A new study links the lifelong accumulation of genetic alterations to blood stem cells with dramatic changes in blood production that lead to the abrupt deterioration of organ function after
Study Finds Eating an Egg a Day Lowers Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke
Researchers have shown how moderate egg consumption can increase the amount of heart-healthy metabolites in the blood. Their findings suggest that eating up to one egg per day may help
Whey Protein Supplement Helps Control Type 2 Diabetes
A new study has shown that drinking a small amount of whey protein before meals can help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugars. In the study, which
Medicinal Cannabis Reduces Pain and Need for Opiate Painkillers Among Cancer Patients
A comprehensive assessment of the benefits of medical cannabis for cancer-related pain found that for most oncology patients, pain measures improved significantly, other cancer-related symptoms also decreased, the consumption of
Discovery Reveals How Blocking Inflammation Can Lead to Chronic Pain
Using anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids to relieve pain could increase the chances of developing chronic pain, according to researchers from McGill University and colleagues in Italy. Their research puts into
Sleep Deprivation Impairs Stem Cells in the Cornea, Linked to Vision Impairment
Sleep deprivation – getting too little high-quality sleep – is a serious health problem. More than one-third of people in the US report getting less than the recommended minimum of
Deep Sleep May Act as Fountain of Youth in Old Age
As we grow older our nights are frequently plagued by bouts of wakefulness, bathroom trips and other nuisances as we lose our ability to generate the deep, restorative slumber we
Seven Hours of Sleep is Optimal in Middle and Old Age, Say Researchers
Seven hours is the ideal amount of sleep for people in their middle age and upwards, with too little or too much sleep associated with poorer cognitive performance and mental
A Friend, Not Foe: Common GI Tract Parasite Reduces Inflammation to Promote Gut Health
The human gut is a thriving ecosystem, teaming with thousands of bacterial species whose interactions determine its health and susceptibility to diseases. While some microorganisms are harmful, many are beneficial
Calcium Supplements Linked to Earlier Death in Older People With Heart Valve Disease
Calcium supplements, frequently taken to lessen the risk of brittle bones (osteoporosis) and fractures, have been linked to an increased risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, a