Certain popular products and remedies are a major cause of less-than-optimal liver function, yet most people are unaware of the real dangers associated with them. According to Melissa Palmer, M.D., there are more than 1,000 remedies and chemicals that are capable of impacting the health of the liver and these products account for at least
Many people who are trying to watch their cholesterol levels often exclude eggs from their diet. But there is a difference between blood cholesterol and dietary cholesterol and the part they play in your health. Cholesterol is a fatlike substance found in certain foods and released by your liver. Its responsible for hormone, bile and
Youve probably heard about coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10). This nutrient is the energy switch that sparks life to all 100 trillion cells in your body. And your heart uses up to 10 times more CoQ10 than any other organ in your body. But unfortunately as you age, your bodys production of CoQ10 begins to slow down.
While recent studies have found Americans are at a risk of vitamin D deficiency, new research has linked the condition to increased inflammation in otherwise healthy women. University of Missouri nutritional sciences researcher Catherine Peterson has found increased concentrations of serum TNF-alpha, an inflammatory marker, were found in women who had insufficient vitamin D levels,
Young people who have developed fibromyalgia may alleviate painful side effects by exercising regularly, according to findings published in The Journal of Pain. In an effort to better understand how physical activity may improve joint and muscle pain among adolescents, researchers enrolled 104 individuals aged 11 to 18 years in a one-week trial. Participants wore
In the search for ever more efficient and emissions-free methods of improving water quality, scientists are hoping to be able to employ bacteria strains to achieve that goal. Researchers from Robert Gordons University in Aberdeen, Scotland, found that microorganisms called Arthrobacter, Brevibacterium and Rhodococcus were capable of neutralizing toxins produced by blue-green algae. Also known
A recent body of research has focused on the anti-cancer potential of natural compounds, with some scientists suggesting that a further generation of nutritional supplements could be devised to fight disease. Now, a study from the University of Kentucky demonstrates that grape seed extract can effectively force leukemia cells in a laboratory to kill themselves.
Walking is a healthy behavior that can benefit a variety of people. Now, new research looks at its particular effects on those who suffer from peripheral arterial disease (PAD). PAD is a condition affecting the arteries of the pelvis and legs, similar to coronary artery disease, which affects the heart. Researchers at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg
A new study is suggesting that different extra fat locations may lead to dangerous blood clots for men and women. According to research in the Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association, extra pounds could result in blood clots. However, the locations are different depending on the gender. It was found that men have a
A new study may upset those who enjoy eating certain fruits with their cereal in the morning, according findings published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine. Antioxidants are vital nutrients that help the body fight against free radicals, which can lead to several health complications, including heart disease, memory loss and certain types of cancer.