Increasing intake of different types of vitamin B may better prevent cardiovascular-related diseases, according to findings published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association. During a study, a team of researchers surveyed more than 58,500 people aged 40 to 70 years about their eating habits, and examined the collected information. After 14 years of
Scientists believe that while common forms of breast cancer are fueled by estrogen, retinoic acid which is a derivative of vitamin A may have an inhibiting effect on cell growth. Retinoic acid has already been known for its anticancer effects, and a team of researchers from the University of Chicago set out to
A new study finds changes in temperature and humidity can trigger asthma attacks in kids. Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Medicine in Ann Arbor looked at pediatric emergency room visit data and weather records over a two year period. They found that changes in humidity either way resulted in more asthma patients
It has been estimated that tens of millions of Americans suffer from sinus problems, due to a variety of factors ranging from allergies to pollutants in the air. An article on ABC News suggested that one of the health resources available to those who want to clear their sinuses is the use of a neti
Many physicians suggest that vitamin D can be useful towards the treatment of a lot of health maladies that affect areas such as bone health and dental. Now, a new study is suggesting that elderly patients may have a better quality of life depending on their vitamin D levels. According to a study published in
Taking an herbal supplement is one way that numerous Americans try to improve their health and wellness. Now, researchers are saying that another alternative treatment, acupuncture, may reduce or eliminate unexplained symptoms in people with medically undiagnosed ailments. A study published in the British Journal of General Practice found that adult patients with mild, unexplained
New research from the Cochrane Institute may change the way some healthcare providers treat hypertension in the elderly. Researchers say that hypertension was previously regarded as a natural part of aging and that some healthcare providers were fearful of treating it. “There are data on people under 60 that treatment of hypertension is effective and
People who consume red wine on a regular basis may be unknowingly protecting their brain in the event that they suffer a stroke. Researchers from Johns Hopkins studied mice test subjects by feeding them a modest dose of resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes skin and seeds two hours before inducing a stroke. The
Older women who have been diagnosed with colon cancer and have an unhealthy weight may are at a higher mortality rate, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention. The team of investigators based their current research on information collected during a 20-year study that monitored more than 1,000 female
Omega-3 fatty acids found in certain fish as well as in many nutritional supplements may provide protection to the liver, new research suggests. The study focused on the effect of omega-3 in obese people. It found that the fatty acids protect the liver from damage cause by insulin resistance. Conducted at the University