Taking vitamin D is an important part of any nutritional supplement regimen. Regular doses of the vitamin keep bones healthy, muscles moving smoothly and osteoporosis at bay. Now, though, scientists are saying that people who are just beginning to experience Parkinson’s disease may have insufficient levels of vitamin D. A study published in the Archives
Approximately four out of 10 adult women suffer from some type of sexual problem, according to new research published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. A total of 32,000 women aged 18 and older answered questions about their libido and sex lives. Around 39 percent said they had low desire, one-quarter had difficulties with arousal and 21
While many berries are known for having that offer multiple health benefits, some individuals may not realize the health benefits that are found in chokeberries. In a new study published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, researchers found that rats that consumed chokeberries were able to regulate weight gain, and keep blood
Nausea and vomiting experienced during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy may be symptoms of the flu, according a study published in the May edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A team of researchers led by Vanessa Rogers, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, studied influenza
Developed regions of the world also experience clean water problems, and California where supplies in major reservoirs and many groundwater basins are said to be below average is among them. However, breakthrough research from UCLA may help remedy the situation. A team of scientists from UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied
According to a new study, as many as 70 percent of U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, a finding that raises concerns about bone and heart health of future generations. The research was conducted at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University where data was analyzed from more than 6,000 children
In addition to mainstream treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), there is also a range of alternative and complementary options those who suffer from the debilitating condition may consider. According to WebMD, a medical news website, MS patients may benefit from physical exercise, such as tai chi and yoga, which can increase balance and flexibility as
Your oral chelation routine may already include selenium or perhaps you take nutritional supplements containing the mineral to help protect your prostate health. If selenium is not already part of your daily intake, new research about its role in preventing bladder cancer may change your mind. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that
There is evidence that a specific method of meditation may temporarily enhance peoples visuospatial abilities, according to a newly published research. Given the reports suggesting that Buddhist monks have exceptional imagery skills and are able to maintain complex images in their visual short-term memory for minutes or even hours, a team of psychologists from the
New research into the impact of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy shows it decreases the incidence of congenital heart defects, according to Canadian scientists. All grain products sold in Canada have been fortified with folic acid since 1998, and researchers from McGill University reviewed provincial databases which showed the rate of congenital heart defects between