Posted on: October 6, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 0

Natural Fluid Retention Remedies

Some long-time sufferers of water retention may have just about accepted excess fluid as a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be. There are plenty of proven at-home remedies that can help alleviate or eliminate the discomfort and potential hazards of water retention. These are all easy, effective remedies that can permanently reduce or eliminate your retention problems. Get enough fiber – The average US diet consists of…

Posted on: October 6, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 0

Japan Scientists Coax Sperm From Stem Cells

(AFP) – Aug 5, 2011 WASHINGTON — Scientists in Japan said Friday they have for the first time succeeded in coaxing sperm cells from mouse embryonic stem cells, a breakthrough that could one day help humans overcome infertility. A scientific researcher manipulates drops of embryonic stem cells in a laboratory (AFP/File, Mauricio Lima) The sperm were used to fertilize eggs and were found to produce “healthy offspring that grew into…

Posted on: October 6, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 0

Cancer Risk May Grow With Height

CBC News Posted: Jul 21, 2011 2:40 PM ET Last Updated: Jul 21, 2011 2: Taller people may be at increased risk for some cancers, a British study of a million women suggests. For every 10 centimeters, or four inches, in height above five feet, risk of cancer increased by 1.16 times, researchers found. The study looked at 1.3 million women in the United Kingdom who were enrolled between 1996…

Posted on: July 8, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 0

New Staits Times – Malaysia To Be Stem Cell Producer’s Global Hub

Articles in Apr 22, 2007 issue of New Straits Times MALAYSIA is set to become the global hub for stem cell transplantation following a decision by the world’s largest manufacturer of stem cells to site its main manufacturing plant here soon. Bio-Cellular Research Organisation (BCRO), which is the world’s foremost researcher in stem cell transplantation with almost three decades standing, is headquartered in the United States. Its present manufacturing plant…

Posted on: May 17, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 1

Blood Type, Pancreatic Cancer Risk Linked

Study Shows Greater Pancreatic Cancer Risk for People With Certain Blood Types By Bill Hendrick Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD March 10, 2009 — People with blood types A, B, or AB are at higher risk of pancreatic cancer than those with type O, according to a new study. Using data from two large groups of people, Brian Wolpin, MD, of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, and colleagues report…

Posted on: May 9, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 0

Health Benefits of Mango

When you savor the delicious, succulent mangoes every reason, little do you think about the immense health benefits coming with every bite. A proverb goes, saying mango ‘the king of fruits’. Beyond the sweet, luscious taste of mangoes, it also contains abundant of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that assures you optimum health. Since decades, mango has been a stomach soother; alike papayas, mangoes also have an enzyme with stomach comforting…

Posted on: May 9, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 0

Health Benefits of Vitamins

The health benefits of vitamins include their ability to prevent and treat various diseases including heart problems, high cholesterol levels, eye disorders, and skin disorders. Most of the vitamins also facilitate the body mechanism and perform functions which are not performed by any other nutrient. Vitamin A or Retinol: Eye disorders, acne, skin disorders, infections, healing of wounds Vitamin B1 or Thiamine: Beriberi, heart diseases, indigestion, body metabolism, blood circulation,…

Posted on: May 9, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 1

Health Benefits of Zinc

The health benefits of Zinc include proper functioning of immune system, digestion, control of diabetes, improves stress level, energy metabolism, acne and wounds healing. Also, pregnancy, hair care, eczema, weight loss, night blindness, cold, eye care, appetite loss and many other factors are included as health benefits of zinc. Zinc, being an important mineral plays a vital role for the protein synthesis and helps in regulation of the cells production…

Posted on: May 9, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 0

Health Benefits of Silicon

Silicon is also known as a beauty mineral and thus, there are many health benefits of silicon. It not only causes the strengthening of connective tissues and bones, but is also useful in taking care of nails, hair and skin. The health benefits of silicon also play a vital role in the prevention of atherosclerosis, insomnia, skin disorders and tuberculosis. Silicon is the second most available element found in the…

Posted on: May 9, 2011 Posted by: Eric Emmanuel Comments: 0

Health Benefits of Potassium

The health benefits of potassium include stroke, blood pressure, anxiety and stress, muscular strength, metabolism, heart and kidney disorders, water balance, electrolytic functions, nervous system and other general health benefits of potassium. Potassium, the third most abundant mineral in human body, is the synonym for health insurer. It contains the qualities for maintaining a high level of human well-being and a cheerful lifestyle. There is no way one should overlook…