It can be sold as dried leaves or included in bottled beverages and dietary supplements, but no matter green tea comes packaged, its antioxidant load is thought to improve metabolic health and reduce inflammation. Recently, researchers at Penn State University announced that a green tea-based compound appears to slow weight gain in laboratory mice. A
A new study has found an alternative hormone that can benefit women who are going through menopause, according to findings presented at The Endocrine Societys annual meeting. In fact, a different form of progesterone may help these women experience fewer hot flashes and night sweats. During the three-month trial, more than 100 women who were
According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 34 percent of adults in the U.S. who are at least 20 years old are obese. Now, a new reports suggests that the obesity rate among adults will continue to increase in the coming years. Researchers from Harvard University noted
For those who suffer form or are afraid of memory problems, there is good news coming from a Swedish study which has found fish consumption may improve cognitive skills. The study examined fish consumption in teenage Swedish boys at age 15, and found that those who ate fish at least once a week
Narcotic pain pills from nine companies lack FDA approval for treating joint and muscle pain, and the agency has sent warning letters to cease and desist manufacturing and distribution. The nine companies involved are Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc., Columbus, Ohio; Cody Laboratories, Inc., Cody, Wyoming; Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Mahwah, N.J.; Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia; Lehigh
A new study has found probiotics may help weight loss surgery patients avoid a vitamin B12 deficiency, which is a common side effect of the procedure. Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine followed 44 patients who had gastric bypass surgery. They found that those who received a probiotic supplement everyday for three months following
Increasing ones intake of vitamin B3 may help prevent fungal infections, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine. This discovery could lower the risk of these types of diseases, which can be dangerous to people with altered immune systems, including those with AIDS, cancer and organ transplants. During the trial researchers examined
Men with low testosterone levels may have an increased mortality rate, according to a study published in the journal Heart. Over the course of approximately seven years, researchers monitored the health of 930 men who had been diagnosed with coronary artery heart disease. The team then took tissue samples from the participants, which allowed them
Varicose veins are caused by faulty heart valves and stressed vein walls and those suffering from the condition have often reported uncomfortable symptoms, such as pain, fatigue, or burning sensations. If left untreated, the disorder may lead to poorer heart heath as it may leave patients open to the threat of developing blood clots. Ilana
For people trying in hopes of lowering their blood pressure, consuming a low-carb diet may boost the effects. According to a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, adopting a diet low in carbohydrates helps an individual lose weight and lower their blood pressure. The diet has been proven to be more effective than