New research shows that getting less sleep per night increased the risk of heart disease in people with high blood pressure. The Japanese study, published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, reported that people who slept less than 7.5 hours per night had a 68 percent higher risk of heart attack or stroke than those
Patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinsons disease (PD) may have relief from symptoms associated with the condition in the near future, according to a study presented at the 2010 American Society for Stereotactical and Functional Neurosurgery. In an effort to find potential treatments for individuals with the nervous system disorder, a team of researchers
While such as calcium and vitamin D may fill the nutrient void that individuals who have a milk allergy may face, a new study has found a way for individuals who are allergic to the drink to enjoy it. According to findings that were presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, when
With greater technology and studies of the human genome, some scientists are able to examine DNA for a wider range of conditions. However, a recent study has revealed that there is no proof that such genetic testing will help those susceptible to blood clots caused by deep-vein thrombosis. Such individuals tend to be those who
Researchers have found that adding almonds to ones diet can decrease the levels of biomarkers for oxidative stress, lending more evidence to the antioxidant effect of the tree nut. The study, conducted on 27 men and women with elevated cholesterol, found that those who ate a “full dose” (2.5 ounces) of almonds reduced their plasma
According to researchers from the Cancer Treatment Centers of American (CTCA), body mass index (BMI)of cancer patients should be taken into consideration when determining their vitamin D supplementation needs. The researchers evaluated a group of 740 cancer patients and concluded that those who are obese (BMI higher than 30) had significantly lower levels of vitamin
Despite the fact that homeopathy has not been embraced by the conventional medical community, many people who use this type of alternative therapy say they experience improvements, new research reveals. A German and Swiss study looked at the effects of homeopathy on patients suffering from chronic conditions including headaches, allergies and sleep disorders, Reuters Health
Some people who are fed up with taking over-the-counter or prescription medications for their allergies are finding relief through acupuncture. Alternative therapies may appeal to people who do not want to suffer the side effects that some commonly prescribed pills can cause, KFYR-TV reports. For example, Lisa and Lori sisters who did not want
While high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common condition across the U.S., black adults are more like to suffer from it or even to die from it, compared to their Caucasian peers. Now, a new study has suggested that vitamin D might lie at the heart of this disparity. Research published in
Individuals who are worried that they may be at risk for developing Non-Hodgkin lymphoma may want to consider ingesting more vitamin K supplements, as a new study is suggesting that the medication may lower the risk of developing the disease. According to researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota, patients who had a higher daily