Texas scientists have said they discovered the secrets of ancient Chinese herbal formulas beneficial impact on cardiovascular health. The study conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston suggests the formulas may help fight heart disease by producing large amounts of artery-widening nitric oxide, which facilitates blood flow through the circulatory system.
A form of vitamin B1 could become a new and effective treatment for one of the worlds leading causes of blindness, according to Texas scientists. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have presented promising results achieved with benfotiamene, a fat-soluble form of vitamin B1 which is absorbed rapidly by the body
Some recent studies have highlighted the dangers of consuming too much alcohol, with recent research from the University of Rochester showing that binge drinking can lead to clogged arteries. However, scientists are more positive about the effects of drinking in moderation in fact, a new study suggests that the practice could actually protect your
People who follow a healthy dietary regimen may be protecting themselves against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to a study published in the journal, Ophthalmology. This eyesight disease leads to damage of the macula, where the central vision occurs. Individuals who are diagnosed with AMD can lose their peripheral vision, and in rare cases, develop
Compounds found in the skin of olives may help fight colon cancer, according to new research conducted in Spain. Researchers from the University of Granada and the University of Barcelona studied the effects of maslinic acid, which is derived from olive-skin pomace. They found that this acid was able to significantly inhibit cell proliferation and
A new Mayo Clinic study has found chronic pain may be related to inadequate levels of vitamin D. This study determined that patients who required narcotic pain medication, and who also had inadequate levels of vitamin D, required medication doses nearly twice as high as those who had adequate levels. Moreover, it found a correlation
People who eat a Mediterranean-style diet are able to significantly lower their risk of suffering from heart disease and stroke, new research confirms. According to findings published in the American Heart Associations journal Circulation, an assessment of this diets effectiveness at cutting disease risk yielded “dramatic results.” As part of the study, researchers looked at
Diets short on fruits, vegetables, fiber or basic food groups may be unhealthy and even dangerous, according to the British Dietetic Association (BDA). As reported by Wales Online, the health authority has released its annual Five Worst Diets list. Topping the list was the Dukans diet, which involves eating large amounts of protein and, often, little else. The
Public health authorities often recommend that expecting mothers consume dietary supplements, particularly those containing vitamin B9, also known as folate. Now, a recent study has suggested that a similar nutrient, vitamin B2, may help reduce the risk of a rare birth defect. The report appeared in the journal human Proceedings of the National Academy of
Diabetics at risk for kidney disease should consider eating more fish, according to a new study. The study, which appears in Novembers American Journal of Kidney Diseases, surveyed approximately 22,000 middle aged British people, 517 of whom were diabetic. Researchers determined that participants eating fish less than once a week were four times more likely