Certain individuals may be allergic to some plant-based extracts and oils, but there are some extracts that naturally irritate human skin. Research has found that more than one plant-based substance besides urushiol, the much-hated compound in poison ivy can cause intense itching. Fortunately, other extracts and nutrients found in vitamin supplements can soothe
Besides improving bone health and preventing osteoporosis, steady supplementation of vitamin D may help patients overcome tuberculosis when added to an antibiotic regimen, recent research has determined. Scientists at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry have found that 2.5 milligrams (mg) of the vitamin per day given to patients on a course
In a new study, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have discovered that the antioxidant known as alpha-carotene appears to be associated with longevity. Alpha-carotene is a carotenoid that is produced by plants and acts as an antioxidant. Individuals can obtain carotenoids by eating fruits or vegetables, including collard greens, carrots
Although an alkaline diet filled with fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help boost brain function, a new study is suggesting that a quick nap may also do a world of good in terms of retention and productivity. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have indicated that taking an hour nap can help boost
A PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, blood test is the most common way to screen for prostate cancer. Now researchers are saying theyve developed a new PSA test that can identify whether or not men are at risk for a relapse. According to WebMD.com, the test proved to be 300 times more sensitive than commercially available
A new study has found that college students who integrate exercise into their daily routines may be at a lower risk of developing heart problems or diabetes, according to findings published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise. During a nine-year trial, a team of researchers from Tufts University in Boston examined metabolic risks,
Men who take nutritional supplements of vitamin C seem to be less likely to suffer from gout, new research suggests. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that male participants who took the highest levels of the vitamin were 45 percent less likely to develop the painful arthritis condition, compared with those
California Shellfish Company has been sentenced by U.S. District Court in Portland, Oregon, to pay $75,000 for a felony violation of the Clean Water Act for unpermitted discharges of wastewater into the Columbia River. According to John C. Cruden, acting assistant attorney general for the Justice Departments Environment and Natural Resources Division, “This case underscores
Researchers feel they have found an effective way to diagnose pulmonary embolisms before its too late, according to a study found in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. A pulmonary embolism is brought on when a blood clot somewhere in a persons body travels to their lungs. For those who are worried about the risk of
We tend to think of poor air quality as affecting our lungs, but what about our other organs? Air pollution could be one of the factors responsible for cases of adult onset appendicitis, according to new research. A study at the University of Calgary used regression analysis to compare changes in levels of ozone, nitrogen