You may be able to determine if youre at risk for cardiovascular problems by doing a simple stretching exercise rather than an invasive hospital procedure, according to a new study in The American Journal of Physiology. Researchers found that the sit-and-reach test, or having patients see how far they can reach beyond their toes while
A yogurt designed to provide cost-effective treatment for H. pylori, a bacteria that causes stomach ulcers, was developed by Japanese doctors and may soon be available in the U.S. It was studied in 42 patients by researchers for its effect on urea, a marker for the disease, and found that levels dropped dramatically for users
An all-natural solution to male sexual difficulties called Plantagrar may be in the offing after trials of the German supplement registered positive results. According to a report from The Local, men taking the plant-based supplement reported a higher libido to researchers at Berlins Charit? Hospital than those in the control group. The two principal ingredients,
An analysis of government data by Yale University suggests more than 44.7 million people should be taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, or statins. Thats a whopping 11 million people MORE than are currently on the prescriptions meds. However, the use of statins has been associated with such side effects as decreased Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels increased risk
A recent study examining the benefits of vitamin C in cancer patients contained “serious flaws,” according to an article in Alternative and Complementary Therapies. The study in question suggested vitamin C taken with common anti-cancer drugs may reduce the antitumor effects of the medication.However Jack Challem, an Arizona nutritionist, points to two problems with the
Medical students are now suggesting that alternative therapies such as should start being incorporated into normal medical practices for a more effective way of treatment. A study in the journal of Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM) reveals that many medical students believe that alternative therapies can be a beneficial addition to treatment. Respondents answered
Based on a new long-term study, researchers believe pomegranate juice may slow the progression of post-treatment prostate cancer recurrence. The clinical trial has followed 48 participants during the last six years. The men had a rising PSA after surgery or radiotherapy and were asked to drink eight ounces of pomegranate juice daily. In the sixth
In collaboration with dozens of research institutions from around the world, scientists from the National Cancer Institute have discovered that there may be an increased risk of death for people who are overweight and obese. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, more than two-thirds of Americans who are aged
A new study, conducted by researchers from Ben-Gurion University (BGU) of the Negev in Israel, indicates that “acutely hospitalized” elderly patients may significantly benefit from individually tailored dietary treatments. A total of 259 hospitalized adults who were at least 65 years old participated in the study. All of these individuals were considered to be nutritionally
Couples struggling with fertility problems know that mainstream therapies can have mixed results and cause side effects. However, experts say popularity of holistic fertility treatments has grown in recent years. According to media reports, fertility clinics are now offering alternative and complementary therapies which include fertility yoga, acupuncture, massage, nutrition counseling as well as spiritual