A hormone shot that protects against pregnancy for up to three months has been recently approved by the Federal Drug Administration for use as a contraceptive. The hormonal drug Depo-Provera has already been available in the United States for two decades as a treatment for kidney and endometrial cancer. Medical experts say that Depo-Provera has [...]
The 1988 Surgeon General’s Report on Health recommends a diet that would help to reduce the number of cancer cases. Here are the guidelines: (1) Reduce fat intake to less than 30% of your total calories. The easiest way to do this is to eat less red meat and leaner cuts of other types of [...]
Researchers at the Australian Institute of Marine Sciences in Townsville, Queensland have reported the discovery of an amino acid that apparently absorbs ultraviolet radiation. The amino acid was discovered in algae growing inside coral on the Great Barrier Reef. The scientists say that without the protection provided by the amino acid in the algae the [...]
Men: Increase Your Sexual Desire With This Natural Food Some recent studies suggest that men who have zinc deficiencies are more prone to produce inadequate amounts of male hormone testosterone and sperm than those men with normal zinc levels. There is also evidence to indicate that a zinc deficiency can result in impotence. One way [...]
While conventional treatments for lower back pain, such as surgery; traction; massage; bed rest; and acupuncture; are all helpful in bringing temporary relief, many experts believe that exercise can be an effective long-term solution. Recent research has shown that people with chronic back pain who participate in some form of regular exercise are better able [...]