A substance found in grapes may help the body fight obesity and aging, according to recently published biochemical findings. A paper printed in the Journal of Biological Chemistry found that grapes are a natural source of reservatrol, a compound that scientists have already determined prevents cellular damage caused by free radicals in the body. The
Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy-related disease that affects about 5 percent of first-time mothers, and recent research has revealed that taking certain supplements may reduce the risk of the condition. A study published in the British Medical Journal found that women who consumed nutrition bars that contained vitamins and the amino acid L-arginine were significantly
Herbal supplements containing St. Johns wort are just as effective as prescription antidepressants for treating depression, researchers say. Findings published by German scientists in the journal Cochrane Review reveal that St. Johns wort was as successful as standard antidepressant drugs such as Prozac and boasted fewer side effects, too. The researchers, led by Klaus
A new study conducted by Danish scientists has found that vitamin C-deficient babies may be at a higher risk for mental development and memory problems. A team of researchers from the Faculty of Life Sciences at the University of Copenhagen showed that guinea pigs with moderate vitamin C deficiency develop 30 percent fewer hippocampal neurons
An antioxidant found in apples, other fruits and vegetables, and nutritional supplements may do more than simply prevent damage caused by free radicals. A recent laboratory test has determined that polyphenols may be able to lengthen lifespan. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, researchers from Hong Kong and China
A common blood test that is used for signs of inflammation may also be an indicator for a patients risk for colon cancer. According to research presented at the 101st Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), researchers found that a protein produced by the liver as a response to inflammation is
A new study offers hope for rehabilitation of niacin, also known as vitamin B3, as one of the best and cheapest ways to manage high cholesterol. Doctors have known for a long time that niacin can lower levels of triglycerides, fatty acids and to a lesser extent, the bad or LDL cholesterol while increasing the
You may already take vitamin D nutritional supplements to benefit your bones and teeth, but did you know they could also boost the health of your heart? People who are lacking in vitamin D may be more likely to suffer from cardiovascular disease, according to new research. Findings published in the Journal of the American
A new study has found that losing weight may lead to fewer hot flushes, according to findings published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. During a recent study, researchers had a total of 226 women who are considered obese or overweight follow a strict exercise and dietary regimen, while an additional 112 female participants
A sinus-related health problem may be linked to the deaths of people who suffer sudden cardiac arrest while sleeping, according to findings published in the journal, Circulation Research. Sudden cardiac arrest happens when an individual loses consciousness, which occurs more often at night because the heart beats at a lower slower rate. Researchers conducted the