Chagas Disease Spreading to US, Death Rate Higher Than Expected
Chagas disease is classified as one of the 17 most important neglected diseases by the World Health Organization. Now, researchers have found that even...
Tomato Extract Fights Stomach Cancer, Ripe for Further Study
A new study shows that whole tomato extracts from two different Southern Italy varieties inhibit gastric cancer cell growth and malignant features, paving the way...
Low-Glycemic Diet May Stop Age-Related Eye Disease
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in adults over the age of 50. Now researchers at Tufts University have published a new...
Vitamin D Deficiency is Widespread, Linked to Sunscreen Use and Chronic...
Results from a clinical review published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association find nearly 1 billion people worldwide may have deficient or insufficient levels...
Science or Snake Oil: Can Turmeric Really Shrink Tumors, Reduce Pain...
Turmeric is a yellow coloured spice widely used in Indian and South East Asian cuisine. It’s prepared from the root of a plant called Curcuma...
Reducing Salt Intake Doesn’t Lower Blood Pressure in New Study
A new study that followed more than 2,600 men and women for 16 years found that consuming less sodium wasn't associated with lower blood...
Sleep-Inducing Component of Traditional Herb (Ashwagandha) Identified
Can't sleep? Your sleep problems may be improved if you try an Indian herb, Ashwagandha. Researchers in the sleep institute in Japan found that...
Higher Doses of Vitamin C Significantly Reduce Duration of Common Cold
The relationship between vitamin C dosage and its effects on the duration of the common cold symptoms may extend to 6-8 grams per day.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome May Originate in the Brain
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that is a common cause of infertility and other female problems, may begin in the brain rather than...
Drinking Diet Soda Increases Risk of Stokes, Alzheimer’s by 300%
Higher consumption of artificially sweetened soft drinks has been associated with an increased risk of both strokes and dementia in an analysis of more than...
Common Virus Triggers Celiac Disease
A virus may be to blame for the development of celiac disease, researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Pittsburgh School...
Pet Exposure Linked To Lower Risk for Allergies And Obesity
Researchers have known for a long time that young kids who are exposed to pets have less of a risk of allergies. But now...
