While individuals suffering anxiety may turn to alternative health resources such as aromatherapy and acupuncture, massage therapy and simple relaxation may also be key to letting go of lifes stresses. According to a new study published in the journal, Depression and Anxiety, patients who received a series of 10 massage therapy sessions are reported to
A common type of bacteria found in our intestines may play a role in the development of colon cancer, scientists say. Enterococcus faecalis is one of the bacteria that naturally live in the gut, helping it to function properly. However, research published in Medical Microbiology suggests that in certain situations particularly among susceptible individuals
A three-decade study has found a connection between elevated levels of blood fats and stroke. The 31 year Danish study of almost 14,000 adults, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, discovered a direct link between the high levels of triglycerides and an increased risk of ischemic stroke. The results show that people
Healthy adults with high levels of phosphate in their blood are 50 percent more likely to have increased levels of calcium in the coronary arteries, which is a key indicator of future cardiovascular risk, says new research. The findings, which will be published in the February 2009 issue of the Journal of the American Society
Although an alkaline diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help prevent health problems such as high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease, scientists have found a specific enzyme that is crucial to maintaining a healthy heart. According to a new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, an enzyme known as calcineurin is
Those with allergies or asthma symptoms may want to consider taking vitamin D supplements as researchers found that patients who had lower levels of the nutrient were more likely to suffer from asthma symptoms. According to a study published in the Journal of Allergy & Clinical Immunology, lower levels of vitamin D were linked to
Two publications on older mens health and sexual performance have concluded that proper diet and exercise are better than pharmacological treatments. According to Phoenix-based Kronos Longevity Research Institute (KLRI), a review of available research suggests testosterone replacement therapies have minimal or no benefits in terms of health or aging. It was previously believed to provide
A naturally-derived drug has shown promise in treating a lethal form of brain tumor, scientists have reported. Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have presented results from Phase II clinical trial of AT-101, a pill produced from a compound found in cottonseed that appears to overcome the abnormal growth patterns of tumor
Tests of the wastewater in seven unnamed municipalities in the U.S. have turned up quantities of several illegal drugs, scientists say. The quantities of illicit substances, which are excreted through drug users urine, could potentially be used to determine how many people use the drugs in a particular area, Web MD reports. Researchers at Oregon
New research has found that a supervised exercise program can have beneficial effects on the physical function and reduce the need for corticosteroid medications in people with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study, which was conducted by Portuguese scientists, also noted an improvement in levels of depression and anxiety in RA sufferers. The trial involved a