When we were kids, we were always told to eat lots of fruits and vegetables so we could keep our minds and bodies healthy. According to a new study published by Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research, not only does eating a variety of produce improve one’s [...]

Obesity, high blood pressure and high blood sugar levels. These are just some of the factors that underlie metabolic syndrome. One in five people are said to be affected by this medical condition, and prevalence tends to increase with age.
A person with metabolic syndrome runs a higher risk of developing a heart problem or [...]

On August 6, 2010, a published research report on stem cells presented the findings of a Stanford University research team on unlocking the ability to regenerate. This team, led by Helen M. Blau, Jason H. Pomerantz and Konstandin V. Pajcini, found a way to induce this ability in mice.
While most research in the field [...]

The standard medication for Hepatitis C, a deadly disease that leads to liver failure, involves a combination of alpha interferon and ribavirin. New research suggests that the addition of a third antiviral drug called bocoprevir may boost the treatment’s effectiveness by up to 75 percent.
A study conducted by Dr. Paul Y. Kwo and his team [...]