Women with high levels of micro-nutrients known as “carotenoids” may be less likely to develop and prevent breast cancer, a recent study found. Researchers from Brigham & Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that women who had high levels of the naturally occurring plant pigment showed reduced breast cancer risk, especially for tumors that […]

You may not need to go on a diet if you want to lose some weight; just cutting back on fat intake may be enough, according to a recent British study. University of East Anglia researchers found that choosing low-fat alternatives over high-fat foods helped subjects lose about 3.5 pounds. The study, published Dec. 7 […]

Flu season is already here, threatening U.S. residents, especially those living in the south and the southeast states, health officials warned. “It looks like it’s shaping up to be a bad flu season,” said Dr. Thomas Frieden, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director. According to the agency’s report published on Nov. 30, 48 […]

We all know that a healthy diet is important to prevent heart disease, but a recent study suggests that eating wholesome foods can also protect people with cardiovascular disease from recurring heart attacks and strokes. The study appeared in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. “At times, patients don’t think they need to follow a […]

People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are impulsive, hyperactive, and have difficulties paying attention. According to a recent Swedish study, medications used to control these symptoms may also help control criminal behavior. People with ADHD commonly have problems with school, jobs, and relationships. They have a higher risk for depression, anxiety, and alcohol or […]

The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects a dramatic rise in diabetes among children and teens in the next four decades. The spike can cause a potential disaster for the country’s healthcare system, according to one expert. Assuming a steady rate of increase in diabetes cases over time, the CDC projects […]

Jobless people in their 50s and early 60s may have similar risks for heart attacks as smokers do, a recent study suggests. The study, published online in the Archives of Internal Medicine, surveyed more than 13,000 people aged 51 to 65 years across the United States between 1992 and 2010. The team has found that […]

The number of Type 2 diabetes cases soared in 42 states by at least 50 percent in just under two decades, according to the latest Morbidity and Mortality report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Moreover, there was at least a 100 percent increase in 18 of those 42 states. “Even when […]

Early menstrual cycle may indicate an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, a recent study suggests. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death among women in the United States. However, researchers are still looking for ways to tell which women are more vulnerable since the disease appears later in women than it does in men. […]

Stroke cases among young and middle-aged adults are on the rise, a recent study suggests. According to the study, strokes affect younger age groups among adults between 20 and 55 years rose from 12.9 percent in 1994 to 18.6 percent in 2005. The team also found that the average age of stroke victims went down […]