Sunlight provides a valuable, although potentially harmful, source of vitamin D. It also may affect the way the body processes medication. Research performed at the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden has determined that the amount of sunlight a person gets may be directly related to levels of drugs in the blood. The study, published in the
Patients who are being treated for melanoma that has spread to their livers may live longer when chemotherapy is injected directly into the blood vessels of the organ, according to a study presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting. During the trial, a team of researchers enrolled more than 90 patients who
Though oysters and strawberries may be stereotyped as aphrodisiacs, that does not mean that their image as libido-enhancers is necessarily wide of the mark. The University of Buffalo’s newspaper Spectrum listed foods that may increase mood, energy and potentially passion. Oysters and chocolate received top billing. These foods have been cited for centuries as being
Researchers from the Neurology Clinic at Heidelberg University Hospital have discovered that certain immune cells in the blood inhibit inflammation after a stroke. The cells that offer this protective effect are called regulatory T lymphocytes (Treg), and in stroke models, the scientists were able to observe that mice with no functioning Treg cells suffered greater
Adults who have fibromyalgia may be more likely to develop restless leg syndrome, according to findings published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine. Restless leg syndrome occurs when an individual is sleeping, and includes symptoms such as numbness, tingling and spasms in the legs. For this study, researchers enrolled 172 people with the joint
Research has already shown that consuming omega-3 fatty acids may reduce an adult’s risk of heart disease and certain cancers. Now an international team of nutritionists and neuroscientists has found that omega-3s may also be crucial to a baby’s mental health. Their results appear in the journal Nature Neuroscience. Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fats that are
New research has found evidence that curcumin, a polyphenol found in turmeric, may reduce weight gain. Turmeric is a perennial herb related to ginger, and native to tropical South Asia, and has long been known for its antiseptic and antibacterial properties. For the study, scientists from the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on
A number of studies have shown that compounds in cilantro many of which can be found in other vegetables and in herbal supplements are good for cellular and cardiovascular health. Now, a study has determined that the herb, which is also known as coriander, may also minimize the smell of chitlins. The report
Drinking apple juice may be beneficial to patients with Alzheimers disease (AD), according to findings published in the American Journal of Alzheimers Disease and Other Dementias. In fact, the fruit-based beverage may lower irrational mood changes in individuals with cognitive complications. During a one-month trial, a team of researchers had hospitalized AD patients drink two
A new government survey has found most Americans arent eating the recommended amounts of fruits and vegetables. A survey done by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests most adults need to add more to their diet. Just 33 percent reported eating the recommended amount of fruit and 27percent said they eat enough vegetables.