A new study shows that approximately 20 percent of untreated water from across the country contain at least one contaminant, according to results from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). A team of researchers collected samples from a total of 932 public wells, and compared their observations to treated water samples. The results of the comparison
A diet rich in meat and fats and low in complex carbohydrates, like the one consumed by a typical Westerner, increases the risk of cancer, according to a University of Pittsburgh researcher. Professor Stephen OKeefe from the University of Pittsburgh arrived at the conclusion based on an expanding body of evidence which shows the composition
Scientists say that an ingredient found in chili peppers may hold promise for learning more about how to relieve pain. Although capsaicin is typically thought of as an ingredient that leads to a burning sensation, researchers at the University at Buffalo suggest it can also be used to treat pain from conditions such as arthritis.
Scientists say they are closer to understanding the genetic basis of psoriasis, which may enable them to develop further treatments of the skin condition. Findings published online in Nature Genetics reveal researchers at Washington University School of Medicine discovered seven genetic variants that seem to increase the risk of developing psoriasis. After identifying these variants,
Could nutritional supplements containing vitamin C help older men protect themselves against bone loss? A study at Tufts University, to be published in The Journal of Nutrtion, found a positive association between men consuming high levels of vitamin C and less bone loss in the hip. The researchers monitored participants, who had an average age
A new study has found that adding lemon juice and sugar to green tea can boost the absorption of beneficial compounds such as catechins. Lemons are a rich source of ascorbic acid or vitamin C and researchers from Purdue University demonstrated that catechins can be absorbed up to three times as fast by
For those who are dealing with lots of emotional stress, perhaps from , researchers are finding that dark chocolate may help ease the pain. A new study in the Journal of Proteome Research is backing up the original idea of the “chocolate cure,” and that in stressful times, dark chocolate may help cure stress. Because
The Soyfoods Association of North America is taking advantage of Mens Health Month to tout the benefits of soy and soy-based foods and dispel some of the myths about soy consumption. It points to growing scientific evidence which suggests soyfoods help protect against prostate cancer, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and aide in weight
Adding rice to your diet may help improve your overall diet and help you avoid some common chronic diseases, according to a new study. Research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has found including rice as part of a healthful, balanced diet may be linked to better eating patterns, which can reduce
According to a new study, cognitive therapy such as meditation may be effective in the management strategy for urinary incontinence. The experiment was conducted by researchers from Loyola University Health System and used deep-breathing and guided-imagery exercises to train the female participants brains to control the bladder without medication or surgery. “The mind-body connection has