Consuming foods that are high in calories for breakfast may cause the body to metabolize nutrients differently for the remainder of the day, according to a study published in the International Journal of Obesity. For this trial, a team of researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) created different diets and fed them
Scientists have discovered that a protein that controls weight and appetite may also help prevent Alzheimers disease (AD). Patients with higher leptin levels had a significantly lower risk of developing the debilitating disorder, according to a study found in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine indicated
Applying apple cider vinegar to your face can help prevent blemishes and clear out your pores, according to author Lillian M. Beard. Just dab some on a cotton ball and rub it on your nose, cheeks or chin. The alpha-hydroxy acids in the vinegar help regulate the pH of your skin and can promote a
Scientists say that an ingredient found in chili peppers may hold promise for learning more about how to relieve pain. Although capsaicin is typically thought of as an ingredient that leads to a burning sensation, researchers at the University at Buffalo suggest it can also be used to treat pain from conditions such as arthritis.
Individuals who suffer from type 2 diabetes may want to consider developing an alkaline diet filled with fruits, whole grains and vegetables, as a new study is suggesting that they may not be able to utilize self-control when it comes to eating. And this lack of control could potentially lead to obesity and high blood
Extended use of blood thinner medications may prevent blood clots in bedridden patients, according to findings published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers enrolled patients aged 40 years and older who suffered minimal mobility three days prior to the study and would be on bed rest at least three days after the trial began. Participants
Many people already take nutritional supplements containing folic acid to help regulate their homocysteine levels. Now, a new study in Northern Ireland has concluded that taking a multi-vitamin can have several benefits for patients with kidney disease, including lowering homocysteine and increasing folate levels, the BBC reports. Homocysteine is an amino acid in the blood
It can be sold as dried leaves or included in bottled beverages and dietary supplements, but no matter green tea comes packaged, its antioxidant load is thought to improve metabolic health and reduce inflammation. Recently, researchers at Penn State University announced that a green tea-based compound appears to slow weight gain in laboratory mice. A
Narcotic pain pills from nine companies lack FDA approval for treating joint and muscle pain, and the agency has sent warning letters to cease and desist manufacturing and distribution. The nine companies involved are Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc., Columbus, Ohio; Cody Laboratories, Inc., Cody, Wyoming; Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Mahwah, N.J.; Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia; Lehigh
Men with low testosterone levels may have an increased mortality rate, according to a study published in the journal Heart. Over the course of approximately seven years, researchers monitored the health of 930 men who had been diagnosed with coronary artery heart disease. The team then took tissue samples from the participants, which allowed them