Fish oil, Omega-3 causes huge increase in risk of prostate cancer
Email this page (AFP) – US scientists said Wednesday they have confirmed a surprising 2011 study that found a higher risk of prostate cancer among men who consume omega-3 fatty acids, raising new questions about the safety of supplements. The research in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute reported a 71 percent higher risk […]
Medical tourism: Latin America is a prime destination
Email this page John Benson / Saludify The high cost of healthcare has created the lucrative phenomenon of medical tourism. An IPK International survey revealed roughly 3 percent of the world’s population travels to foreign countries for medical treatment, while Patients Beyond Borders, which publishes international medical travel guidebooks, reported the medical tourism industry is […]
Blood Test Could Predict Longevity
Email this page July 10th, 2013 (VOA) In the near future, a simple blood test predict how long you’ll live and how quickly you’ll age. Using a process called metabolomic profiling and comparing the birth weights of thousands of identical twins, scientists at King’s College, London have identified 22 key metabolites in the blood that are linked to […]
Mexico is world’s fattest nation, United States No. 2
Email this page Officials at the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization say Mexico with a 32.8 percent adult obesity rate is the most overweight of the industrialized nations. Editor’s Note: According to data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 29.8% of Costa Ricans will be obese by 2015.
Researchers identify entirely new way cancer spreads
Email this page Infection-fighting white blood cells play a role in activating cancer cells and facilitating their spread, researchers in Canada say.
Sex key to looking younger, living longer; reduces male mortality by 50%
Email this page The key ingredients for looking younger and living longer are staying active and maintaining a good sex life, a British expert says.
Antioxidants in beer could be good for your heart
Email this page Drinking beer improved arterial function — blood vessels become more flexible and blood flowed better to the heart — within hours, Greek researchers say.
Dr. Cory: Health hazards of processed meats ‘quite clear’
Email this page July 4th, 2013 (InsideCostaRica.com) The consumption of red and processed meats has been linked with heart disease, cancer and now Type 2 diabetes. A recent study by the Harvard School of Public Health looked at a variety of meats such as beef, dried meats and sausages to determine their impact on blood […]
