An international research team has discovered that bacteria can directly cause blood clots in human beings. According to these scientists, the discovery could have important implications for how to deal with coagulation that takes place during bacterial infections. Previously, it was thought that a persons immune and inflammatory systems were responsible for the coagulation of
For those who prefer not to take sleeping pills, there are proven natural methods that may relieve symptoms of insomnia and restlessness. According to NaturalNews.com, traditional Chinese medicine has been successfully treating insomnia for thousands of years. One of the most commonly used herbal supplements to treat the disorder is Suanzaorentang, a blend of five
Expectant mothers may want to consider drinking more milk, which is full of , as researchers have found that it may decrease their unborn daughters risk for developing multiple sclerosis (MS) later in life. Findings that were presented at the American Academy of Neurologys 62nd Annual Meeting in Toronto revealed that mothers who consumed four
A patients PSA level two years post-treatment may indicate the occurrence rate of their prostate cancer returning. A study published in American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) reveals that patients who are monitored two years after radiation treatment may have a better indication of their cancer recurrence risk. Researchers suggest that men whose measure less
While many berries are known for having that offer multiple health benefits, some individuals may not realize the health benefits that are found in chokeberries. In a new study published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, researchers found that rats that consumed chokeberries were able to regulate weight gain, and keep blood
Taking vitamin D is an important part of any nutritional supplement regimen. Regular doses of the vitamin keep bones healthy, muscles moving smoothly and osteoporosis at bay. Now, though, scientists are saying that people who are just beginning to experience Parkinson’s disease may have insufficient levels of vitamin D. A study published in the Archives
Approximately four out of 10 adult women suffer from some type of sexual problem, according to new research published in Obstetrics & Gynecology. A total of 32,000 women aged 18 and older answered questions about their libido and sex lives. Around 39 percent said they had low desire, one-quarter had difficulties with arousal and 21
Developed regions of the world also experience clean water problems, and California where supplies in major reservoirs and many groundwater basins are said to be below average is among them. However, breakthrough research from UCLA may help remedy the situation. A team of scientists from UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied
According to a new study, as many as 70 percent of U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, a finding that raises concerns about bone and heart health of future generations. The research was conducted at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University where data was analyzed from more than 6,000 children
Nausea and vomiting experienced during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy may be symptoms of the flu, according a study published in the May edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A team of researchers led by Vanessa Rogers, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, studied influenza