New research recommends a more extensive use of folic acid nutritional supplements in women who plan to become pregnant. Specifically, scientists from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston believe women who take folic acid for at least one year before they become pregnant may cut their risk of having a premature baby by
A brain disorder associated with fibromyaglia may cause intense pain episodes, according to a study conducted by Massachusetts General Hospital and the University of Michigan. Fibromyaliga (FM), a chronic pain disorder, can lead to several health complications, including drowsiness, memory problems and sensitivity to temperature. Previous studies have also found that these patients have more
A common phrase could actually be a dangerous problem. A broken heart, which is a result of significant trauma such as a heart attack, can leave the heart weak and susceptible to further complications. However, scientists have uncovered specific cells that could help mend a broken heart. According to researchers from Duke University Medical Center,
With allergy season in full swing, you may be looking around for the best natural treatment or herbal supplements to treat this common and irritating condition. Dr Daniel Monti, medical director for the Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, told ABC News that he uses a homeopathic treatment when his
Nutritional supplements containing oils from flax and borage may help improve the health of the skin, according to new research. Scientists from Germany and France explored how daily flaxseed and borage oil supplements would affect reddened, inflamed skin. They applied nicotinate to the skin of 45 women to induce reddening and then assigned them to
A diet rich in fresh produce may promote kidney health by reducing the risk of developing kidney stones, a painful condition affecting millions of Americans. Researchers from Maine Medical Center and Brigham and Womens Hospital in Boston analyzed information from individuals enrolled in three clinical studies and assigned a score to each participant based on
New research has found that lowfat chocolate milk provides equal or superior muscle recovery and repair compared to a high-carbohydrate recovery beverage with the same amount of calories. The study was conducted by scientists from James Madison University and analyzed post-exercise consumption of 13 male college soccer players. The participants underwent normal training for one
There are many natural health resources that can help relieve allergy symptoms, so parents may consider using them given that new research has found a chronic cough in children may be caused by allergies. Researchers from Tulane University in New Orleans studied patients aged 5 to 12 years with a cough lasting more than eight
Breast cancer survivors who follow a diet enriched with olive oil may experience better weight loss results compared to eating a traditional low-fat diet, according to findings published in the Journal of Womens Health. For eight weeks, more than 40 women aged 50 years and older who had been diagnosed with breast cancer were randomly
Low levels of vitamin B12 may put women at a higher risk of giving birth to children with certain birth defects, new research suggests. Findings published in the journal Pediatrics show that mothers-to-be with the lowest levels of B12 were 2.5 times most likely to have a baby with brain or spinal cord defects, compared