Acupressure, an alternative healing technique that involves pressing on particular points on the body, may be able to help individuals with mild brain trauma improve their neural function, according to research performed by neuroscientists at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In a study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, the team stated that a
German researchers have reported promising results from a clinical trial of an herbal supplement that might alleviate impotence and low libido problems. Citing German media sources, the medical news website Theonlineclinic.com reports the tested remedy contains a mix of herbal products, including Tribulus terrestris, which is already used in a variety of alternative medicines, maca,
Scientists have identified proteins that play an important role in the control of blood circulation and vascular resistance. The study was conducted at the University of Missouri and involved blood vessels isolated from the body. Atomic force microscopy was subsequently used to apply a controlled force to proteins located on the surface of smooth muscle
Government officials recently approved the Affordable Care Act, which requires new health insurance plans to remove costs that cover preventative services, including screenings for colon cancer. Health organizations, including the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE), hope ridding patients of these expenses will lead to more screenings and lower the mortality rate of this type
The recent discovery of an abnormal structure inside the left atrial chamber of the heart may lead to blood clots, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions. A team of researchers at the University of California Irvine, led by cardiologists Subramaniam Krishnan and Miguel Salazar found
Sinus problems are not only bothersome, they can also lead to complications such as infections and sometimes are difficult to treat using traditional methods. However, some health practitioners have recommended herbal supplements for relief. According to About.com, extracts of horseradish, elderberry and pineapple have been shown to alleviate the pain and pressure of congested sinuses.
Having good heart health may be as easy as consuming more brown rice, according to a new study. Researchers at the Cardiovascular Research Center and Department of Physiology at Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia found that brown rice can offer protection against cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure. The scientists added that while
New research conducted by Finnish scientists has found that adequate levels of vitamin E, such as those found in nutritional supplements, may support respiratory health and function. A study published in the journal Clinical Epidemiology found that healthy individuals had stronger respiratory health after taking vitamin E supplements. In this case, “healthy” indicates those who
An older and more straightforward way of identifying blood clots in peoples legs is just as effective as its more modern and complex counterpart, according to new research. Findings published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveal that a method known as 2-point ultrasonography was as effective at locating deep vein thrombosis as
While some people may only require such as vitamin E to deal with their sinuses, others may have such severe cases that they could require surgery. A new procedure developed by the University of Texas (UT) Southwestern Medical Center looks to remove sinus tumors though a minimally invasive surgery that will not result in facial