Category Archives: Health News

Pancreatic cancer is quickly making its way to the top of the list of most deadly cancers and, unfortunately, most diagnosis occur late in life. Nearly 50,000 Americans receive a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer each year – it’s the same cancer that took the lives of Steve Jobs, Luciano Pavarotti and Patrick Swayze. Pancreatic cancer ...click here to read more

General Mills, the brand that brings us Cheerios, Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch, is being sued for misleading consumers about their latest Cheerios variety. The lawsuit indicates that the new variety, known as Cheerios Protein, doesn’t actually provide what it promises – more protein. Michael Jacobson, Ph.D., from the Center for Science in the Public ...click here to read more

Infants with a genetic risk factors for celiac disease who are fed gluten until the age of two have a two-fold greater risk of developing the disease. Lead author, Carin Andrén Aronsson, said, “The role of gluten intake in infants and the risk of later developing celiac disease has long been debated. Our study provides ...click here to read more

New research reveals that anxiety can aggravate asthma. Anxiety is characterized as having a fear of fear. Managing asthma can be much more difficult for those who also have anxiety, according to the recent study. The research comes from the University of Cincinnati. The researchers studied 101 college undergrads who had asthma. The study mimicked ...click here to read more

Researchers have found a relationship between leg strength and the brain’s ability to remain fit and successfully fight aging. The findings were based on a study that took place over the course of 10 years. The study involved identical twins and is the first of its kind to link leg power with brain power. Lead scientist, ...click here to read more

Researchers from the University of Georgia found that contaminated food items can spread bacteria through the use of kitchen knives and graters. The study reveals that many consumers are unaware that kitchen utensils can spread bacteria. Lead author, Dr. Marilyn Erickson, said, “Just knowing that utensils may lead to cross-contamination is important. With that knowledge, ...click here to read more

New research suggests that tomatoes contain a cancer-fighting component known as lycopene. Lycopene is what gives tomatoes their red pigment, and researchers from the University of Illinois found it was effective in reducing the size of prostate tumors in animal models. John W. Erdman Jr., Ph.D., lead researcher, said, “Our team has learned to grow ...click here to read more

A government report revealed that many Americans with high blood pressure are not properly managing it, thus increasing their risk of experiencing heart attack, heart disease and stroke. The report showed that nearly 47 percent of Americans with high blood pressure have not been able to bring their numbers down to a healthy range, either ...click here to read more

A small Swiss study has shown the exercise benefits of the Wii Fit Plus system for middle-aged or older adults with diabetes. Senior author, Dr. Arno Schmidt-Trucksäss, said, “Motivation to exercise is a major unsolved issue in patients with diabetes, especially type 2. Alternatives are urgently needed and enjoyable exercise while playing a game might ...click here to read more

A new study has found that changes in humor can be an early sign of dementia. The findings come from the University College London, where researchers found that if humor becomes darker over time, it is an early sign of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). This type of dementia is characterized by changes in behavior, and these ...click here to read more

Eating something sweet causes the brain to make meal memories, according to a new study. The study consisted of researchers from Georgia State University, Georgia Regents University and Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center. The researchers uncovered that an area of the brain involved in creating memories was activated when a person eats sweet foods. The ...click here to read more

In patients with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) where drug treatment has failed, exposure therapy holds promise as a viable form of treatment. Exposure therapy, along with response prevention therapy, has been found to significantly reduce symptoms. The research comes from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Exposure and response prevention therapy ...click here to read more

If you have tried the sugar alternative stevia, you may have noticed the bitter aftertaste. Well, by changing stevia physically, Cornell food scientists were able to make it sweeter and more enjoyable. Many people made the switch to stevia because it is a calorie-free alternative to sugar, but its bitterness and aftertaste was often a ...click here to read more

Many people admit to having a fear of snakes; however, snake venom has now shown to improve safety during surgery for those on blood thinners. During certain surgeries drugs are used to prevent blood clots, but sometimes blood clotting needs to occur in order to heal incisions, which can become problematic for those taking anticoagulants. ...click here to read more