Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and the Minnesota Department of Health recently addressed the obesity epidemic in Minnesota, and suggested ways to improve the health in the state, according to a report in Physical Activity and Health Eating in Minnesota: Addressing the Root Causes of Obesity. Despite residents acknowledging the health
Beyond taking saw palmetto, how can patients improve their chances of surviving prostate cancer? Genetic analysis may hold the answer. A recent study has associated the discovery of three small genetic markers in men with the increased risk of developing the disease. Published in the journal Science Translational Medicine, the paper determined that single-nucleotide changes
A new probiotic has been identified that may help ease the symptoms of those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). IBS is an uncomfortable condition which affects up to 20 percent of American adults, with symptoms that include cramping abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhea. Now, researchers at the University of Sheffield say that nutritional
Those told to eat their peas and carrots as children now may want to take a second look at peas to help fight high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease, says a new study that could lead to new nutritional health supplements. Working with the yellow garden pea, Canadian scientists purified a mixture of proteins
A new study has found that certain sounds in your sleep can enhance memories when you wake up. While such as ginko biloba may help with improving memory, a study from Northwestern University indicates that even though the participants were in a deep sleep, they were able to hear sounds that enhanced their memory when
Advancements in diagnostics tools may help better detect colon cancer in women, according to findings published in the journal, Cancer Prevention Research. In an effort to improve colon screenings, a team of biomedical engineers from Northwestern University have integrated optical technology into the use of flexible sigmoidoscopy, a test that measures the blood supply found
According to the Arthritis Foundation, around 27 million Americans suffer from osteoarthritis and experience inflammation of the joints. While there are many creams that can ease this, new evidence shows that a good treatment may appear in the form of a naturally occurring substance. The Journal of Nutritions September issue included information from the National
Taking herbal supplements may benefit people with anxiety disorders, according to findings published in Nutrition Journal. Recently, a team of researchers analyzed the results of 24 different trials, and of the studies, 21 included participants who reported positive results when taking the supplements. Furthermore, these individuals didn’t experience any serious side effects. The investigators concluded
Taking vitamin B nutritional supplements may help some people reduce their risk of stroke by lowering levels of an amino acid known as homocysteine, new research suggests. One study, conducted by the University of Toronto and McMaster University, looked at the effects of vitamin B on thousands of people who already had heart disease, HealthDay
Although there are a number of therapeutic treatments for stress such as aromatherapy and certain , a new study is suggesting that war veterans are not getting enough treatment for their post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). According to results published in the Journal of Traumatic Stress, more than 230,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans sought treatment