An ingredient found in the natural supplement green tea may help treat brain diseases such as Alzheimers, Huntingtons and Parkinsons. According to a study published in Natural Chemical Biology, mixing EGCG, a green tea ingredient, with the chemical DAPH-12 may help destroy amyloidsproteins that can lead to brain diseases. Some feel this study is significant
A new study shows that a deficiency in your calcium to magnesium ratiotwo key minerals essential for bone healthcould result in the risk of cancerous growths in your colon. The Calcium Polyp Prevention Study examined 930 men during a four-year period to determine whether calcium supplementation affects the rate of colorectal adenomasor polyps in your
Previous studies have shown that high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids have been found in the eye’s retina and that the nutrient could help to prevent vision damage. Now, a new investigation further suggests that omega-3s may help to protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),
A review of earlier studies has found that vegetables, nuts and a Mediterranean dietary pattern are associated with a lower risk for heart disease. It was conducted by Dr. Andrew Mente and colleagues from the Population Health Research Institute in Ontario, Canada, and looked at articles investigating dietary factors in relation to heart disease published
It may be known as laughing gas, but an international team of researchers has said there is nothing funny about nitrous oxide. Besides its potential for misuse, the commonly used anesthesia may boost homocysteine in the blood to dangerous levels, according to new research. A study published in the journal Anesthesia and Analgesia found that
A flower used for years as an herbal remedy may help people lower their blood pressure, according to research presented at an American Heart Association conference. Researchers including Diane L. McKay of Tufts University say that hibiscus tea may be able to reduce blood pressure in those at risk of hypertension. She and her colleagues
Many dieticians already say that eating meals with a low glycemic index is healthier because it causes a decreased appetite and lower blood sugar, but now scientists may have found out how it works inside the stomach. Researchers studied levels of GLP-1, a gut hormone known to suppress appetite, in volunteers for 150 minutes following
The indigo plant has its medicinal roots in Chinese medicine, where it has been used to treat a number of health conditions over the years. Now, scientists in Taiwan have found that indigo naturalis can be useful to improve symptoms of psoriasis. Research published in the Archives of Dermatology reveal that patients who rubbed ointments
Consuming a small amount of fructose, the natural sugar found in corn syrup and added to processed foods, may not be a problem if it is done as part of an otherwise healthy diet. Add dietary supplements to the mix, and you may be doing all right. Or are you? New research suggests that the
Anyone with low levels of vitamin D may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, but the link is even stronger for diabetics, and now scientists are beginning to understand why. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis conducted a study which found vitamin D deficiency causes diabetics to be unable