New evidence has emerged about the benefits of a particular combination of vitamins in the prevention of hydrocephalus. According to scientists at the University of Manchester and Lancaster University, laboratory tests have shown that administering a combination of vitamins that includes tetrahydrofolate and folic acid significantly diminishes the risk of the condition. Hydrocephalus is an
Kids who live near air pollution caused by traffic may suffer from more severe asthma, according to new findings. A study published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found children who are exposed to more traffic-related air pollutants tend to make more hospital visits related to their condition. Dr. Ralph J. Delfino
Lately, a number of studies have been touting the benefits of nutritional supplements containing vitamin D. Now, the latest looks at how a persons level of vitamin D is linked with colon health, finding significant benefits to high consumption of the vitamin. Research published in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention shows that high levels of
An increasing body of research is pointing to vitamin D from sunshine, food or nutritional supplements as benefitting peoples health in a number of ways. The latest area seems to involve the prevention and control of diabetes. In a review article published in the latest issue of Diabetes Educator, researchers suggest that getting
Diners at this years Thanksgiving table may have a further reason to enjoy double helpings of one of natures own nutritional supplements the humble cranberry. Research linking the native North American fruit with protection against urinary tract infections (UTIs) has long been established something the American Urological Association (AUA) is keen to remind
New research suggesting a link between severe stress and depression may offer the possibility for new health resources and treatment for those suffering from depression. Dr. Tibor Hajzsan and researchers from Yale University have linked stress-related reductions of synapses in the hippocampal region of the brain with depression-like symptoms in animals, suggesting that it is
Men who avoid treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED) may be putting themselves at an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in The Journal for Sexual Medicine. During a recent trial, researchers monitored the use of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (PDE5is), a type of ED treatment, in a total of 11,889
Researchers in Israel have called their new finding an exciting step towards the future use of cell replacement therapies to treat devastating degenerative eye diseases that cause millions of people worldwide to lose their sight. The scientists with the Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center in Jerusalem were able to transplant animal retinas with cells derived from
New study has found that seniors following a Mediterranean-type diet and who are physically active may be cutting their risk of developing neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimers disease (AD). This type of diet includes high intake of fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereal and fish and low consumption of red meat and poultry. The study was conducted
People with type 2 diabetes may find that eliminating meat and animal-derived foods from their diet can improve their heart health and help them lower blood sugar naturally, a new study suggests. Reported on WebMD, the research which was partially funded by the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine studied 99 patients with diabetes