Those who enjoy exotic spices in their food may find a new health benefit in curry that may help prevent diseases. A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is looking into nano-sized capsules made with curcuminan ingredient that gives curry its yellow colorthat could potentially help in fighting colon cancer, psoriasis and
The effects of a stressful job may be more dangerous than you think, a new study from Japan suggests. Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that occupational stress was strongly linked with a mans risk of suffering a stroke. For women, on the other hand, the connection wasnt found to be as
Researchers in Philadelphia have found a link between metabolic syndrome and the potential to develop serious liver disease in obese adolescent boys. The study, appearing in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, suggests a strong association between metabolic syndrome and elevated levels of the liver enzyme alanine aminotransferase, which is a known marker of
While previous studies have suggested drinking coffee can help preserve brain function, a new study concludes a cup of joe isnt the solution. According to Reuters, researchers at the University of Helsinki found no association between coffee consumption and declining cognition or dementia scores in either men or women. They assessed the coffee drinking habits
A clinical study of the diets of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) eat may have uncovered a potential source, or aggravator, of inattention food allergies. Data published in the medical journal The Lancet indicated that three in every five children with ADHD may derive some benefit from dietary restriction. To test their
For many people, weight loss can be a struggle, especially for individuals who are looking to lose a lot of weight but cannot conform to routines such as an alkaline diet or an exercise regimen. A new study from the University of Illinois is suggesting that people who are interested in losing weight may want
For around 50 years now, women have been taking the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy but are they aware of all the potential side effects? Speaking to ABC News, Dr Nanette Santoro of Albert Einstein College of Medicine describes how doctors do not always discuss possible side effects of the pill with patients.
Patients suffering from gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders that are not responsive to conventional therapies may turn to herbal medicines for relief. Japanese scientists reviewed data on Japanese herbal medicines and concluded they were effective in reducing the symptoms of GI disorders such as dyspepsia, constipation and postoperative ileus. They looked at a range of products,
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say adding soy to ones diet is associated with lower diabetes risk and improved insulin sensitivity. A team of nutrition scientists has identified the molecular pathway that allows foods rich in soy bioactive compounds called isoflavones to lower diabetes risk. They say eating soy foods has been shown
A study conducted by Tufts University researchers has determined that vitamin deficiencies may be partially to blame for metabolic syndrome (MS), a disorder that predisposes individuals to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In a survey of people aged 65 and older, nutrition experts discovered that those suffering from the syndrome are much more likely to be