According to scientists from Drexel University, patients who suffer from breathing complications and receive treatment through mechanical ventilation could benefit from listening to music. The scientists note that this type of therapy may help to relax patients and relieve their stress. The National Institutes of Health reports that individuals who require mechanical ventilation may experience
Nutritional supplements containing blueberry extract may have the potential to shrink tumors in babies and young children, new research suggests. Scientists at Ohio State University studied the effect of blueberry extract on mice with blood vessel tumors. The study, published in Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, shows that compounds in blueberries may be able to diminish
However, new research reveals that women may not be as prepared as men when it comes to menopause-related sexual symptoms. A poll conducted by Harris Interactive asked 705 adults aged between 50 and 70 about their experiences with hormonal changes and diminished sex drive as they grew older. Some 67 percent of female reported that
Although many people know the health risks that come with obesity, new research finds that it may increase the risk of cancer. According to a study published in the journal Cell, obesity can lead to an increased risk of liver cancer. Researchers believe if they could curb obesity, they may be able to reduce cancer
A new study has found that air pollution exposure does not lead to early delivery or preeclampsia, according to findings presented at the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology annual meeting. In an effort to determine how exposure to air containing carbon monoxide and other fine particles affected pregnant women, researchers observed the eating habits
Scientists have discovered that there are fewer left-sided colorectal tumors in patients after they receive colonoscopies. According to findings from a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, there was a larger prevalence of left-sided colorectal tumors in patients who had never received colonoscopies. However, there was no change in the number
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals a staggering majority91 percentof nursing homes across the country were cited for violating government health and safety standards in each of the past three years! In the report, Trends in Nursing Home Deficiencies and Complaints, HHS Inspector General (IG) Daniel R. Levinson found that
A new study has found the ability to work with and understand numbers can come into play for diabetics trying to manage their disease. Researchers from Vanderbilt University tested 383 type-2 diabetics on a range of number-related tasks. They found that those who did well on the math tests had better results on tests that
If you continue to experience constipation, diarrhea, bloating, embarrassing gas, heartburn and irritable bowels, then the importance of regular, clockwork elimination can be the answer to your painful digestive problems. According to world-renowned British physician Dennis Burkitt, M.D., African tribesmen experienced a rapid bowel transit time of four to six hours compared to 60 to
Acupressure is the latest traditional Chinese therapy that studies suggest could treat a variety of maladies, from chemotherapy side effects to back pain. Now, scientists are proposing that the remedy could help children relax before surgery, expanding the health resources available for this purpose. Acupressure functions using energy lines that run throughout the body. During