Many individuals use calcium supplements to help increase bone density as they age. However, a new study points out some potential risks with using this dietary supplement. Researchers at the University of Auckland in New Zealand recently researched the potential risks with using calcium supplements. This particular study analyzed data from a total of 36,000 [...]
A study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology studied the link between increased ingestion of cholesterol and gestational diabetes. Researchers at the Swedish Medical Center in Washington compared various levels of egg consumption and the development of gestational diabetes. The study compared over 3000 women between 1996 and 2008 and included questionnaires covering detailed [...]
New research has looked into the effect of a raw food vegetarian diet and overall health. Many proponents of this diet feel not processing foods leads to improved overall health. Others have voiced concern raw food vegetarian diets may decrease bone density and increase the risk of fractures. A recent study in Archives of Internal [...]
Some people who suffer from obesity turn to various measures to lose large amounts of weight. One method used in the past few years is surgical weight loss through gastric reduction surgery. According to guidelines set forth by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), you may be a candidate for Lap-Band surgery if you have [...]
A study by the University of Michigan recently looked at the impact of school lunches on the overall health and eating patterns of students. For this study, questionnaires were completed by nearly 1300 sixth grade students at various Michigan public schools over the course of three years. The results of the study indicated children who [...]
Stress is everywhere in our lives, felt in both work and home life. Stress may cause a variety of health issues. A recent research study conducted at the University College, London addressed the impact of stress on food choices that people make. Professor Jane Wardle conducted this study with the goal of testing whether or [...]
Prostate cancer is the most common form of tumors worldwide. Each year approximately 400,00 people are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Do omega 3 fatty acids affect risk for prostate cancer? A study conducted and published in the Journal of Epidemiology yields some surprising results. Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center analyzed over 3400 [...]
Fat around the waistline may result in a variety of health issues including cardiovascular disease, even for individuals who are not excessively overweight. Once the need is recognized, what is the best way to get rid of this excess weight? The good news, according to Dr. Michael Jensen, researcher for The Mayo Clinic, is the [...]
Some people who struggle with weight issues sometimes turn to procedures, such as liposuction, to help alleviate the problem. However, a new study published on WebMD by Dr. Robert Eckel indicates that liposuction is only a short term solution to the problem. In the study, Dr. Eckel analyzed 32 women. The women in the study [...]
Carrying extra weight, especially around the waist, increases the risk for a variety of diseases. This includes an increased risk for developing cancer. A study, led by Dr. Eric Jacobs of the American Cancer Society, recently analyzed the correlation between waist size and cancer risk. The study by Dr. Jacobs analyzed questionnaires and tracked the [...]