In a study completed at Oregon State University, researchers have found that zinc is a vital nutrient that is poorly absorbed by older people. Additionally, many people with deficient levels of zinc are prone to higher levels of degenerative...
A brisk walk, pumping iron, even a roll in the hay can make your systolic blood pressure rise - temporarily. But if, like "Southland's" Regina King (svelte and athletic) or ex-quarterback Joe Montana (who'd think it?), you have chronic...
Acrylamide is a chemical that naturally occurs when potatoes or starchy foods are fried or baked at high temperatures. The chemical is also highly linked to cancer. So, while you may love french fries, you may be adding a...
It might sound icky and gross, but fecal transplants can be beneficial for individuals with extreme cases of intestinal Clostridium difficile (C. diff) infections. C. diff can run out of control due to antibiotic overuse and when probiotic consumption...
Gliomas are the most common form of brain tumors that adults develop. They are also the most fatal. In a study published in the professional medical journal Cancer Management and Researcher, researchers examined the role the immune system plays...
Q. I have high blood pressure. Is it worth it to buy a blood pressure monitor to check my pressure at home?
A. Yes. Habitual home blood pressure checks give a more accurate view of your blood pressure than intermittent...
Why don't vampires cruise the fast-food restaurants? Is it because there's too much cholesterol in the customers' hemoglobin? Nope. It's the bright lights, colors and sounds in fast-food temples of cardiac arrest that would send "The Vampire Diaries'" Alaric...
For many people, it seems like a natural assumption that love and desire are related in the brain. However, scientists were curious about what areas of the brain become active when feelings of love and desire arise. In a...
Sharon Palmer is one of our own featured writers and contributors and an expert on healthy eating and cooking. Her recipes are featured in the most recent issue of Time Magazine’s Healthland online publication. The article highlights foods included...
In a groundbreaking study from Queen Mary College in London, researchers have found that sea creatures ability to change their appearance may lead to breakthroughs in skin science for humans.
Urchins, Sea Cucumbers and Human Skin
Although purple sea urchins and...
