Boston Health News (Massachusetts, United States)

College Guys on Sex and Birth Control: Condom use widespread amongst students, a ‘male pill’ would be a popular option for many.

The gastrointestinal tract's surface lining covers an area over 300 meters squared. It is constantly bombarded by many foreign substances from dietary and bacterial origin.

Low levels of potassium and high levels of salt boost the risk for cardiovascular disease and death. Top five food sources of potassium.

Many health secrets have been uncorked around the subject of ginkgo biloba. It is one of the most storied herbal remedies in existence, rising from ancient Chinese medicine.

And on we go with a look at our immune systems. From now on, I’ll just introduce some powerful natural remedies that could boost your immunity and thus your protection against disease. Here, in part six, I look at selenium and zinc.

A common source of health breakthroughs is the field of type 2 diabetes treatment. We know a lot about this ultra-common health condition, what causes it and how to control it.

It's no secret that one of the greatest natural supplements is vitamin D. A mainstay in health news and the focus of health breakthroughs, vitamin D is the target of another interesting finding.

In part five here, I look at the last two vitamins that are linked to boosting one's immune system. They are vitamins D and E.

Once thought not to be that healthy (i.e. high in cholesterol), eggs have enjoyed a renaissance in the past decade or so. These natural foods are rich in nutrients and protein, and can help you feel full longer.

For natural health, few healing foods are as incredibly powerful as fish. Fish oil, high in omega-3 fats, spans an array of amazing health benefits. Any bit of health advice worth its own salt would mention fish as being part of the healthiest diet.

It has been known for many years that vitamin-C levels in the blood and white blood cells rapidly fall during infection and stressful conditions.

Getting lots of whole grains is a mainstay in the best health advice. They are the grains brimming with nutrients, they turn foods into food cures, and they keep your body in perfect working order.

Scientists at the National Institutes of Health have uncovered a pathway in mice that allows white fat to burn calories in a way that's normally found in brown fat -- lowering the risk for obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Among all the health tips out there, getting some daily exercise ranks near the top. Exercise has been linked to improvements in a wide swath of health problems. It has been proven to reduce your risk of chronic disease and prolong your life.

In the next three parts of this important article, I'll examine the vitamins you can use to strengthen your own immunity. This is an extremely important subject, particularly for older adults.

A new study has found that folate -- a vital B-vitamin -- may reduce your risk of colorectal cancer. This natural supplement has been the subject of much research over the decades, to the point where it enriches many foods in the grocery store.

The glycemic index has been quite the rage for over a decade. In general, it indicates how much a food affects your blood sugar levels and thus how healthful it is. A new concept has come around: a glycemic profile.

Part two of the article series on your immune system focuses in on changes that can occur as we age. It's important to know what can happen, and what can further weaken your immune system. Let's get to it.

Ulcerative colitis is a chronic disease of the colon, with inflammation or tiny open sores that form on the surface of the colon's lining. It is one condition that can respond well to alternative health methods.

A hallmark of ancient Chinese medicine, green tea is a staple of natural health across Asia. It is a certifiable member of the healing foods group and, in pill form, is one of the most popular natural supplements around.

And so begins my multi-part article on a very important subject: your immune system; the things inside you that attack foreign invaders and prevent disease from setting in. Before I get to the ways you can boost your own immunity,

Those following a vegetarian diet are found to lower their risk for cataracts. Five tips for following a balance vegetarian diet.

Two herbal cures combined together have been found to strengthen the heart in those who have suffered heart failure. The natural remedies involved are pine bark ("Pycnogenol") and coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), two relatively popular natural supplements.

As we grow older, we must pay particular attention to maintaining nutritional health. Here are the final five of my top-10 vital nutrients (6 through 10) and what happens to them through the normal course of the aging process.

If you haven't yet heard of the word "cruciferous," then now's your chance. It is the name for a family of vegetables that are among the strongest healing foods in the world.

Honeymark, an importer of Manuka honey and manufacturer of Manuka honey products, now offers Manuka honey in capsule form.

Researchers believe that one fine treatment in the battle against arthritis is the centuries-old herb frankincense. From deep in the annals of herbal remedies and natural supplements,

As we grow older, we must pay particular attention to maintaining nutritional health. There are specific nutrients we must try to be conscious of, and that is where I'm headed in this four-part article here.

There are many alternative treatments that hold the potential to protect your heart from disease. This story is about three herbs; easy to find, and quite powerful.

Metabolic syndrome consists of a whole bunch of medical disorders that increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Studies show that resveratrol -- the antioxidant in red wine -- may be a good way to treat metabolic syndrome

All health breakthroughs in the field of insomnia are welcomed with open arms by those who sleep poorly. Researchers have just uncovered an interesting piece of health advice: wearing a special cap could help insomniacs drift off and stay that way.

There is little evidence that spinal manipulation is an effective treatment for headaches, according to a recent study.

DO you pay attention to how your food is packaged? Some people do. And they've arrived at an unsettling perspective on recycled cardboard.

In terms of health advice, nothing is better at minimizing your risk of health problems than to quit smoking. It is the No. 1 cause of preventable death in the world.

At the root of all doctors' advice, all health breakthroughs and all alternative therapies is how to live longer with a greater quality of life. A new study says that life expectancy in most U.S. counties lags behind the world's healthiest nations.

So, we arrive at the final stanza of my series on metabolic syndrome. This condition puts you at exceptionally high risk for heart disease and it is one we should all pay close attention to.

Conference agenda details have been released for The 7th Annual Northeast Shingo Prize Conference being held at the Mass Mutual Convention Center, Springfield MA, on October 5 and 6, 2011.

Homeopathy is a form of alternative health that originated in the mid 1800s. It has slowly grown in popularity, on the basis of some health breakthroughs, and an increasing trend of seeking natural forms of medicine.

As I mentioned last time, nothing tastes better and does more for your body than natural, healing foods. I gave you the first five health tips on the items in your local supermarket on Friday that could help you fend off disease.

In part six, I'm examining an important eating plan you need to know about in regards to treating and dealing with metabolic syndrome. It is called DASH.

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APS releases new Obstetrics CM; focus on operative vaginal delivery.

Health, Fitness & Healthcare Stock News Updates

Winn-Dixie Stores are Feeding America & NuVim and Wal-Mart Team Up to Market NuVim Products

Health, Fitness & Beauty Care Stock News Updates

On Saturday, June 25, 2011 the Greater Boston Sickle Cell Disease Association hosts it “Give Pints for Half Pints” blood drive at the Sickle Cell office 1542 Tremont Street from 9am-3pm. Pre-registrater at (617) 427-4100 or (617) 355-6677.

In a health breakthrough within the folds of osteoporosis, Yale University researchers have just uncovered a surprising link. It may lead to changes in doctors' advice for women who have wrinkles.

In part five of this series, I'll address what you can do to raise levels of HDL (good) cholesterol, while taking lowering blood pressure back down to safe levels.