Chinese herb can help inhibit tumor growth
In a recent study, scientists find that bioactive flavones in the popular Chinese herb remedy Huang-Qin can be used to make anti-cancer compound. The...
Belly fat is strongly related with heart disease risk, shows research
It is known that overweight can harm our wellbeing and cause lots of diseases. Among various types of overweight, increasing stomach fat, in particular...
Treatments for prostate cancer: reports of 10-year outcomes
Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells develop in the prostate. These abnormal cells can continue to multiply in an uncontrolled way and sometimes spread...
Positive side of obesity: better survival in kidney cancer
Obesity are usually linked to negative health effects, such as high blood pressure, stroke, type 2 diabetes, abnormal blood fats, and metabolic syndrome.
Nevertheless, a...
“Accidental mistakes” during stem cell divisions explain cancer risks in different organs
In human adult stem cells, the gradual accumulation of genetic mutations during life is associated with age-related diseases, including cancer.
Cancer risk can be very...
Eating meals prepared at home may avoid type 2 diabetes
Nowadays, more and more people like to eat out. It is convenient, and people can have more food choices.
However, a recent study shows that...
High alcohol drinking is related to decreased fertility in women
Drinking too much alcohol can have harmful effects on health. In a recent study, researchers find that drinking alcohol more than 14 servings per...
High muscle mass and low fat mass are associated with low cardiovascular disease mortality
In people with cardiovascular disease, body composition can strongly influence physical health.
In a recent study, researchers find that high muscle mass and low fat...
Scientists find risk factors for prostate cancer
Globally prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death in men. In 2012, it...
Eating less meat could significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, says study
Currently the rates of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are rising worldwide. In the US, it is estimated that 3.1 million people have AD. Globally, about...