The International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) is celebrating Building Safety Week 2009 by providing consumers with suggestions to save money and prevent disasters, and its Thursday tips addressed the issue of safe water. To help ensure their water supply is safe Americans have a range of options including boiling, using filters, UV lamps and other
Scientists from Emory University have found that using antioxidants, including as a nutritional health supplement, may aid in the prevention of some age-related diseases by lowering the amount of oxidized cysteine, a biomarker for the diseases. Cysteine, which is an amino acid that either comes from animal proteins or the bodys own production using homocysteine,
Diabetics who add a bit of spice to their cooking may be able to prevent tissue damage and inflammation caused by high blood sugar, new research suggests. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food sought to investigate the protective properties of 24 herbs and spices, HealthDay News reports. Although the researchers did not
They are already known to help treat stomach and intestinal problems like diarrhea. Now researchers say probiotics can help prevent a common skin condition in newborns. A new study appearing in the journal Allergy finds pregnant women with a family history of allergies who took a mixture of three probiotics during the last six weeks
While many people do not necessarily associate the condition with mortal danger, every year diarrhea kills an estimated 8.8 million children worldwide, according to the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDG) report. Now, research is recommending that families implement a number of simple remedies for pediatric loose bowels, including taking vitamin supplements. A study published
Scientists and health professionals have long known that decreased sexual desire could be a possible side effect from taking prescription antidepressants. Now, an article in the Boston Globe suggests that the whole story of this effect has not yet been told, with sexual problems from antidepressants far more common than was previously thought. For example,
Sticking to all-natural remedies is a prerogative that many Americans maintain, which is why plenty of adults take herbal supplements as a part of their daily health routine. Plant extracts may be able to reduce inflammation or prevent oxidative damage. Recently, researchers announced that a specific plant derivative may be able to something else entirely
Research indicates that if blood flow to your brain decreases, you could develop Alzheimers diseasethe most prevalent, but incurable form of dementia. Robert Vassar, M.D., and colleagues at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine studied human and mice brains and found that a reduction in blood flow to the brain caused energy deprivation. When this
Currently, some of the most beneficial vitamins and nutrients can be had by simply taking a nutritional supplement. Added to a healthy diet, these pills can contribute to cardiovascular health and weight management. In the future, pills may also regulate weight in a different way, according to researchers at Harvard University. A study, published in
Plenty of Americans drink green tea for its taste and mild caffeine content, but a new study has found that a substance found in the beverage as well as in some dietary supplements may help women stay healthy after menopause. Called polyphenols, this class of compounds was found to reduce inflammation and improve