An international research team has discovered that bacteria can directly cause blood clots in human beings. According to these scientists, the discovery could have important implications for how to deal with coagulation that takes place during bacterial infections. Previously, it was thought that a persons immune and inflammatory systems were responsible for the coagulation of
Researchers have found that adding almonds to ones diet can decrease the levels of biomarkers for oxidative stress, lending more evidence to the antioxidant effect of the tree nut. The study, conducted on 27 men and women with elevated cholesterol, found that those who ate a “full dose” (2.5 ounces) of almonds reduced their plasma
New research has found that lowfat chocolate milk provides equal or superior muscle recovery and repair compared to a high-carbohydrate recovery beverage with the same amount of calories. The study was conducted by scientists from James Madison University and analyzed post-exercise consumption of 13 male college soccer players. The participants underwent normal training for one
Its been shown that high amounts of red meat in the diet can contribute to moderate to severe heart problems or abnormal cell growth, but a new study points out a greater risk of death from heart disease and cancer than previously reported. This is the largest study to date on the subject of mortality
Having good heart health may be as easy as consuming more brown rice, according to a new study. Researchers at the Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Physiology at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia found that brown rice can offer protection against cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. The scientists added that while
Prostate cancer patients who have lower insulin levels and carry less extra weight are less likely to die from their disease, according to new research. The study, to be published in The Lancet Oncology, suggests that tackling obesity may be an effective way of treating this type of cancer. “Obesity effects and the insulin effects
New research has attempted to challenge the conventional wisdom that all nitrates and nitrites are harmful by showing that those derived from plants may in fact be a health resource. Nitrate and nitrite are naturally occurring ions associated with the nitrogen cycle in soil and water, and have been associated with a variety of health
A new study has found that certain sounds in your sleep can enhance memories when you wake up. While such as ginko biloba may help with improving memory, a study from Northwestern University indicates that even though the participants were in a deep sleep, they were able to hear sounds that enhanced their memory when
Poor diet especially one that is full of saturated fats and processed foods has been implicated in a variety of adverse health conditions, including chronic or life-threatening diseases. However, it can also affect appearance, especially the quality of ones complexion as well as wrinkles and skin blotches. That is why it is particularly
A type of “good” bacteria may be just as effective as preventing infections such as pneumonia in hospital patients as commonly used antiseptics, researchers suggest. Scientists have discovered that a probiotic called Lactobacillus plantarum 299 was as effective in eliminating dangerous germs as antiseptic chlorhexidine and may help prevent upper respiratory problems like ventilator-associated pneumonia