At the early stages of a new study researchers may have insight in how reducing stress may aid in weight loss. Researchers from the University of Florida studied cells and mice and found that chronic stress triggers production of betatrophin, a protein which inhibits an enzyme involved in fat burning. Study co-first author Dr. Li-Jun ...click here to read more
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Saint Louis University, reveals that while opioids help elevate moods in the short term, prolonged usage could lead to new-onset depression. The study is published online in the Jan 11 edition of Annals of Family Medicine, under the heading “Prescription Opioid Duration, Dose, and Increased Risk of ...click here to read more
Research from the Cornell Food and Brand Lab has found that weight loss is easily done with the use of smaller plates. Over the years there have been over 50 studies which study the effects of smaller plates and weight loss and yet there seems to be little consensus if they are an effective means ...click here to read more
A new blood test may help detect the spread of melanoma – skin cancer – much earlier according to latest findings. The blood test monitors DNA fragments from dead cancer cells in the blood and has been found to be more effective than current testing methods. Senior investigator Dr. David Polsky said, “Our study results ...click here to read more
A new study has found that pre-pregnancy potato consumption is linked with a higher risk of gestational diabetes. Researchers found the risk of gestational diabetes increased 27 percent if a woman consumed two to four cups of potatoes weekly prior to pregnancy. Consuming five or more cups of potatoes weekly seemed to increase the risk ...click here to read more
We all have a tendency to put on a few extra pounds during the wintertime but are the holidays to blame or is it the season responsible for us to overeat? New research suggests that evolution is to blame when it comes to overeating in the wintertime. The findings suggest that humans are “programmed” to ...click here to read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported that Americans are still consuming too much salt which is a known risk factor for high blood pressure which can lead to further heart complications. Based on the new 2015-2020 guidelines, the report indicates the 90 percent of children and 89 percent of adults still ...click here to read more
Unfortunately the winter season brings the threat of influenza, or the flu, along with it and so if you want to best protect yourself it’s important you read the following health news articles. The flu virus can strike at any time and when one person close to you gets it your risk goes up substantially. ...click here to read more
A recent study revealed that home fitness DVDs may contain a hidden curse in the form of negative imagery and demotivating language. The big problem surrounding the largely unregulated $250 million a year Fitness DVDs industry is that there is neither any scientific evidence about their safety and effectiveness nor is there any accuracy about ...click here to read more
Even though we have entered a new year there were plenty of important health news stories from 2015 which we still want to mention. In particular there were many stories regarding multiple sclerosis, chronic pancreatitis and rheumatoid arthritis, just to name a few. Below are some of those important health news stories which you may ...click here to read more
New findings uncovered that there is no link between the use of the Pill and birth defects. Rates of birth defects of women who used the Pill were the same to women who did not use it – 25 infants to 1,000 births. Lead researcher Brittany Charlton said, “Women who become pregnant either soon after ...click here to read more
Exercise designed to boost coordination of the spine muscles can reduce back pain according to the latest findings. The program is called motor control exercise and it begins with the patient practicing normal use of the spine muscles by conducting regular tasks and activities which is guided by a physical therapist. Exercises become gradually more ...click here to read more
Certain yoga positions may impact eye pressure in glaucoma patients according to new findings. Positions which can increase eye discomfort in glaucoma patients are those where the head is in a downward position. Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness and can impact a person’s quality of life. When fluid pressure increases in the ...click here to read more
New research suggests smokers diagnosed with pneumonia should also be screened for lung cancer as a means to reduce mortality. The findings suggest that heavy smokers diagnosed with pneumonia are at a greater risk of lung cancer – a cancer with only a 27 percent survival rate. Screening should be done by chest-computer tomography. Lead ...click here to read more
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