a minimally processed diet.People who regularly eat...
6/24/2019 10:09:49 PM
Excessive exposure to the sun is hard on the skin because UV rays can damage cells. This damage is linked to an increased risk for skin cancer, and overexposure to the sun’s rays can cause premature wrinkling. Getting a sunburn or tan is a sign of skin damage, so the healthiest choice is to use sunscreen for protection from UV rays. Recent concerns about the safety of sunscreen itself may have individuals...
6/24/2019 7:00:00 AM
Studies have shown a correlation between eating large amounts of cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and a lower risk of cancer. And, more to the point, researchers may have finally found one of the reasons why. Cruciferous vegetables contain an enzyme that breaks down into a unique compound in the body. This compound, I3C, activates a tumor-suppressing enzyme, and tests on supplemented mice have...
6/24/2019 7:00:00 AM
Uterine cancer has been on a dramatic rise, and doctors are scratching their heads trying to figure out why. They’re seeing more cases of a specific rare subtype, and it’s not following any familiar or predictable patterns. Here’s what you need to know about it. The Numbers Keep Rising All subtypes of uterine cancer are on the rise, and researchers are only able to account for some of the math. Uterine...
6/21/2019 8:57:09 PM
For the first time, scientists have images of something that's heretofore only been known about in theory, and what seems like a tiny step to capture microscopic blood vessels may also be a giant leap in bone health research.A vascular system within the bones has long been theorized, but until recently, no one has found it. Using advanced imaging technology, scientists have finally uncovered a complex...
6/21/2019 7:00:00 AM
Many Americans who may benefit from taking cholesterol-lowering medications (statins) are not taking them. Why? Over half of them say their doctor didn’t give them the option. With heart disease being the leading cause of death for men and women, researchers are concerned that people with high cholesterol are not getting the information they need to make an informed decision regarding their health.A...
6/19/2019 7:00:00 AM
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