Health Conditions Archives

New Study Shows Cinema popcorn to be a nutritional horror

Nutritional analysis of popcorn servings at some of America's biggest cinema chains has found mind-boggling calorie counts that may surprise consumers who think of the snack as a relatively healthy treat. The non-profit Center for Science in the Public Interest study compared some popcorn and drinks combos to consuming three…
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Researchers Predict Number of Americans with Diabetic Retinopathy Will Soar By 2050

The number of Americans with diabetic retinopathy is expected to increase from 5.5 million to 16 million by the year 2050. Diabetic retinopathy is damage to the retina caused by complications of diabetes, which can eventually lead to blindness. Researchers used data from the National Health Interview Survey and the…
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Excess Body Fat Linked to Higher Cancer Risk, Poorer Cancer Survival

Approximately 100,500 cancers occurring in the US every year can be attributed to excess body fat, according to estimates from the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR). According to AICR, the estimated number of cancers linked to excess body fat include: 49% of endometrial cancers = 20,700 cases/year 35% of…
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Low Cholesterol Linked to Lower Risk of Some Types of Prostate Cancer

A new study published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, shows that men whose cholesterol was in a healthy range (below 200) had less than half the risk of developing high-grade prostate tumors compared to men with high cholesterol. Researchers studied…
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Alzheimer’s Risk: Diet, Muscle Power, Maternal Family

Older people with stronger muscles are at reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease compared to their weaker peers, a new study shows. Alzheimer's & Muscle Power Dr. Patricia A. Boyle of Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center in Chicago and her colleagues found that the greater a person's muscle strength, the lower…
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Preterm Births Can be Drastically Reduced by Optimizing Vitamin D Levels

As preterm births are on the rise worldwide, there is powerful new evidence supporting the claim that sufficient vitamin D levels can reduce your risk of having a premature delivery. It can also help protect your newborn baby from other health problems. In what is considered the first scientific trial…
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Stroke Survivors Can Improve Balance with Tai Chi

A new study finds that stroke survivors can improve their balance by practicing the Chinese martial art of tai chi, lessening the risk of a serious fall. Tai chi consists of constant coordinated movement of the head, torso and limbs requiring concentration and balance control. The study looked at 136…
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Protective effect found for ginkgo against radiation damage

A report published in the October 11, 2009 issue of the International Journal of Low Radiation added evidence to a protective effect for Ginkgo biloba against radiation damage. Ginkgo biloba is a tree species whose leaves have been used for centuries in Chinese medicine. Ginkgo leaf extract contains antioxidant compounds…
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Women with breast cancer have low vitamin D levels

In a new study, it was found that breast cancer patients have low levels of vitamin D, aggravating low bone mass and fracture risk. These patients have accelerated loss of bone mass due to hormone and chemo therapies. The recommended weekly supplement for high doses of vitamin D is 50,000…
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People Who Live in Healthier Neighborhoods May Be Less Likely to Develop Type 2 Diabetes

A new study indicates that people living in neighborhoods that promote physical activity and offer access to healthy foods may be less likely to develop type 2 diabetes. Researchers studied 2,285 participants aged 45 to 84 living in neighborhoods in Baltimore, Forsyth County, N.C., and New York City/Bronx. These neighborhoods…
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