A new study shows that approximately 20 percent of untreated water from across the country contain at least one contaminant, according to results from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). A team of researchers collected samples from a total of 932 public wells, and compared their observations to treated water samples. The results of the comparison
Scientists say they are closer to understanding the genetic basis of psoriasis, which may enable them to develop further treatments of the skin condition. Findings published online in Nature Genetics reveal researchers at Washington University School of Medicine discovered seven genetic variants that seem to increase the risk of developing psoriasis. After identifying these variants,
Nutritional supplements containing grape seed extract are already known for their antioxidant properties, but could these attributes mean it can also help protect oral health? French researchers who tested the extracts effectiveness at combating the bacteria that causes gum disease say that it has beneficial properties for helping people improve the health of their mouth
Adding cashew seed extract to ones diet may help lower diabetes risk, according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research. This is because compounds in cashew seeds have been found to improve the bodys response to insulin. During a recent study, a team of investigators examined human cells, which contribute to blood sugar
Could nutritional supplements containing vitamin C help older men protect themselves against bone loss? A study at Tufts University, to be published in The Journal of Nutrtion, found a positive association between men consuming high levels of vitamin C and less bone loss in the hip. The researchers monitored participants, who had an average age
A diet rich in meat and fats and low in complex carbohydrates, like the one consumed by a typical Westerner, increases the risk of cancer, according to a University of Pittsburgh researcher. Professor Stephen OKeefe from the University of Pittsburgh arrived at the conclusion based on an expanding body of evidence which shows the composition
Scientists say that an ingredient found in chili peppers may hold promise for learning more about how to relieve pain. Although capsaicin is typically thought of as an ingredient that leads to a burning sensation, researchers at the University at Buffalo suggest it can also be used to treat pain from conditions such as arthritis.
For those who are dealing with lots of emotional stress, perhaps from , researchers are finding that dark chocolate may help ease the pain. A new study in the Journal of Proteome Research is backing up the original idea of the “chocolate cure,” and that in stressful times, dark chocolate may help cure stress. Because
A new study has found that adding lemon juice and sugar to green tea can boost the absorption of beneficial compounds such as catechins. Lemons are a rich source of ascorbic acid or vitamin C and researchers from Purdue University demonstrated that catechins can be absorbed up to three times as fast by
Adding rice to your diet may help improve your overall diet and help you avoid some common chronic diseases, according to a new study. Research published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association has found including rice as part of a healthful, balanced diet may be linked to better eating patterns, which can reduce