Drugs known as beta-blockers are commonly prescribed to people who want to lower their blood pressure however, new research suggests they may actually contribute to heart problems. A study carried out at Columbia University looked at data related to more than 34,000 people who had begun taking beta-blockers following non-cardiac surgery in an attempt
In a search for non-drug treatments for chronic childhood eczema, some physicians are turning to bleach for relief, but natural remedies may help, too. Researchers from the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine found diluted bleach baths provided relief of eczema-induced rash and reduced flare-ups in patients with moderate or severe cases of the disease
Depression can affect some people particularly strongly during winter months due to the scarcity of sunshine, but one expert has discussed some of the other origins of the condition. Writing for empowher.com, an online womens health resource, commentator Shamir Benji stated that physicians have long known that a deficiency of vitamin B12 and related health
Although such as vitamin C may calm the symptoms of inflammation, it may be important not to ignore the signs. Inflammation could be your bodys way of indicating abnormal cell growth that may lead to colon cancer. According to a new study published in The Journal of Nutrition, mice who were fed a high-fat diet
There is new evidence that stimulation of an acupoint in the wrists can help reduce nausea symptoms which affect up to 80 percent of the people who receive general anesthesia. The conclusion is based on a review of 40 studies including 4,858 patients and conducted by Anna Lee of the Department of Anesthesia and Intensive
As the allergy season is switching into full gear, it may be worth reviewing some natural options that can minimize the coughing and sneezing before turning to antihistamine drugs. According to Dr Ewen Tseng, otolaryngologist on the medical staff at Baylor Medical Center at Frisco, wearing protective clothing including gloves and masks while gardening, and
Here is another reason to hit the treadmill: a new study has found those who have suffered a stroke tend to recover faster if they are physically fit. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Florida conducted a study which found patients who had exercised regularly before a stroke occurred were significantly more likely to have
Children born during the fall months are at greater risk of developing asthma than babies born any other time of year, according to a new study. The research, published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, finds that children born four months prior to the winter virus peak are 30 percent more
A new study reports that an amino acid is one of the nutritional supplements that can help build muscle in elderly men and women and may improve fitness levels by almost thirty percent. The findings, published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, show that after taking the amino acid beta-alanine for
Those struggling with skin disorders such as acne who do not want to take antibiotics or use skin-drying creams may benefit from a range of herbal remedies. One of the key elements of a natural approach to treating acne is a well-balanced diet, rich in fresh fruit and vegetables and low in sweets and dairy