Anxiety and depression may interfere with the recovery efforts of those who have suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke, according to new research. A Dutch study found that nearly one-third of people who survived this type of stroke in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds into the area between the skull
Women who have already entered menopause and are taking hormone supplements may be at a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a study published in Menopause: The Journal of The North American Menopause Society. Using breast cancer tumors in an animal model, a team of researchers observed how commonly used estrogens and progestins
The burning sensation you experience when acid builds up in your esophagus and rises to the back of your throat is heartburn. But many people may have so much pain that they do indeed feel like they are having burning chest pains associated with their heart. Do you know the different warning signs for heartburn
It may be a good idea to use such as niacin and soluble fiber to help lower cholesterol as a new study indicates that it may reduce the risk of developing a high-level of prostate cancer. A new study from Johns Hopkins finds that lowering the intake of dangerous fat can cut a risk for
While some people may use aromatherapy as their form of health resources for dealing with stress, there are others who simply let their stress build. But what they dont realize is that they may be taking out their aggression in their sleep. According to a new study published in Head & Face Medicine, people who
An increasing number of Americans are suffering from high blood pressure (hypertension), new statistics reveal. However, the data also indicates that more people are aware of their condition and are receiving treatment than in the past. Figures from the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute reveal that hypertension is on the rise among both
High hormone levels may affect a woman’s ability to pay attention, according to a trial published in the journal Brain and Cognition. Women commonly experience high estrogen levels during ovulation, and these findings suggest it may interfere with their concentration. Researchers from Concordia University in Canada used mice during latent inhibition, which is a test
Fluid produced in the gums may lead to the development of non-invasive tests to diagnosing gum disease, according to a study published in the Journal of Proteome Research. A team of researchers have found that the newly discovered gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) builds up where inflammation between the teeth and gums occurs. Since taking samples
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) estimates that more than 38 million Americans experience acid overload. This condition affects the delicate pH balance of your cells, tissues and organs, which leaves you open to disease. How do we become so acidic? Studies show that if you eat a typical Western diet of acid-forming foods
Numerous studies have suggested that focusing on prostate cancer early may help improve health outcomes. Besides taking herbal supplements that contain saw palmetto, men at risk for the disease may consider maintaining a moderate weight, since new research has shown that being obese can increase the likelihood of prostate cancer metastasis. A study conducted at