The use of magnetic waves may alleviate symptoms of mood disorders, according to a study published in the journal Brain Stimulation. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure that conducts electrical pulses, which are directed to stimulate certain lobes of the brain. Areas affected by this treatment increase mood-enhancing compound levels, such as dopamine, norepinephrine
New research has attempted to challenge the conventional wisdom that all nitrates and nitrites are harmful by showing that those derived from plants may in fact be a health resource. Nitrate and nitrite are naturally occurring ions associated with the nitrogen cycle in soil and water, and have been associated with a variety of health
Researchers have found a gene fusion that is highly expressed in certain prostate cancers, a discovery that may lead to a better diagnostic test. The gene fusion known as SLC45A3-ELK4 is detectable at high levels in the urine of some men at risk for prostate cancer, according to scientists from Weill Cornell Medical College in
People with asthma often suffer from allergies, too. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology, up to 70 percent of those with the respiratory condition are also allergic to things like pollen, dander or even cockroaches. A new study has found that rates of childhood asthma in New York City often match
Proper protein intake is crucial to muscle functioning, and proteins support nearly every biochemical process inside the body. However, nutritionists increasingly agree that some protein sources are better than others. In particular, studies have linked overconsumption of animal-derived proteins with problems ranging from digestive disorders and heart disease to cancer. By contrast, plants and plant-derived
Anyone who is trying to stick to a healthy diet or lower their blood sugar naturally already knows to avoid sweet treats such as candy and cakes. But what if you learned that your everyday breakfast cereal contains as much sugar as a glazed donut? A new study by Consumer Reports warns that 11 popular
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and the Minnesota Department of Health recently addressed the obesity epidemic in Minnesota, and suggested ways to improve the health in the state, according to a report in Physical Activity and Health Eating in Minnesota: Addressing the Root Causes of Obesity. Despite residents acknowledging the health
Those told to eat their peas and carrots as children now may want to take a second look at peas to help fight high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease, says a new study that could lead to new nutritional health supplements. Working with the yellow garden pea, Canadian scientists purified a mixture of proteins
Beyond taking saw palmetto, how can patients improve their chances of surviving prostate cancer? Genetic analysis may hold the answer. A recent study has associated the discovery of three small genetic markers in men with the increased risk of developing the disease. Published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the paper determined that single-nucleotide changes
A new probiotic has been identified that may help ease the symptoms of those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is an uncomfortable condition which affects up to 20 percent of American adults, with symptoms that include cramping abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. Now, researchers at the University of Sheffield say that nutritional