Pediatric patients who have been diagnosed with Crohns disease (CD) may be less likely to need surgery, according to findings published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. CD is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes damage to the gastrointestinal system, and is commonly treated with medications. However, as individuals are diagnosed with the illness
Though plenty of natural herbal supplements are thought to have a positive effect on libido troubles, recent research has suggested that marijuana is not one of them. A study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that men who use cannabis are more likely to suffer from sexual dysfunction. The study’s author said that previous
A new study has found a connection between vitamin A intake and the lung function of newborns, according to findings published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Some of the most common effects of a vitamin A deficiency include blindness in children, and an increase in the risk of child mortality. A team of
Two new studies have found a possible reason for the high cholesterol epidemic across the country. Researchers have been using fruit flies to understand the effects of cholesterol in the body. According to the studies, the flies have the same molecular mechanisms as humans that helps them maintain healthy cholesterol levels. The first study, published
Tighter airport security requirements can make traveling a bit more frustrating. Especially with the implementation of the Transportation Security Administrations (TSA) new full-body image scanners. But imagine being stopped when you set off the alarmsand having no clue as to why its happening. You should know that some diagnostic testssuch as heart, bone or thyroid
Alzheimers disease is NOT a normal part of aging, but the risk of getting it does increase with age. For example, researchers estimate that about 3 percent of men and women between ages 65 and 74 have Alzheimers disease. This increases to 10 percent by age 80 and nearly 30 percent for those ages 85 and older. Early symptoms differ by individual, as well as day-to-day. Some signs
With obesity and type 2 diabetes more prevalent than ever in the U.S., any natural remedy for high blood sugar can provide welcome relief. Enter cinnamon according to Natural News, the common spice can stimulate the body into processing glucose more efficiently. The health news source stated that multiple clinical trials have demonstrated the
Eating oily fish which are high in vitamin D may help protect humans against cognitive decline and other memory problems, scientists have said. A team of European researchers has demonstrated that higher levels of vitamin D are associated with improved cognitive function in middle-aged and older men. The study compared the cognitive performance of more
Taking supplements that are enriched with amino acids may improve one’s longevity, according to a study published in the journal Cell Metabolism. For this trial, a team of researchers gave middle-aged male mice water that contained the amino acids, and then compared their overall health to a control group. After observing the animals for several
It wouldnt be Valentines Day without enjoying a box full of chocolates. But health experts and dieticians are encouraging Americans to forgo milk chocolate this year, in favor of dark chocolate which is linked to cancer prevention. “Dark chocolate has a higher percentage of healthy antioxidants, without the increased sugar and saturated fats added