If you have been reading the latest news headlines about health resources in the past few months, you might be tempted to conclude the vitamin D is the new wonder drug. Research has linked the vitamin with a number of health benefits, connected with the heart, pregnancy, a lower risk of diabetes and even cancer.
However, new research reveals that women may not be as prepared as men when it comes to menopause-related sexual symptoms. A poll conducted by Harris Interactive asked 705 adults aged between 50 and 70 about their experiences with hormonal changes and diminished sex drive as they grew older. Some 67 percent of female reported that
A new study reveals that may not be the only way to treat those susceptible to Lou Gehrigs disease. Research from the journal of Neurobiology and Disease discovered that high amounts of lead can slow down the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), otherwise known as Lou Gehrigs disease, an illness that paralyzes the body.
Those who start their morning off with a caffeine jolt may also be protecting themselves against type 2 diabetes. According to a study found in the Archives of Internal Medicine, drinking coffee or tea may help lower the risk of developing diabetes. Scientists are hopeful that these will help calm the national epidemic. Its been
Do you take vitamin supplements in order to get the antioxidants you’re missing in your daily diet? If so, you may be interested in a study conducted by the Agricultural Research Service, which equated a higher cocoa content in chocolate with an increased availability of antioxidants. Scientists have known for some time that chocolate contains
A new study has found that one out of every eight stroke victims has a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or mild stroke beforehand. The research, appearing in the journal Neurology, reports that 12 percent of all stroke victims identified over a four year period in Ontario suffered mild stroke as well. A TIA
Although many people know the health risks that come with obesity, new research finds that it may increase the risk of cancer. According to a study published in the journal Cell, obesity can lead to an increased risk of liver cancer. Researchers believe if they could curb obesity, they may be able to reduce cancer
According to a new study, vitamin D levels in the body at the start of a low-calorie diet are a good predictor of the success of a weight loss program. Researchers from the University of Minnesota measured circulating blood levels of vitamin D in 38 overweight people before and after they followed a diet plan
An irregular genetic strand may increase the risk of suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to research conducted at Ohio State University. Using tissue samples taken from IBS patients, investigators discovered an RNA mechanism that could lead to damage of the colon membrane. They found that this RNA reduced production of glutamine, an amino
The symptoms of acid reflux, or heartburn, can be so severe for some that they are sometimes mistaken for a heart attack. As many as 60 million Americans suffer from it each month, but there are some all-natural ways to eliminate the problem without over-the-counter or prescription medications. Common food triggers include chocolate, orange juice,