New findings suggest that patients who suffer a stroke over the weekend may be given a more aggressive treatment than those who are admitted to the hospital on a weekday. According to findings in the Archives of Neurology, stroke patients who are admitted on weekends are more likely to receive a clot-dissolving medication tissue plasminogen
While such as glucosamine and omega-3 fatty acids can help alleviate pain, researchers are now saying that breathing techniques may help ease various discomforts. Researchers from the Department of Psychology at Arizona State University found that chronic pain sufferers, also known as fibromyalgia patients, were less likely to report feeling pain when they breathed slower.
Researchers used to suggest that most of the synthetic hormones contained in oral contraceptive pills eventually found their way to public water supplies. While this may be technically true, recent research has shown that most of the estrogen found in public drinking water does not come from “the pill.” A study published in the journal
A new study has found probiotics may help weight loss surgery patients avoid a vitamin B12 deficiency, which is a common side effect of the procedure. Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine followed 44 patients who had gastric bypass surgery. They found that those who received a probiotic supplement everyday for three months following
Consuming a daily multivitamin or herbal supplement may do more than simply keep adults feeling sharp and energetic. A new study suggests that high levels of vitamin D may be able to prevent or slow the process of macular degeneration (MD) among mature American women. Published in the journal Archives of Ophthalmology, the research found
According to a new study, a synthetic derivative of Kudzu vine may become a natural health resource to treat those facing the challenge of alcoholism or who want to prevent a relapse. Kudzu vine contains a substance called daidzin, and a team of scientists from the University of California at San Francisco found that it
Research has shown that vitamin D helps metabolize calcium in the body and prevent diseases such as osteoporosis. Now new information indicates that there are several areas around the world at risk for vitamin D deficiency and related complications. According to a report by the International Osteoporosis Foundation, several factors have lead to widespread deficiency
Did you know that apples can help reduce your waistline and improve your overall health? In a recent study, patients who ate apples had less belly fat and a 27 percent lower chance of developing metabolic syndromea condition marked by high blood pressure, high cholesterol and high blood sugar, which raises your chances of heart
A program called Pathfinders has been shown to help women with terminal cancer improve their quality of life through a holistic approach to the care of body, mind and spirit. Pathfinders is built around the seven pillars of personal recovery hope, balance, inner strengths, self-care, support, spirit and life review providing counseling, coping
What a shocker! Its a rare event for pharmaceutical giants to admit their drugs dont work. But thats just what two drug maker giants recently admitted about their popular cholesterol-lowering drug. Find out why their faces are redand why some researchers say this drug may be linked to another health dangerin todays Monday Edition of