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  A new study has suggested that sticking to a  vegetarian  diet  can help kidney disease patients avoid accumulating toxic levels of phosphorous in their bodies. Kidney disease patients must limit their phosphorous intake, as high levels of the  mineral  can lead to heart disease and death. While medical guidelines recommend low phosphorus diets for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), phosphorus content is not listed on food labels. Sharon Moe (Indiana University School of Medicine and Roudebush Veterans'' Affairs Medical Center) and her colleagues studied the effects of vegetarian and meat-based diets on phosphorous levels in nine patients with CKD.  Patients followed a  vegetarian  or meat-based diet for one week, followed by the opposite diet two-to four- weeks later. Blood and urine tests were performed at the end of each week on both diets. Despite equivalent protein and phosphorus concentrations in the two diets, patients ha...

A new study - conducted at the University of  Medicine  and Dentistry of New Jersey - has suggested that eating almonds could help prevent diabetes and heart disease. Scientists discovered that including the nuts into our diets could help treat type 2 diabetes. As well as combating the condition, linked to  obesity  and physical inactivity, it could tackle cardiovascular disease, they said. Diabetics have a shortage of insulin or a decreased ability to use the hormone that allows glucose to enter cells and be converted to energy.  When diabetes is not controlled, glucose and fats remain in the blood and over time, damage vital organs. The latest study showed that a diet rich in almonds may help improve insulin sensitivity and decrease LDL-cholesterol levels in those with pre-diabetes, a condition in which people have blood  glucose  levels  higher than normal but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. The study looked at the effects of co...

Middle aged women may suffer chronic back pain if they spend long hours surfing the internet, say experts. This happens because they hunch hours over computers surfing the internet or shopping online, reports express.co.uk. Women, aged 35 to 50, spend most time on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, a survey has found. It showed three in four women, 78 percent, are in agony as they spend too long sitting at a desk at work or on the net. Of those one in five, 18 percent, endures backache daily. A third said they were in pain every few days and nearly a quarter between once a week and once a month. Almost a half - 44 percent couldn't walk easily and a smaller number, 15 percent, couldn't go out. Physiotherapist Sammy Margo said: 'Back pain can be intense and make life difficult for sufferers, with discomfort badly affecting their home, work and social lives.' By   Indo Asian News Service   Healthtips healthcaretips

Researchers at the Berlin Technical University in Germany have grown the world's first artificial   hair   follicles from stem cells.   The follicles were created from animal cells and were somewhat thinner than normal, but the team were optimistic they could grow human hairs from   stem cells   within a year.   Roland Lauster, who led the study, said within five years millions of hair-loss sufferers could grow new hair from their own stem cells and have it implanted in their bald spots, reports the   Daily Mail  .   Lauster told the German newspaper   Die Welt  that preparations for clinical trials were "already in motion".   Stem cells are the body's master cells. When manipulated in a lab they can be grown into any tissue in the human body from blood to bone and even whole organs.   Current treatments for   baldness   include hair plugs where stronger hair follicles from the side and back of the head...

"We have come far in the past decade, reducing heart disease deaths by more than 27 percent," said Ralph Sacco of the University of Miami. "But we know there is still much to be done in improving the lives of heart disease and stroke patients - and more importantly, in preventing these devastating diseases in the first place. Scientific research will help us lead the way," said Sacco. The highlights of the top ten advances in cardiovascular research in 2010: 1. Tailoring treatment for people with diabetes to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease New research from the ACCORD Study Group offered insight into specific treatments that can reduce their risk of cardiovascular  disease  (CVD). The first study found that aggressive blood pressure control does not reduce CVD risk in people with  type  2  diabetes  at high risk for CVD. In a second study, a combination therapy with a statin plus a fibrate was no better at reducing risk than a statin alone in p...

The health benefits of almonds include getting relief from constipation, respiratory disorders, cough, hearth disorders, anemia, impotency, and diabetes. It also helps in hair care, skin care (psoriasis), and dental care. Found in places like Iran, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Israel, almond is a very nutritious nut.  It is a rich source of vitamin E, calcium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium. It also contains zinc, selenium, copper and niacin. Almonds contain the most nutrients in comparison to all other nuts. Both sweet and bitter almonds are available. Usually, sweet almonds are edible and bitter almonds are used to make almond oil, which is used to add flavor to food. Almonds are usually eaten raw, but people also add them as ingredients in salads. Almond milk is a delicious drink. You can eat almonds directly, preferably eat it empty stomach to ensure absorption of their nutrients. You can soak them in water overnight and eat in the morning. You...

Osteoporosis, which means "porous bones," causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture. In many cases, bones weaken when you have low levels of calcium and other minerals in your bones. A common result of osteoporosis is fractures — most of them occur in the spine, hip or wrist. Although it's often thought of as a women's disease, osteoporosis affects men too. And aside from people who have osteoporosis, many others have low bone density, putting them at risk of developing osteoporosis. Symptoms In the early stages of bone loss, you usually have no pain or other symptoms. But once bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you may have osteoporosis signs and symptoms that include: Back pain, which can be severe, as a result of a fractured or collapsed vertebra Loss of height over time A stooped posture Fracture of the vertebra, wrist, hip or other bone.