Individuals who come from families with a history of coronary artery disease may want to consider taking such as vitamin E and zinc, as a new study suggests that family history could be the number one indicator for a risk of clogged arteries. According to scientists from the Henry Ford Hospital, patients with a family
Women who experience chronic stress may be at an increased risk of suffering from breast cancer, according to a study published in the journal Cancer Research. For the trial, researchers from the Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles used mice that were genetically altered to have breast cancer, and put the first group in
Plane passengers who sit by the window are more likely to develop a dangerous blood clot, new research suggests. Dutch scientists say that people flying in a window seat are about twice as likely to suffer from deep vein thrombosis (DVT), in which a blood clot forms in a vein deep in the body, the
New research from the University of California at Berkeley is helping to uncover the multi-level mechanism by which stress interferes with peoples reproductive system and sexual function. Previous studies demonstrated that stress hormones such as cortisol inhibit the bodys main sex hormone GnRH and suppresses sperm count, ovulation and sexual activity. The Berkeley team has
Scientific institutes from Mexico and China have announced they will collaborate to explore a potential role of medicinal plants in the treatment of the H1N1 flu. According to Xinhua News Agency, The partnership will involve Mexicos National Polytechnic Institute (IPN) and Beijing-based China Medical University, and the agreement is expected to be signed in July.
German researchers have reported promising results from a clinical trial of an herbal supplement that might alleviate impotence and low libido problems. Citing German media sources, the medical news website Theonlineclinic.com reports the tested remedy contains a mix of herbal products, including Tribulus terrestris, which is already used in a variety of alternative medicines, maca,
Fall is here and many Americans are lining up for flu shots and exploring other options to fight the seasonal bug as well as the potentially dangerous H1N1 virus. Those looking for a natural way to prevent the flu and stay healthy this winter may have a new tool in their arsenal vitamin D.
One of the unfortunate drawbacks of aging includes the appearance of distended, unsightly veins, which are caused by dilated blood vessels. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that one out of two people over the age of 50 will experience the effects of visible veins, and theyre more common for women than men. In
Acupressure, an alternative healing technique that involves pressing on particular points on the body, may be able to help individuals with mild brain trauma improve their neural function, according to research performed by neuroscientists at the University of Colorado at Boulder. In a study published in the Journal of Neurotrauma, the team stated that a
Scientists have identified proteins that play an important role in the control of blood circulation and vascular resistance. The study was conducted at the University of Missouri and involved blood vessels isolated from the body. Atomic force microscopy was subsequently used to apply a controlled force to proteins located on the surface of smooth muscle