Men who suffer from erectile dysfunction during mid-life may be more likely to develop heart disease, according to a new study. Research conducted by the Mayo Clinic found that men who experienced erectile dysfunction (ED) at any point in their life were 80 percent more likely to have heart disease, compared with those who did
Countries that have a higher level of artificial light at night tend to have elevated levels of prostate cancer, according to new research. A study carried out at the University of Haifa in Isreal found that looked at the correlation between artificial light and three types of cancer in men: prostate, lung and large intestine.
More should be done to emphasize the importance of taking nutritional supplements containing folic acid among younger women of childbearing age, it has been suggested. A poll commissioned by March of Dimes found that only 27 percent of women aged 18 to 24 take a multivitamin nutritional supplement containing folic acid. Meanwhile, only 11 percent
Female sexual dysfunction has complex causes that make it difficult to treat. However, natural remedies may go a long way towards tackling this problem. According to Jennifer Gunter, sexual health commentator for Examiner.com, an over-the-counter oral preparation of ginseng, ginkgo biloba, damiana, L-arginine, as well as 14 vitamins and minerals called ArgiMax has been shown
Allergists tend to agree that food allergies are on the rise in the U.S. and that the type of food that can trigger a dangerous reaction is often difficult to predict. Immunologist and allergist Daniel Sotares told MD News that reactions to certain foods can occur at any age. He added that while some common
Consuming foods enriched with cocoa flavanols may lower blood pressure and protect blood vessel health, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. Found in fruits, vegetables, tea and wines, cocoa flavanols are nutrients that provide similar benefits to antioxidants, which rid the body of toxins and free radicals
Women with type 2 diabetes who take two popular prescription medications for their condition may increase their risk of suffering a bone fracture, new research reveals. A study conducted at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in conjunction with the University of East Anglia found that using GlaxoSmithKlines Avandia and Takedas Actos for a long
For some people its easy to fall into a deep rest, but for others its a constant battle every night. These folks may suffer from mild insomnia, or the inability to get a good nights sleep. Insomnia can affect your daily abilities your overall mood and can put a strain on your heart and brain.
Over the past few years, eggs have been both maligned for containing cholesterol and praised as a healthy and protein-packed breakfast option. Writing in the Chicago Sun-Times, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Michael Roizen say that whether or not you should eat the yolk of the egg depends on your cholesterol level. People who have
If youre struggling to control your sodium intake and get your blood pressure under controlyoull be amazed at some new research findings. A new animal study showed that grapes helped lower blood pressure and improve heart functioneven though the animals ate a high-salt diet! Some lab rats ate a diet containing a powder made from