Category: Health

Salt has long been vilified as the harbinger of hypertension. However, as research into the condition has delved deeper, it is becoming clear that the story is more complex. The latest study in this arena goes some way toward absolving sodium. Is salt as bad for our health as we…

Iron poisoning occurs when an excessive amount of iron accumulates in the body. It can happen naturally or accidentally. The toxic effects of too much iron worsen over time and may result in death. Iron poisoning is always a medical emergency and is especially dangerous in children. Contents of this…

Since the 1970s, researchers have taken an interest in high-dose vitamin C and its therapeutic potential for treating cancer. New research shows how vitamin C might stop leukemic stem cells from multiplying, and thus block some forms of blood cancer from advancing. The evidence for vitamin C as an effective treatment for cancer remains controversial. Several…

The more risk factors for vascular disease one has in middle age, the higher the risk may be of developing Alzheimer’s disease in later life. This is the conclusion of a new study published in JAMA. A higher number of risk factors for vascular disease in midlife could raise the risk…

Blood is thicker than water, as the saying goes, and it is just as essential for supporting life. In the human body, blood performs three broad functions; transportation, regulation, and protection. Blood transfusion is a common procedure. According to the American Red Cross, every 2 seconds, someone in the United States…

A new review of studies looking at the health effects of avocados finds that there is “satisfactory clinical evidence” that the fruit can help to treat metabolic syndrome. Researchers suggest that avocado may help to tackle metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is defined as a cluster of risk factors that can…

Azotemia is a build up of nitrogen waste products in the blood. It is usually the result of problems in the kidney that prevent it from filtering the blood correctly. Contents of this article: What is azotemia? Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Outlook What is azotemia? The kidneys and the renal…