Vitamin D Supplements and Prevention of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease BACKGROUND It is unclear whether supplementation with vitamin D reduces the risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease, and data from randomized trials are limited. METHODS Scientists conducted a nationwide, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, with a tw ...
Association between Long-Standing Uncontrolled Hypertension and Alzheimer's disease INTRODUCTION Hypertension is a medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated. Hypertension can be primary or secondary(due to some underlying cause).Long-term high blood pressure, however, is a major risk facto ...
Medicinal Plants in the Prevention and Treatment of Colon Cancer The standard treatment for cancer is generally based on using cytotoxic drugs, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, and surgery. However, the use of traditional treatments has received attention in recent years. The aim of the present work was to provide an overview of medicinal plants effe ...