Allergists tend to agree that food allergies are on the rise in the U.S. and that the type of food that can trigger a dangerous reaction is often difficult to predict. Immunologist and allergist Daniel Sotares told MD News that reactions to certain foods can occur at any age. He added that while some common
A new study has provided some additional incentives for those who are trying to lose weight with herbal supplements or through another means. Research conducted by an international team of scientists has linked a large waist circumference with a high risk of premature death. The findings, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, suggest
Men who are more comfortable taking herbal supplements than prescription drugs may benefit from the results of a new study on impotence treatments. A plant known as “horny goat weed” has been used for centuries to treat erectile dysfunction. Now, Italian researchers have found evidence that it can work as a natural alternative to prescription
Older men with low testosterone levels may have a higher risk of suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, according to findings published in The Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. During a recent trial, researchers monitored a total of 153 Chinese men aged 55 years and older, including 47 individuals who had already developed some cognitive problems. Over the
Though it is by no means being called a cure, taking vitamin A during pregnancy may be able to reverse some of the effects of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs), which are conditions caused by a fetus’s early exposure to alcohol. Professor Abraham Fainsod of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem told the Winnipeg Free Press
Reports of chronic lower back pain are on the increase in North Carolina and researchers suggest the same trend could be taking place across the country. Findings published in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveal the prevalence of chronic low back pain in the state rose from 3.9 percent to 10.2 percent between 1992
Why take ? Besides getting a daily dose of vitamins and minerals, men who consume containing omega-3 fatty acids may be contributing to better prostate health. Anyway, that was the conclusion of a recent study conducted at the University of California, Los Angeles. Scientists found that when fish oil supplements are combined with a low-fat
An antioxidant found in melons has been proven to reduce stress in a a new study published in BioMed Centrals Nutrition Journal. The superoxide dismutase enzyme supplement (SOD) derived from the fruit decreased the signs and symptoms of perceived stress and fatigue in healthy volunteers. “The 35 people in our study who received capsules containing
People who are looking for health resources to ease joint pain related to osteoarthritis may want to consider taking regular walks, experts have suggested. As the colder months of the year approach, the Arthritis Foundation is reminding arthritis sufferers not to neglect their regular physical activity habits due to weather. The foundation recommends that taking
Thanksgiving is a time when many Americans choose to eat more than they would normally allow themselves, feasting on several courses of rich and filling food. According to Baylor University Medical Center, people who find themselves suffering from painful symptoms after a big meal are often uncertain about the identity of their particular malady