Baker’s yeast may help to alleviate Parkinson’s disease, according to a study presented at this year’s Society for General Microbiology meeting. Previous trials have found that some natural compounds may be able to be incorporated in treatments for patients with this disease, and researchers believe that yeast could be one of them. Recently, worms used
A new report suggests private well water should be tested yearly, and in some cases more often, to minimize health risks to children. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the new guidance has been published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and calls for annual well testing, especially for nitrate and microorganisms such
UVA radiation may lead to DNA damage in human melanocyte cells, which can lead to developing melanoma, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Melanocytes are skins cells containing compounds that darken the skin in order to protect against extreme light exposure. Previous studies have found that if these cells
An increasing number of Americans are suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension), new statistics reveal. However, the data also indicates that more people are aware of their condition and are receiving treatment than in the past. Figures from the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reveal that hypertension is on the rise among both
Scientists have found elevated cholesterol levels during midlife substantially increase the risk of developing Alzheimers disease or vascular dementia. An international team of researchers from Kaiser Permanentes Division of Research and the University of Kuopio in Finland analyzed 10,000 individuals over a period of 40 years. Their work suggests those with high cholesteroldefined as 240
A recent poll found 74 percent of Americans who use public restrooms would rinse their hands with water and let them air dry if theres no soap or towels. Why bother, asks Dr. John Cmar, an infectious disease expert with Baltimores Sinai Hospital. “Washing with water alone does not get rid of microbes the
Scientists have found evidence that celiac disease, a painful digestive system disorder, is more than four times more common today than it was in the 1950s. Celiac disease results from intolerance to gluten and manifests itself through chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain and fatigue. It also leads to vitamin deficiency which may cause hyperhomocysteinemia, or high
According to a study in the Journal of the American Society Nephrology, eating foods that contain high levels of fructose may increase your risk of high blood pressure. In an effort to determine the effects of too much fructose on heart health, researchers surveyed more than 4,500 people aged 18 years or older about their
Polyphenols found in red wine have already been found to lower the risk of Alzheimers disease, and now scientists are looking for ways to maximize the value of their delivery. One such study, conducted by a team from Purdue University and Mount Sinai School of Medicine, showed that on the 10th consecutive day of feeding,
Researchers have a new understanding of psychological disorders such as stress, anxiety and depression, as theyve discovered a biological link for all of the conditions. According to findings published in Nature Neuroscience, researchers are hopeful that upon discovering the biological connection, they will be able to develop new forms of treatment for problems such as