A common stomach bacteria, known as Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), may help to reduce inflammation of the colon that is caused by Salmonella, according to a new study conducted at the University of Michigan. The scientists analyzed mice that had been infected with H. pylori and who were also diagnosed with Salmonella poisoning. As a
Although may help curb the severity of the disease, smokers may be at a higher risk for developing type 2 diabetes. A new study adds onto the previous notion that smokers are more likely to develop the illness. Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine suggest that quitting smoking may increase a patients
Younger women who are going through menopause may have a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented at the annual Endocrine Society meeting held in San Diego. For this study, researchers enrolled a total of 693 women aged 45 to 84 who already had begun experiencing menopause. Approximately 28 percent of
A new study has found a compound found in extra-virgin olive oil may help prevent and treat Alzheimers. Researchers at the Monell Center and Northwestern University say the compound oleocanthal has been shown to alter the structure of neurotoxic proteins believed to contribute to the debilitating effects of Alzheimers disease. This structural change impedes the
What’s the best way to get all the vitamins and minerals you need each day? For adults who do not eat enough fruits and vegetables, it may be to take dietary supplements and a multivitamin. For kids, research has shown that you can simply trick them into eating more produce. How is this possible? A
Consider being obese or regularly consuming a moderate amount of alcohol, and try to envision which situation causes more liver damage. If you guessed that alcohol wreaks more hepatic havoc, as many healthcare professionals assumed, you might be wrong. According to new research, obesity is worse that moderate wine-drinking for your liver. Scientists from Linkoping
Hows that? Im sorry, could you repeat it? Come again? These are common expressions people use when they cant hear what has been said to them. Some folks suffer hearing loss due to medical conditions. And rising degrees of noise pollution have caused about 10 million Americans to suffer noise-induced hearing loss. But the good
Each year, millions of Americans purchase over-the-counter cold remedies in an effort to combat the symptoms of cold and flu. But are there easier, more natural health resources that people can use to stave off illness and boost their immunity? New research from Cardiff Universitys Common Cold Centre suggests that you enjoy a hot drink
Vitamin deficiencies are quite common in the U.S., but in under-developed nations they can be rampant, especially in regions where agriculture is scarce and a wide variety of foods is not readily available. Having low vitamin levels can be dangerous, particularly for growing children. However, a new report has suggested that vitamin supplements may preserve
An international team of oncologists has suggested that a common form of prostate cancer treatment may actually increase the subsequent risk of colon cancer. Called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), the treatment consists of reducing the body’s levels of testosterone. Scientists studied the effect of two forms of ADT gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH) injections and