Compound Found In Grapes, Peanuts, Supplements Burns Fat, Experts Say

Individuals who enjoy red wine, grapes, peanuts and blueberries – or who take – may have ingested it, possibly without knowing they were doing so. It’s called resveratrol, and scientists are saying that the naturally occurring compound may help the body burn fat cells. Arrate Lasa, a researcher at the University of the Basque Country, Spain, recently

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Experts: Mechanism found that causes blood clots in some patients

Scientists from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have discovered the mechanism that causes blood clots – also known as thrombosis – in patients with antiphospholipid syndrome (APS). APS is an autoimmune disease in which bacteria and virus-fighting immune system cells attack healthy body tissues and organs, according to the National Institutes of Health.

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Yoga may help maintain healthy eating habits

Those struggling to lose or maintain weight have another natural health resource to chose from, as research suggests practicing yoga can help prevent overeating. Researchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center conducted a study that was based on a previous work showing regular yoga practice may help prevent middle-age people from gaining weight and promote

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Blueberry Juice May Be Good for Older Adults’ Memory Retention

Blueberries are considered to be a superfruit for their numerous health benefits. Containing nutritional supplements like vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber, blueberries can help symptoms of urinary tract infections and varicose veins. A new study has discovered that blueberry juice can also improve memory retention in elderly individuals. According to findings published in the

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Researcher Develops New Way to Study Bone Growth

Scientists are in the process of determining ways to keep bones strong and healthy in hopes of discovering how to prevent osteoporosis. While some nutritionists believe that such as vitamin D and calcium could be good for bone strength, researchers are examining a tissue culture that grows human bones. Researchers from the University of Houston

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New Study Links Gene Variants to Diabetes Development

Although natural diabetes remedies may help keep symptoms at bay, scientists have discovered five new gene variants that could raise blood sugar, increasing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. According to a new study published in Nature Genetics conducted by the Meta-Analyses of Glucose and Insulin Related Traits Consortium (MAGIC), it would seem that

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