A disrupted sleep routine may lead to an increase in migraines, according to a study that will be presented at the American Headache Societys annual meeting. In an effort to see how sleep patterns may affect pain, researchers kept one group of rats from experiencing rapid eye movement (REM) sleep for three nights in a
You may already be aware that many health experts recommend people consume flavonoid-rich foods and drinks, such as dark chocolate, red wine and tea. Flavonoids are thought to be a key indgredient for maintaining heart health. Now, Australian scientists have found some preliminary evidence that nutritional supplements containing flavonoids may improve the functioning of the
Men who take nutritional supplements of vitamin C seem to be less likely to suffer from gout, new research suggests. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine shows that male participants who took the highest levels of the vitamin were 45 percent less likely to develop the painful arthritis condition, compared with those
Two publications on older mens health and sexual performance have concluded that proper diet and exercise are better than pharmacological treatments. According to Phoenix-based Kronos Longevity Research Institute (KLRI), a review of available research suggests testosterone replacement therapies have minimal or no benefits in terms of health or aging. It was previously believed to provide
A new study reveals as many as 60 percent of practicing physicians are stressed out, and that it can affect both their work and their personal lives. The research done at the University of Rochester and appearing in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds that training physicians in mindful meditation and communication can
According to findings published in the journal Neurology, migraine sufferers are twice as likely to have heart attacks compared to people who dont suffer from the painful headaches. They were also more susceptible to stroke, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Researchers were surprised by these findings, noting that most individuals simply
Even though such as calcium can help keep bones strong and healthy, some people may have to resort to surgery to fix their discomfort. A new study suggests that the previous mortality rate for patients post-op recovery may be wrong. While previous studies have indicated that the heightened risk of death during recovery for patients
While many people may take to help curb their symptoms, researchers indicate that pharmacists are looking to improve diabetic care in addition to cutting costs. A study from the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences indicates that by improving the hemoglobin A1C measurement, or the amount of excess glucose in blood,
A new study has proven that such as vitamin D and calcium can prevent bone fractures, a practice many physicians have been recommending for quite some time. Research conducted at University of California, Davis in Sacramento, Calif., revealed that individuals who take the on a daily basis reduce the risk of bone fractures regardless of
New research on oxidative stress and inflammatory signals in the blood may lead to better strategies for preventing several diseases. A team of scientists from Emory University School of Medicine has conducted a study which shows that adding cysteine to intravenous or tube feeding of critically ill patients may reduce the impact of inflammation. Cysteine,