A yogurt designed to provide cost-effective treatment for H. pylori, a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers, was developed by Japanese doctors and may soon be available in the U.S. It was studied in 42 patients by researchers for its effect on urea, a marker for the disease, and found that levels dropped dramatically for users
You may be able to determine if youre at risk for cardiovascular problems by doing a simple stretching exercise rather than an invasive hospital procedure, according to a new study in The American Journal of Physiology. Researchers found that the sit-and-reach test, or having patients see how far they can reach beyond their toes while
An all-natural solution to male sexual difficulties called Plantagrar may be in the offing after trials of the German supplement registered positive results. According to a report from The Local, men taking the plant-based supplement reported a higher libido to researchers at Berlins Charit? Hospital than those in the control group. The two principal ingredients,
A new study, conducted by researchers from Ben-Gurion University (BGU) of the Negev in Israel, indicates that “acutely hospitalized” elderly patients may significantly benefit from individually tailored dietary treatments. A total of 259 hospitalized adults who were at least 65 years old participated in the study. All of these individuals were considered to be nutritionally
Young girls who have had gastric bypass surgery may be at an increased risk of nutritional complications, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference and Exhibition. As a result of undergoing the weight-loss procedure, female adolescents can suffer from malnutrition, and give birth later in life to children with
A new study has found that compounds in green tea and many nutritional supplements appear to reduce the inflammation associated with periodontal disease. Scientists from Kyushu University in Fukuoka, Japan, analyzed the impact of green tea on male participants aged 49-59 with varying levels of periodontal disease. They observed that for every cup of green
What is zinc, and why does our body need it in order to maintain proper health and well-being? Well, the primary answer is that this element is integral in the chain of events that comprises human cellular metabolism. This is one reason why so many Americans take vitamin supplements containing zinc. Another answer comes courtesy
Taking a nutritional supplement containing vitamin D could help people with a common skin problem, researchers say. Atopic dermatitis, the most common form of eczema, affects around 15 million Americans, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases. Symptoms include itching, redness, swelling, cracking and scaling. It had previously been found
During cold weather, many people find themselves suffering from circulation problems that affect their toes, fingers and other extremities. British newspaper the Daily Mail has offered some tips to those who may struggle with losing circulation in different parts of their body. First off, the article suggests drying your hands thoroughly after washing them
Prostate cancer patients who have lower insulin levels and carry less extra weight are less likely to die from their disease, according to new research. The study, to be published in The Lancet Oncology, suggests that tackling obesity may be an effective way of treating this type of cancer. “Obesity effects and the insulin effects