Slight weight changes may alter blood pressure measurements in overweight adolescents, according to a study presented at American Heart Association’s High Blood Pressure Research 2010 Scientific Sessions. Throughout more than 10 years of follow ups, the blood pressure, height and weight was monitored among a total of 1,113 children. The researchers then compared each child’s
A study, set to appear in the November 15 issue of the Journal of Immunology, reports that vitamin D activation, once thought to only occur in the kidneys, also occurs in the lung airway cells aiding in immune defense. Vitamin D has long been known to help in calcium absorption and bone health, but recently
A clinical trial may lead to the treatment of leg ulcers with maggot larva rather than the more common hydrogel therapy. UK researchers tested the two remedies on 267 patients and followed participants for a year with life questionnaires, clinical observation. They found that leg ulcers, which require the removal of dead tissue from diseased
For men who are hoping to improve their prostate health, herbal supplements and natural treatments offer them a wide range of choices, depending on their condition. For those who want to promote their prostate health naturally, saw palmetto extract may balance the bodys inflammatory response, supporting normal prostate function. And now researchers have announced that
In the wake of recently released dietary guidelines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), some rice distributors have been quick to point out that the nutrition derived from whole grain rice is still considered healthy. The USDA’s recommended eating regimen derives between 45 and 65 percent of its calories from carbohydrates, but necessarily from
In addition to adapting an alkaline diet full of fruits, vegetables and whole grains to keep the immune system healthy, certain cholesterol-lowering drugs may give patients immunity from bacterial infections such as sickle anemia, an illness that affects red blood cells, a new study is suggesting. According to research from St. Jude Childrens Hospital, drugs
The fountain of youth is an age-old concept that many have sought but none seem to have actually found. However, new research from Germany suggests that for many people, their perceived psychological age is at least a decade lower than their chronological age an attitude that could actually help them to live longer. A
While such as vitamins A, C and E may be known for maintaining healthy skin, a new study is suggesting that a lack of omega-6 fatty acids may be linked to severe dermatitis. According to researchers from the University of Illinois, a specific omega-6 fatty acid known as arachidonic acid may lead to excessive itching.
Tanacetum vulgare, a flowering herb known as tansy, has been used for centuries in Britain and Spain as an alternative medicine and folk remedy. Now, scientists are saying that it may have applications in the field of sexually transmitted disease (STD). The antiviral properties of the herb may make it an effective treatment for oral
For those who love summer grilling but are afraid of the health consequences, the new research into a potentially anti-carcinogenic role of rosemary extracts and Thai spices will be welcome news. Charring increases the levels of carcinogenic compounds known as heterocyclic amines (HCAs) in meats, but scientists working for the Food Safety Consortium (FSC) found