A study in Ireland has found that yogurt consumption may increase bone density, and thus reduce the incidence of osteoporosis among older women and men. The study took into consideration risk factors such as smoking and alcohol consumption and factored in people's use of Vitamin D and other supplements. Researchers concluded that, although more research

Scientists found that there is something that can be extracted from broccoli to help with diabetes in obese adults. The compound helps to reduce the amount of glucose that is produced. The scientists tested the compound on 97 individuals with type 2 diabetes. They gave some of the participants a placebo and the others they

The online version of a well known newspaper reports on a coloring book published by a celebrity associated with the Kennedy family. The celebrity's coloring book is designed for adults suffering from Alzheimer's disease. The celebrity's father died from this disease. The writer discusses the ideas behind designing the book. She told the newspaper she

There is treatment and prevention for ingrown hair. Ingrown hairs can be very painful and they can be a real nuisance to deal with. The people that are most affected by it are people with very thick and curly hair. If you want to prevent ingrown hairs, then you can do it from the comfort

Primary eye care doctors say 25 percent of eyes are normal due to dilated eye exams and had signs of age-related macular degeneration. The eye health problem will get worse over time since the baby boomers are getting older. Age-related macular degeneration is the most common causing unfix-able vision problems in older Americans. Yet many

The healing of a wound can be tricky business. That can be especially true for burn victims or those that suffer from diabetes. Your skin is easily damaged and the blood cells don't do what normal cells do. With burns your skin is so badly damaged that even when its healed it looks awful. New

People love to eat junk food. Lets be honest, it tastes way better and it really satisfies your hunger for sweet or salty. Unfortunately, its not good for you especially in large doses. Anything in moderation is okay. There is one thing that is considered junk but that also tastes good and is also healthy

A study led by Dr. Joseph Ibrahim has shown an approximately 400 percent increase in the number of premature or preventable deaths occurring in nursing homes in the period between 2000 to 2013. The deaths result from falls, choking, suicide, and homicide. Causes such as falls and choking, considered unintentional deaths, are attributed in about

The online version of a science magazine has issued a story about schistosomes, tiny parasites responsible for the condition called swimmer's itch. The name of the condition refers to the fact that swimmers in freshwater ponds and lakes can get itchy all over their bodies. The parasites are tiny worms whose larvae try to burrow