Recent research from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University in Boston highlights the potential benefits of zinc supplementation for the elderly.
With an estimated 4.6 million new cases of dementia each year worldwide, and an aging population, the prevalence of dementia is expected to increase in the coming years. (1)
by Dr. Leo Galland
High intake of soy foods among men is associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer according to research studies. In laboratory experiments components of soy called isoflavones have shown the potential to inhibit the growth of prostate cancer cells.
Here’s one more good reason to stay away from secondhand smoke.
If you are suffering from chronic sinus disease, secondhand smoke could be the cause, according to a new report in the journal Archives of Otolaryngology—Head & Neck Surgery. Continue reading »
The rise of drug-resistant bacteria that are extremely difficult to treat has emerged as a threat to public health.
The widespread use of powerful antibiotics in people and in livestock may have actually contributed to the growth of these superbugs.
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