Life-Extending Hormone Protects Thymus Gland, Bolsters Body’s Immune Response
A hormone that extends lifespan in mice by 40% is produced by specialized cells in the thymus gland, according to a new study by...
Vitamin C From Fruits and Vegetables Shown to Protect Against Cataracts
Need another reason to eat more fruits and vegetables? Higher dietary intake of vitamin C has been found to have a potentially preventative effect on...
Study Links Saturated Fats with Altered Circadian Cycles and Metabolic Disorders
A new study explains why some saturated fats are 'bad' – and suggests that the problem may be in the timing. The research from Texas A&M links consumption of saturated...
Researchers Identify Best Foods for Preventing Chronic Inflammation
A new study by the University of Liverpool's Institute of Ageing and Chronic Disease has identified food stuffs that can help prevent chronic inflammation...
Low-Salt Diets May Increase Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) and Death
A large worldwide study has found that, contrary to popular thought, low-salt diets may not be beneficial and may actually increase the risk of...
Women And Young People Under Age 35 Are Most Vulnerable To...
Women are almost twice as likely to experience anxiety as men, according to a review of existing scientific literature, led by the University of...
Extending Anti-Estrogen Therapy by Five Years Helps Breast Cancer Patients
Breast cancer patients significantly benefit by taking hormone therapy drugs called aromatase inhibitors for an additional five years, according to a major study presented...
Osteoarthritis and Cartilage Repair Tissues Grown From Nose Cells
Swiss doctors have used cartilage cells harvested from patients' own noses to successfully produce cartilage transplants for the treatment of the knees of 10 adults...
Low Vitamin D Levels Linked to Increased Risk of Bladder Cancer
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with an increased risk of developing bladder cancer, according to a systematic review of seven studies presented at the...
Fighting Insulin Resistance to Reverse Diabetes, Manage Weight and Reduce Carb...
According to the Journal of the American Medical Association nearly 50% of all adults in the U.S. are either currently diabetic or suffering from metabolic syndrom...
Common Food Additive Crosses Gut Barrier, Linked to Immune Disorders
A newly published study is adding to growing concerns over the use of titanium dioxide as a common food additive. Researchers from the The International Agency for Research on Cancer...
Vitamin C Effective in Targeting, Stopping Cancer Stem Cells
Vitamin C is up to ten times more effective at stopping cancer cell growth than pharmaceuticals, according to scientists in Salford, UK. The new...
