Approximately 42% of all people living in the U.S. are prone to vitamin D deficiency and its associated health risks according to the Nutrition Research journal. The chances of survival can be further aggravated with serious conditions such as breast or prostate cancer. It is not clear why there is a connection with low levels …
There are many remedies available for the common cold, both home and commercial ones. None of them can claim to cure colds which have to run their course which can be anything from a few days to one or two weeks. Some however, when combined with sufficient rest, may help in providing relief and speed …
King’s College London has developed a new dental filling to repair cavities without the need for drilling and the pain that comes along with it. The new technique assists teeth to repair themselves and is called Electrically Accelerated and Enhanced Remineralisation (EAER). It speeds up the natural movement of calcium and phosphate minerals to the …
Eggs are cheap and nutritious, containing vitamins, healthy fats, trace nutrients, minerals, and proteins. They also have relatively few calories. But, as with most foods, some ways of cooking and eating them are healthier than others. While they can be eaten raw and many people do, cooking them destroys any potentially dangerous bacteria and makes …
Aspirin can be a life saver as it helps to reduce the risk of further heart attacks for people who have suffered one and also minimizes the risk of certain cancers. These findings were published in the PLOS ONE journal by researchers led by Dr. David Angus at the University of South California (Keck School …
There are several nutritional trends currently in vogue. One of the most popular ones are meat-free foods, in demand because of factors like environment, health, and animal welfare. The new generation of plant-based products that substitute for meat look and taste more like the real thing than ever before. Patrick Brown, a biochemist, has designed …
There are certain types of physical activity that may be more conducive to a longer life than others. Most types of physical exercise help the heart by improving blood pressure and lowering blood sugar levels. Other benefits include lowering the risk of cancer. A recent study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine revealed however …
People living in snowy climes like Canada are only too aware of how stressful walking on slippery sidewalks and roads can be during winter. A team of Canadian scientists recently tested almost 100 different types of boots for slip resistance and selected only eight models among their top picks. All the others were deemed not …
Modern lifestyles revolve around prolonged staring at small type and images on computer screens, televisions, and cell phones which have a detrimental effect on eye health and an increase in age-related eye problems. There are, however, certain corrective measures individuals can take to stop further deterioration of vision and, in some cases, actually improve it. …
Excessive belly fat is a condition with serious repercussions. This kind of white fat, known as visceral fat, leads to stress hormones called cortisol that circulate through the body and cytokines, an inflammatory substance that affects the body’s production of insulin. Some visceral fat is required by the body as it provides cushioning around the …