By sequencing the genes of bacteria living in the human intestinal tract, researchers believe they have found two particular varieties whose presence or absence may be associated with a serious liver condition. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology determined that people with fatty liver disease display unusual levels of two species of gut flora.
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, ACHOO! Geshundheit! With the summer in full swingyoure likely to hear those expressions quite often. In todays Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Ill give you some helpful hints for controlling and managing allergy symptoms. Youll also find out which common over-the-counter drugs can almost DOUBLE your risk of hip fracture plus
You might think because youre drinking a beverage instead of eating a snack that youre saving calories but you might be adding more! Liquid calories count too, so be sure to avoid sugary soft drinks and fruit juices. Why not opt for spring water with a twist of lemon? Or try strawberry or cucumber slices
Besides being good for the heart, the liver and the metabolism, experts suggest that olive oil may also be good for the skin. An article in the Wall Street Journal suggests laving the face with the natural moisturizer for smoother, firmer skin. The newspaper said that Cleopatra, the ancient Greek queen and Egyptian pharaoh of
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, If youre a woman approaching menopause yearsyou may be all too familiar with night sweats hot flashes and mood swings. If youre considering hormone replacement therapybe sure to read this weeks Monday Edition of Health News Weekly. Ill tell you how this treatment might have serious consequences for your heart health Youll
As you age, the blood flow to your genitals decreases. Plus, daily stress rising cholesterol levels increased blood pressure and other factors may even cause the blood to stop flowing altogether! This combination of problems can wreak havoc on your sex life! If you want to experience stronger erections, the key is to get the
Heres a safe and natural way to disinfect your kitchen without harmful chemicals: Combine three cups of water, juice from one freshly squeezed lemon and one teaspoon of nonchlorine bleach in a quart-size spray bottle. If you clean with spongesmake sure to regularly replace old ones to avoid spreading bacteria. You can also toss the
When it comes to allergies, common colds, inflammation and other health problems, the link to all these conditions is most often associated with an imbalance of your immune system. Ideally you want an immune system thats boosted and balanced for optimum health. When your immune response is weakened it becomes overactive or hypersensitive and this
It may be a good idea for individuals to take the nutritional supplement, vitamin D, as a new study suggests that a deficiency of the nutrient could potentially lead to skin cancer. According to researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital, there is a link between vitamin D levels and basal cell carcinoma, which is the
The chronic disease rheumatoid arthritis can cause painful stiffness and swelling in your joints. Now, new research shows that your stiff joints could lead to a stiff heart! Research presented at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Annual Scientific Meeting showed that a condition called diastolic dysfunction appears to be more common in people with