It’s unsurprising that children who participate in intense physical activity lose weight, and scientists are studying the molecular changes in their bodies to better understand the effect of exercise. In a recently published study, scientists have shown that a certain hormone that affects sugar and fat metabolism, as well as promoting bone growth, is increased… [Continue Reading]
Vitamin A Information
July 24, 2010 By 3 Comments
What is Vitamin A? What foods provide vitamin A? What are recommended intakes of vitamin A? When can vitamin A deficiency occur? Who may need extra vitamin A to prevent a deficiency? What are some current issues and controversies about vitamin A? What are the health risks of too much vitamin A? What are the… [Continue Reading]
Bone Growth Rate Could be Predictor of High Blood Pressure in Children
October 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
According to researchers, children with accelerated bone growth, or whose bones are “older” than their chronological age, could be at an increased risk of high blood pressure (hypertension). The researchers suggest that markers of biological maturity should be evaluated in children with high blood pressure, and that physical activity and diet could deter the accelerated… [Continue Reading]
Study Shows How Stem Cells Could be Used to Treat Osteoporosis
September 20, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. If left untreated, osteoporosis can progress painlessly until a bone fractures in the hip, spine and wrist. According to the World Health Organization, osteoporosis affects one in four women over the age of 50. Interferon gamma (IFN) is a hormone produced… [Continue Reading]