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A recent study reveals startlingly high trends in waterpipe tobacco use among college students, specifically among male freshmen. Commonly known as “hookah,” waterpipe tobacco is inhaled in various flavored forms (often mixed with fruit or honey) through a waterpipe, which directs smoke through water before it is inhaled. Hookah use has increased in popularity, most [...]
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. Your local markets carry an amazing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are both nutritious and delicious. Previous blogs on this site have discussed ways to reduce your risks due to agricultural toxins in pesticides. As you enjoy fresh produce, it is also [...]
Yet many people do not know what lupus is and how serious it can be. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect various parts of the body, including the skin, joints, heart, lungs, blood, kidneys, and brain. Normally the body’s immune system makes proteins called antibodies that protect the body against viruses, bacteria [...]
A long awaited assessment of potential biomarkers for detecting early ovarian cancer shows that elevated levels of the CA-125 protein still remains the best predictor of disease progression. The CA-125 test has been around for several decades and can help determine the effectiveness of cancer treatments in patient with ovarian cancer, but it is not [...]
U.S. Female college graduates have a median starting salary offer 17% lower than male college graduates according to a new report by the National Association of Colleges and Employers. The report found that females with new bachelor degrees were offered an average of $36,451 compared to $44,159 for their male counterparts. Even when salary is [...]
Green tea has become an international mainstay beyond the Orient. Many observational studies have shown that green tea is full of potent polyphenols (an antioxidant) that lower the risk of several chronic degenerative diseases such as heart disease and osteoporosis. A recent study from Dr. Chwan-Li (Leslie) Shen, an associate professor and a researcher at [...]
A new study discovered that apples promoted good cholesterol levels in the participating women. Researchers from Florida State University were surprised at the results of their study that included 160 females aged 45-85 randomly selected to received either 75 grams of dried apples or dried prunes for a whole year. The apple consumption group significantly [...]
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