Consuming tomato and soy together are more effective in preventing prostate cancer than eating them separately, a new US study suggests. “Eating tomato, soy, and the combination of the two significantly reduced prostate cancer incidence. But the combination gave the best results,” said lead...
Hepatitis A is the most common form of viral hepatitis, accounting for about 60% of all hepatitis cases diagnosed. It occurs when a person is infected by the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV). The virus is commonly spread through the fecal-oral route which means it is spread through person-to-person contact and...
There is no special treatment for hepatitis A, and most people who are infected usually recover on their own within a few months without treatment. Since there is no medication that can kill the HAV, the goal of hepatitis A treatment is to relieve the symptoms associated with the disease while the body...
Not everyone who has hepatitis A will experience symptoms, however when symptoms appear, they tend to occur between 2-6 weeks after exposure to the hepatitis A virus. The symptoms may vary with age and in severity. Generally, children are less likely to have symptoms than adults and the symptoms are...
Hepatitis A, also known as infectious hepatitis, is an acute infectious disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A virus is a RNA virus that belongs to the genus hepatovirus of the Picornavirus family. The virus is commonly spread when someone ingests foods or water that...
When it comes to lose weight, most people only pay attention to the foods they eat but not the beverages they drink. That’s mistake. In fact, an average person gets a fifth of daily calories from beverages. So what you drink also affect your body weight. Choosing the right drinks can help you...
Tuna is a finfish that belongs to the genus Thunnus in the mackerel family (Scombridae). This fish are distributed through out the world from tropical to temperate oceans of the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian. There are eight common species of tuna, including Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga), Yellowfin...
Building muscle is not all about workout. Diet is just as important as working out. Without proper diet, no matter how hard you train your body, you can’t expect to gain the muscle that you want. However, it doesn’t mean that all foods are equally effective in building muscle. In order to gain...
Protein is an essential nutrient that is necessary for the proper growth and function of the human body. It is found in every cell and tissue, including skin, hair, muscles, organs, and glands. The body needs protein to make new cells, create hormone, and strengthen the immune system. It is also crucial...
Being overweight or obese during pregnancy may increase the baby’s chance of developing heart disease later in life, according to a study published online in the Fetal and Neonatal Edition of Archives of Disease of Childhood. For the new study, researchers at the University of Sydney involved 23 pregnant...