If you are one of millions of Americans that are continually plagued with constipation, then we have some healthy suggestions for you to get your colon and overall digestive system back on track. If left untreated, a clogged-up colon can: Create a safe haven for parasites Increase your risk of heart disease Lead to possible
Parents and grandparents may want to think twice about what to give a child who is suffering from fever symptoms, based on the findings of a new study. Research published in the journal Lancet found that acetaminophen which is sold under the brand name Tylenol could raise kids risk of developing asthma and
An antioxidant found in apples, other fruits and vegetables, and nutritional supplements may do more than simply prevent damage caused by free radicals. A recent laboratory test has determined that polyphenols may be able to lengthen lifespan. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers from Hong Kong and China
These days, the prescribed solution in the United States for heart problems is often invasive, dangerous and expensive surgery, with dubious results. The New England Journal of Medicine says open-heart surgery appears neither to prolong life nor prevent myocardial infarction (heart attack). This is a serious procedure that at its best addresses only a small part of the vascular system, leaving the rest of the problem unresolved. That
Irregularity is a common but uncomfortable condition. Around three million people in the U.S. suffer from constipation, according to a 1996 National Health Survey. An article on CNN.com suggests that those looking for health resources to deal with infrequent bowel movements may want to try adding a bit of ginger to their daily diet. Gwynne
Many individuals who suffer from chronic conditions that cause severe pain are in need of alternatives to pharmaceutical medications that can cause harmful side effects. One of such alternatives is cannabis, but its use has been subject of controversy for decades. A new study appears to lend support to proponents of medicinal use of marijuana,
Your mother may have told you to eat your broccoli, but it’s unlikely that it was for the same reason that Johns Hopkins University are celebrating the vegetable. Recent research conducted at the institution’s Bloomberg School of Public Health indicates that a compound found the tree-like plant may help boost the immune system and ease
A typical Western diet full of fried food and animal fat may be responsible for more than one-third of heart attacks worldwide, according to new research. Scientists at McMaster University in Canada found a link between a poor diet and heart attack, as well as a reduced risk among those who ate larger
More than 24 million Americans suffer from diabetes, of which about 95 percent of those are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Diet is important to help control your blood sugar and new research indicates that a low-glycemic index (GI) diet can help keep your glucose levels under control. Low-GI foods can help gradually increase your
Consuming foods and beverages that have high phosphate levels may speed up age-related issues, according to findings published in the FASEB Journal. To conduct this research, a team of physicians used three groups of mice and observed the effects of feeding a high-phosphate diet to one group and compared them to the others who were