M olecules involved in inflammation, such as interleukin-1 (IL-1), have been implicated in Type 2 diabetes. The implication has led researchers at the Universities of L'Aquila and Catanzaro in Italy to wonder whether existing medications that lo…
J eruk Nipis (Lat Citrus aurantifolia; Famili: Rutaceae) merupakan jenis tumbuhan yang masuk kedalam suku jeruk-jerukan, tersebar di Asia Dan Amerika Tengah dikenal juga sebagai jeruk pecel. Pohon jeruk nipis dapat mencapai tinggi 3—6 meter, bercaba…
M aya I love the question. It seems like once or twice a year I’m shaving my head to help raise money for cancer research and at every fundraiser, the question seems to come up- Why does the common treatment for cancer make body hair fall out? The…
S udden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is every new parent’s fear. It’s defined as “the sudden death of an infant under age 1 that cannot be explained after a thorough investigation has been conducted, including a complete autopsy, an examination of t…
I f you’re like most Americans you probably don’t get eight hours sleep each night. But, if you also constantly feel exhausted, experience headaches for no obvious reason or have high blood pressure, you could have a more serious problem. That’s be…
T he birth of your child presents a one-time opportunity to help your family by collecting and storing your child's cord blood . That's because cord blood contains stem cells that could one day save the life of your child or of one of your …
W hat if everything you’ve been told about the harmful health effects of salt is wrong? For decades, salt has been cast as a dietary demon. The National Institute s of Health advises Americans to cut back on sodium to combat high blood pressure. A…
L ooking to boost your vitamin D levels? You might consider adding sliced mushrooms to your salad or ordering chicken Marsala or a Portobello burger for dinner. New research has found mushrooms provide as much vitamin D as supplements and may be as …
W omen who are undergoing fertility treatment may be more likely to conceive if they get a good amount of protein in their diets, a small new study suggests. The study, of 120 women undergoing in vitro f ertilization (IVF) at one medical center, f…
E ating vegetables that naturally contain nicotine, such as peppers and tomatoes, may reduce your risk of Parkinson's disease, according to a new study. Previous research has found that smoking and other types of tobacco use are associated …
C hildren born after being exposed to the flu during pregnancy may have a nearly four-fold higher risk of later developing bipolar disorder, according to a small new study. The senior researcher said the results can't prove that a mother&#…
T omatoes and soy products both contain natural cancer-fighting compounds that research has shown independently boost health. But a new study has found the two provide a potent one-two punch when eaten together that is more effective in preventing p…
Low energy? No desire for romance? "You may have 'low T' or low testosterone," say the television ads promoting a testosterone gel which make many men wonder if they, too, have "low T." Testosterone is a hormone primarily…
If you want to reduce your intake of pesticides, choose organic apples, strawberries, grapes, and celery, as an environmental group has singled out these produce as being the biggest carriers of insecticides. For the third year in a row, apples topp…
L ipsticks and lip glosses apparently give you more than colorful kissers, according to a new study by California scientists that contends the products contain lead, cadmium, chromium, aluminum and five other toxic metals. The research team tested …
V itamin D has proven to be a powerful potential new weapon in the fight against a common liver disease that is currently difficult to treat, according to new research by the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. In a new study published in the j…
S tudies show that dealing with chronic stress can wreak havoc on your health and happiness. Here are seven healthy ways to manage those daily stressors and feel better and lighter, now. 1. Catch it immediately - The first step in taming stress is…
F eeling tired during the day, regardless of whether you’ve had a good night’s sleep? It could be your diet. Penn State medical investigators have found levels of sleepiness and alertness during the day can be closely related to the type of food th…
A gene that acts like a garbage man to clean up old material in the cells boosted the life spans of fruit flies and may offer new paths in the fight against human aging, US researchers said Monday. When researchers manipulated the neurons of fruit…
F raudulent versions of the wrinkle treatment Botox, which is made by Allergan Inc and also used to treat headaches, underarm sweating and overactive bladder, are being sold in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration said on Friday. T…
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