Here is an easy and possibly even enjoyable way to boost your immunity: try getting some more shut-eye. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that getting less sleep can increase a persons risk of coming down with a cold. Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University tracked the sleeping habits of more than
An herbal supplement may show promise for patients ravaged by a co-infection of tuberculosis and HIV, according to a Ukrainian study. For two months, forty patients with terminal stage HIV/TB who were visiting a free clinic specializing in tuberculosis received either tuberculosis drugs alone, or a combination therapy that included both the tuberculosis therapy and
New research indicates that doctors are not carefully monitoring antipsychotic drugs, which can ultimately cause high blood pressure and cholesterol levels in some patients. According to research presented in the Archives of General Psychiatry, it was found that many doctors ignore the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning when prescribing antipsychotic drugs to their patients.
Almost everyone in the U.S. has heard the time-tested saying, but new research indicates it may actually be true consuming at least one apple each day may protect overall health and wellness. This effect is largely due to the fruit’s antioxidants, which are compounds also found in dietary supplements. A study presented at the
In the quest to refine youth-preserving natural treatments, scientists have conducted experiments which showed light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a cream based on green tea extract may help smooth facial wrinkles. Non-invasive phototherapy has been used to treat skin imperfections for decades, but German scientists believe combining it with antioxidant-rich great tea lotion will take the
Researchers from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University have pinpointed how abscisic acida natural plant hormonehelps to combat inflammation. While the scientists’ previous studies indicate that abscisic acid is beneficial for conditions like diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), the new evidence suggests natural health resources like abscisic acid may be instrumental in developing new
Certain appetite hormone levels may determine a person’s weight loss results, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. During a 32-week study, a team of researchers examined the effects of an eight-week low-calorie diet on more than 100 people who were considered overweight or obese. The investigators weighed each participant,
Some individuals are not too keen on using prescription medication for ailments as they can sometimes lead to harmful side effects that could be worse than the initial problem. A new study suggests that this notion increases as a patient gets older and richer, according to researchers from the University of Michigan Health System. The
Besides being good for the heart, the liver and the metabolism, experts suggest that olive oil may also be good for the skin. An article in the Wall Street Journal suggests laving the face with the natural moisturizer for smoother, firmer skin. The newspaper said that Cleopatra, the ancient Greek queen and Egyptian pharaoh of
By sequencing the genes of bacteria living in the human intestinal tract, researchers believe they have found two particular varieties whose presence or absence may be associated with a serious liver condition. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology determined that people with fatty liver disease display unusual levels of two species of gut flora.