New research has found that a natural chemical may alleviate symptoms of ulcerative colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to findings published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. During a recent trial, rats were genetically altered to show signs of the digestive disease, and then injected with prostaglandin
Some medications that are used to lower a person’s cholesterol may not be necessary, according to a recent study conducted at Johns Hopkins University. The researchers analyzed the effects that statin-RX had on individuals with high cholesterol and calcium buildup in their arteries. This was compared to healthy participants who were taking statin as a
New research out of the University of California at Berkeley finds postmenopausal women can achieve the same health benefits from exercise as younger women. Researchers put 10 female participants with an average age of 55 through rigorous endurance training for the study. Their findings suggest that exercise without weight loss is an effective method of
Buying vended foods and beverages regularly may lead to poor eating habits in children, according to findings published in the Journal of School Health. In fact, if a poor diet becomes a long-term occurrence, individuals may be more likely to suffer from various health problems, such as obesity. In order to better understand how vending
Many antimalarial drugs exist today, but researchers are looking for new treatments for the disease, since the protozoans that cause it are becoming increasingly immune to long-used medications. A group of Norwegian scientists is currently analyzing the effect of dozens of African plants extracts on malaria, in hopes that one ore more will be found
Poor diet especially one that is full of saturated fats and processed foods has been implicated in a variety of adverse health conditions, including chronic or life-threatening diseases. However, it can also affect appearance, especially the quality of ones complexion as well as wrinkles and skin blotches. That is why it is particularly
Hospitalized patients can improve their mental state during their stay by increasing their vitamin C intake, according to findings published in the journal Nutrition. During a recent trial, a team of researchers from the Jewish General Hospital in Montreal had a group of patients take a supplement containing vitamin C or D over the course
A new study has found that changing the color of hospital gowns may benefit physicians ability to diagnose certain skin diseases, according to findings published in Medical Hypothesis. Irregular skin color can often be a symptom of cyanosis, a condition in which the skin turns bluish because of a lack of oxygen, as well as
The food you put into your body can have a great affect on your overall health and well-being. Most Americans consume a high-acid diet full of fatty meats, chicken, turkey, pasta, cheese and hundreds of processed food items. This diet can ruin your bodys alkaline balance and actually lead to cell death in your entire
Looking for foods to boost your bone and joint health? Try adding more bok choy to your diet. This popular Chinese vegetable is a nutritious source of the essential mineral calcium. Another strong bone-builder is rhubarb. This root veggie has plenty of vitamin K needed to help increase your bone density.