While many berries are known for having that offer multiple health benefits, some individuals may not realize the health benefits that are found in chokeberries. In a new study published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, researchers found that rats that consumed chokeberries were able to regulate weight gain, and keep blood
Developed regions of the world also experience clean water problems, and California where supplies in major reservoirs and many groundwater basins are said to be below average is among them. However, breakthrough research from UCLA may help remedy the situation. A team of scientists from UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied
According to a new study, as many as 70 percent of U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, a finding that raises concerns about bone and heart health of future generations. The research was conducted at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University where data was analyzed from more than 6,000 children
Nausea and vomiting experienced during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy may be symptoms of the flu, according a study published in the May edition of Obstetrics and Gynecology. A team of researchers led by Vanessa Rogers, an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, studied influenza
Scientific studies show that krill oil contains a powerful team of antioxidants, which are not only beneficial for your continued health, but also sustain the shelf life of the oil. Krill oil provides you with an abundant supply of vitamins A, B-complex choline, E and D, plus essential minerals such as potassium, sodium and zinc.
Adding whole grain and bran to ones diet may help women with type 2 diabetes lower their risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, according to a report in Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. A team of physicians collected information from more than 7,800 women who were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, which is an
Your oral chelation routine may already include selenium or perhaps you take nutritional supplements containing the mineral to help protect your prostate health. If selenium is not already part of your daily intake, new research about its role in preventing bladder cancer may change your mind. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that
There is evidence that a specific method of meditation may temporarily enhance peoples visuospatial abilities, according to a newly published research. Given the reports suggesting that Buddhist monks have exceptional imagery skills and are able to maintain complex images in their visual short-term memory for minutes or even hours, a team of psychologists from the
New research into the impact of folic acid supplementation during pregnancy shows it decreases the incidence of congenital heart defects, according to Canadian scientists. All grain products sold in Canada have been fortified with folic acid since 1998, and researchers from McGill University reviewed provincial databases which showed the rate of congenital heart defects between
In addition to mainstream treatments for multiple sclerosis (MS), there is also a range of alternative and complementary options those who suffer from the debilitating condition may consider. According to WebMD, a medical news website, MS patients may benefit from physical exercise, such as tai chi and yoga, which can increase balance and flexibility as