The presence of inflammation in the body can identify an elderly individual at a higher risk of a fatal heart attack, a new study has found. Scientists from the University of Glasgow studied seniors aged between 70 and 82 who had or were at risk of cardiovascular disease and found that increased levels of three
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
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
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
The discovery of a protein linked to chronic bowel inflammation may lead to advancements in drug development, according to a study published in The Journal of Cell Biology. Researchers have reported that A20, the nutrient associated with the disorder, contributes to the activation of the inflammatory response system, which helps prevent the death of healthy
Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables are already recognized for their nutritional and health benefits. And now, scientists are suggesting the foods may actually help to protect smokers and those who have already quit the habit against lung cancer. Dr. Li Tang and colleagues and Roswell Park Cancer Institute looked at the effects of
An alternative health practice that has been used for centuries may be able to aid breast cancer patients, new research suggests. Suzanne Danhauer of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues studied 44 women with breast cancer. Half of them were taking part in a 10-week yoga program that consisted of 75-minute classes. At
A particular gene that tends to be associated with higher blood pressure has been identified by researchers at University of Maryland School of Medicine. The scientists said that a common variant of the STK39 gene was linked to higher levels of blood pressure that could also develop into hypertension. As part of the study, they