Insufficient vitamin D intake may increase the risk of metabolic bone disease in orthopedic patients, according to a study published in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. A nutrient that helps the body absorb calcium, vitamin D also helps with growth and remodeling of the bones. Individuals who suffer from a vitamin D deficiency
More than 38 million people continue to suffer from allergies, heart problems, digestive issues and weight problems associated with acid overload. However, most of you dont know that the imbalance is the root cause of your health issues. Your body works at its best when youre in alkaline and acid balance. The pH, or potential
While there are certain tests that can identify a patients risk of colon cancer, researchers believe that they are developing a new urine test that could possibly detect the disease without the need for a colonoscopy. According to a new study published in the American Chemical Societys (ACS) Journal of Proteome Research, scientists believe they
While it is a common practice for healthcare providers to prescribe antidepressants for patients who suffer from depression or anxiety, these medications can sometimes come with harmful side effects. As a result, the drugs can sometimes end up doing more harm than good. According to findings that were presented at the annual conference of the
A poll released by the National Sleep Foundation shows that Americans are experiencing increased stress in the current economic climate and this is beginning to affect their sleeping patterns. The Center for Disease control advises that adults get between seven and nine hours of sleep each night to help prevent diseases and conditions like diabetes
Although an alkaline diet can help with allergies because it avoids foods that produce mucus such as flour, chocolate and eggs, some people still suffer from harsh allergies during certain times of the year. A new study has discovered a molecule, known as thymic stromal lymphopoietin (TSLP), which specifically tells immune cells to produce an
The human body uses the vitamin B12 for almost every cellular process. Recent research has determined that boosting one’s levels of the vitamin may reduce the likelihood of developing neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Neurology, the study involved taking blood samples from mature adults over the age of 65 and analyzing
Ginseng, an herb used in traditional Chinese and other Asian medicine for thousands of years, has anti-inflammatory properties, a new study has found. Scientists from the University of Hong Kong identified seven ginseng compounds, called ginsenosides, which they believe demonstrate immune-suppressive effects. Specifically, after treating human immune cells with different extracts of ginseng they found
Scientists have discovered that there are fewer left-sided colorectal tumors in patients after they receive colonoscopies. According to findings from a study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, there was a larger prevalence of left-sided colorectal tumors in patients who had never received colonoscopies. However, there was no change in the number
A pair of new studies has found drinking water and skim milk may help gout sufferers prevent the painful attacks. In the first study, researchers at Boston University School of Medicine discovered that the more water sufferers drank, the lower their risk of recurrent attacks was, according to WebMD. “This suggests that dehydration may indeed