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Multiple sclerosis can change with the seasons

By Health News Team • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

A recent study has found evidence that the difference in seasons may also trigger a difference in the effects of multiple sclerosis, a disease which makes the immune system begin to harm the brain and spinal cord, according to The Los Angeles Times.



Weight loss pill can cause heart and attack and stroke

By Health News Team • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: True Health News, Weight Loss

A new report conducted by the pharmaceutical company Abbott has found that their weight loss pill, Meridia, can increase the risk of nonfatal heart attacks and strokes, although the effects were only seen in patients who already had underlying heart conditions, according to WebMD.com.



Music may affect rates of exercise

By Health News Team • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: General Health, True Health News

The New York Times reports that recent studies have began to shed light on the function of music during exercise, finding that there may be a significant change in physical performance depending on what a person is listening to during their workout.



Eating chocolate may be good for the heart

By Health News Team • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: Heart Health, True Health News

A study that included more than 32,000 women, ages 48 to 83, has recently concluded that eating a small amount of chocolate each week can reduce the risk of heart failure by around 32 percent, according to AARP.org.



Diet of fruits and vegetables may reduce risk of lung cancer

By Health News Team • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: True Health News, Whole Food Nutrition

Business Week reports that a recent study has found that a strong, balanced diet of fruits and vegetables can benefit individuals who are prone to lung cancer, even those who smoke. Among those who participated in the experiment, the group who maintained this diet had a 27 percent lower chance of being afflicted with a common type of lung cancer.



Australian researchers find that omega-3 affects men and women differently

By Health News Team • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Blood Clots, True Health News

A recent study conducted the University of Newcastle in Australia has found that omega-3 fatty acids are metabolized differently by men and women, according to NutraIngredients-USA.com.



Eating Oatmeal May Keep Arteries Healthy

By Health News Team • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Clogged Arteries, True Health News

Researchers say there’s another reason to reach for heart-healthy oatmeal for breakfast. A new study has found that a compound in oats can help keep arteries from becoming clogged. A research team at Tufts University studied the effects of oat compounds, called avenanthramides, on arterial health.



Study: Menstrual Cycle Affects Cholesterol

By Health News Team • Sep 1st, 2010 • Category: Cholesterol, True Health News

New research has found that a woman’s menstrual cycle can affect her cholesterol levels.



Painkiller Use May Increase Risk of Stroke

By Health News Team • Aug 31st, 2010 • Category: Stroke, True Health News

Some commonly-used painkillers may increase the risk of stroke, according to the findings of a new study.



B Vitamins May Affect Brain Function

By Health News Team • Aug 27th, 2010 • Category: Memory Problems, True Health News

New research has shown that B vitamins play a key role in how the brain functions.