The indigo plant has its medicinal roots in Chinese medicine, where it has been used to treat a number of health conditions over the years. Now, scientists in Taiwan have found that indigo naturalis can be useful to improve symptoms of psoriasis. Research published in the Archives of Dermatology reveal that patients who rubbed ointments
The discovery of a protein linked to chronic bowel inflammation may lead to advancements in drug development, according to a study published in The Journal of Cell Biology. Researchers have reported that A20, the nutrient associated with the disorder, contributes to the activation of the inflammatory response system, which helps prevent the death of healthy
An alternative health practice that has been used for centuries may be able to aid breast cancer patients, new research suggests. Suzanne Danhauer of Wake Forest University School of Medicine and colleagues studied 44 women with breast cancer. Half of them were taking part in a 10-week yoga program that consisted of 75-minute classes. At
A particular gene that tends to be associated with higher blood pressure has been identified by researchers at University of Maryland School of Medicine. The scientists said that a common variant of the STK39 gene was linked to higher levels of blood pressure that could also develop into hypertension. As part of the study, they
Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables are already recognized for their nutritional and health benefits. And now, scientists are suggesting the foods may actually help to protect smokers and those who have already quit the habit against lung cancer. Dr. Li Tang and colleagues and Roswell Park Cancer Institute looked at the effects of
Anyone with low levels of vitamin D may be at a higher risk for cardiovascular disease, but the link is even stronger for diabetics, and now scientists are beginning to understand why. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis conducted a study which found vitamin D deficiency causes diabetics to be unable
A series of experiments have shown white tea extract has a potential to help control weight gain, researchers have said. German scientists have studied the effects of an extract of white tea the least processed version of the tea plant Camellia sinensis and found that after treating lab-cultured human pre-adipocytes (fat cells) with the
Consuming a small amount of fructose, the natural sugar found in corn syrup and added to processed foods, may not be a problem if it is done as part of an otherwise healthy diet. Add dietary supplements to the mix, and you may be doing all right. Or are you? New research suggests that the
Researchers at the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources are looking for ways to add more beneficial ingredients to ice cream. The scientists are looking to add more such as pro-biotics and fiber to help improve digestive health. One problem the researchers are facing however is that the nutrients theyve been adding have had
Alternative approaches to the treatment of weight problems may become even more popular after a recent study reported the health cost of obesity in the U.S. may be as high as $147 billion per year. It was conducted by Research Triangle Institute and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and found individuals who are