Researchers have conducted what they say is the first study ever to observe the association between adolescent boys going through puberty and the levels of chemicals they produce that can cause antisocial behavior. According to a study in the May issue of Psychoneuroendocrinology, a team of researchers found lower levels of a chemical called alpha
If you like gazpacho a traditional chilled Spanish soup made with tomatoes, bread, olive oil, vinegar and other vegetables you may be interested to hear that its vitamin C content actually decreases as its ingredients are combined and served cold. Those are the findings of a recent study conducted by scientists at the
Scientists believe some natural extracts which have been studied for cancer prevention benefits, may be even more valuable in that there is evidence they may boost the value of conventional chemotherapy drugs. A study conducted at the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University examined the activity of chlorophyllin and found that it was 10
Eating right, with plenty of fruits and vegetables is not always easy, which is why many Americans take vitamin tablets and . Many health experts say that vegetable-sourced nutrients are a key ingredient in good bodily health. Suggestions for adding more produce to one’s diet recently appeared in the Baltimore Sun. These included replacing pasta
Patients who have a history of blood clots may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimers disease, according to a study published in Neuron. This is because researchers have discovered that blood clots that have formed abnormally may speed up the degeneration of cognitive function. In particular, studies have found cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA)a peptide
A new study has found that pecans may help prevent damage to the nervous system, according to findings published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts in Lowell conducted a study in which they fed mice three diets two that contained different servings of pecans and
Researchers have discovered that even with the fear of bacterial resistance, use of antibiotics in hospitals continues to rise. A study in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine found that the use of antibiotics rose 7 percent at 22 U.S. hospitals studied from 2002 to 2006. Using antibacterial drugs increases the risk that pathogens can
When women report symptoms of coronary heart disease, family doctors may be more likely to diagnose a psychological problem such as stress, according to new research. The findings, presented at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics meeting, revealed that physicians may vary their diagnosis based on gender in cases where a stressful incident is also cited as
Blood sugar level is regularly monitored in diabetics, but new research has suggested the level of triglycerides may also need to come under closer scrutiny to protect against nerve loss. Triglycerides are fats which are a known cardiovascular disease risk factor, and their level can be easily measured with available tests. Scientists from the University
Consuming healthy food and plenty of nutrients is important in all stages of life. However, new scientific investigation has suggested that adequate maternal diet during pregnancy can have a big impact on a child’s subsequent risk of becoming obese in adulthood. The report, which appears in the journal Brain Research, found that malnourished newborns are