Alpha-Carotene Tied to Lower Mortality Risk Alpha-Carotene Tied to Lower Mortality Risk People who consume high levels of alpha-carotene -which is found in several vegetables – may live longer, researchers found. Among participants of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), greater serum concentrations of the compound were associated with lower risks of dy
September 29, 2011
September 28, 2011
Sepsis Linked to Dementia in Elderly
Sepsis Linked to Dementia in Elderly Sepsis Linked to Dementia in Elderly “Older People Who Survive Sepsis Face Increased Risk for Developing Cognitive Problems”, Study Finds Sepsis is a leading cause of death in hospital ICUs, and the elderly are particularly vulnerable to the life-threatening blood infection. The thinking had been that once the crisis is over, older peopl
September 27, 2011
September 25, 2011
University of South Alabama College of Medicine – Emphasis on Doctor-Patient Relationship
University of South Alabama College of Medicine – Emphasis on Doctor-Patient Relationship The University of South Alabama accommodates the College of Medicine , which is known for its traditional style of education and a great emphasis on teaching the students about the relationship shared by doctors and patients. Locate din Mobile, Alabama, the college also shares the university cam
September 23, 2011
Teen Texting Taking a Toll: Lack of Sleep May Impact School Performance and Mood
Teen Texting Taking a Toll: Lack of Sleep May Impact School Performance and Mood By Donna L. Hamilton, MD, MS, FAAP For years pediatricians and sleep specialists have encouraged parents to keep televisions and computers out of their children’s bedroom in order to support optimal health and wellness. The preliminary findings of a pilot study might add another piece of electron
September 21, 2011
Aspirin May Protect Against Breast Cancer
Aspirin May Protect Against Breast Cancer Doctors Say It’s Too Soon to Recommend Routine Aspirin Use to Ward off Breast Cancer Taking aspirin may reduce breast cancer risk, Scottish researchers report. Their study of 116,181 women suggests that those aged 51 to 70 gain the greatest benefit, says Boikanyo Makubate, PhD, of the University of Dundee. U.S. doctors caution that itR
September 20, 2011
Aspirin May Protect Against Breast Cancer
Aspirin May Protect Against Breast Cancer Doctors Say It’s Too Soon to Recommend Routine Aspirin Use to Ward off Breast Cancer Taking aspirin may reduce breast cancer risk, Scottish researchers report. Their study of 116,181 women suggests that those aged 51 to 70 gain the greatest benefit, says Boikanyo Makubate, PhD, of the University of Dundee. U.S. doctors caution that itR
September 18, 2011
Potential benefits of glyconutrient supplement in human body
Potential benefits of glyconutrient supplement in human body Published On: 2008-02-24 Star Health Potential benefits of glyconutrient supplement in human body Dr N M Kiron Glyconutrient supplements are using in the first world for the better improvement of complicated diseases. It is a new technology in medical science. This subject is coming out with some miracle in differen
September 16, 2011
Cancer: a Matter of “terrain”, not Genes
Cancer: a Matter of “terrain”, not Genes Genes account for at most 15% of cancers. What matters most in prevention or getting the most of treatments is not our genetic makeup but the biology we create within our body to support our natural defenses against tumor growth. The Genetic FallacyMost of us live with the false belief that cancer is a genetic Russian roulette. As one in thr
September 15, 2011
Cancer is a Preventable Disease of our Western Life-style
Cancer is a Preventable Disease of our Western Life-style Cancer rates have been rising steadily since the 1940s. But this is mostly true in Western life-style societies. By understanding how this happened, we can all learn to protect ourselves better. A Cancer Epidemic Started in 1940 Cancer rates have been climbing steadily since 1940. This is not due simply to the increase use of s