Supplements blamed for increasing liver damage The growing popularity of herbal and dietary supplements is being blamed for a marked increase in cases of liver damage, say hepatologists. Drug-induced liver injuries linked to supplements in the US jumped from just 7% in 2003 to about 20% in 2014, a recent study finds. Studies in […]
Read MoreAmid all the doom and gloom around the health effects of alcohol consumption, yet another study highlights the fact that it’s a risky business. This time, it’s comes as a word of caution for menopausal women, particularly for those who like to give the bottle a nudge on occasions. That’s because drinking after menopause increases the […]
Read MoreAnti-Aging Tip Sheet: Anti-Aging Essentials Posted on Sept. 17, 2014, 6 a.m. in Anti-Aging Tip Sheets Anti-Aging Lifestyle Scientific evidence demonstrates the diverse health-promoting benefits of the tenets of anti-aging medicine. How high can you ascend on the Anti-Aging Lifestyle The goal of anti-aging medicine is not to merely prolong the total years of an […]
Read MoreTop Anti-Inflammatory Foods Posted on Oct. 5, 2016, 6 a.m. in Inflammation Diet Functional Foods Incorporate these flavorful and powerful foods into your diet, to help counteract inflammation Although inflammation is often necessary as a protective defense against infection and injury, unchecked, chronic inflammation is implicated in a number of diseases. The lifelong accumulation of […]
Read MoreSolving a breast cancer mystery – why do ‘double-positive’ women do better? Category: Science blog July 8, 2015 Emma Smith Dr Jason Carroll working in his lab When a doctor suspects a woman might have breast cancer, one of the first things they do is take a small sample of cells from her breast, called […]
Read MoreProgesterone: A Key Ingredient for Optimal Health Posted on March 4, 2016, 6 a.m. Dr. Daniel F. Royal weighs in on the benefits of Progesterone. There seems to be a common misconception among physicians and patients that all hormones are the same. Of course, this is not true, but it shows the pharmaceutical propaganda machine […]
Read MoreChili Peppers Cheat Death Posted on May 5, 2016, 6 a.m. in Longevity Functional Foods People who eat spicy foods daily may reduce their risk of death by as much as 14%. Chili Peppers Cheat Death Chili Peppers Cheat Death Chili peppers are abundant in capsaicin, a compound that is associated with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory […]
Read MoreProgesterone May Preserve Memory & Cognition Posted on Dec. 19, 2013, 6 a.m. in Women’s Health Progesterone Levels of progesterone may correlate to verbal memory and global cognition, among women who were newly postmenopausal. Previous studies have suggested that changes in hormone levels that occur after menopause may influence cognition and mood. Victor Henderson, from […]
Read MoreTestosterone Supplementation Beneficial to Men with Heart Disease Posted on None in Men’s Health Hormone Replacement Therapy Testosterone New study finds that testosterone supplementation enables a reduction in the risks of major cardiovascular events, such as strokes, heart attacks, and death. In a recent study, a research team from the Intermountain Medical Center Heart Institute […]
Read MoreDrinking coffee and wine good for microbes in the gut, scientists say by Deborah Netburn And Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times Scientists have some great news for those who love coffee, tea and wine: Drinking any of these beverages is associated with a healthier and more diverse community of microbes living in the gut. The […]
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