Many people already take nutritional supplements to help support healthy bones and prevent diseases such as osteoarthritis. Now, scientists from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease say they have learned more about the process of bone degeneration. Bone degeneration takes places when cells known as osteoclasts migrate through the blood to the surface
Taking dietary supplements is a great way to give your body many of the nutrients it needs without adding empty calories to your diet. What does the body need? Vitamins, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids all help reduce inflammation and regulate cell growth. The body also needs sodium, but only in moderate amounts. However, moderation
Studies show that probiotics, or good bacteria, can help relieve your digestive troubles constipation bloating heartburn diarrhea and food allergies. And now, a new study shows that the Lactobacillus plantarum 299 probiotic helps fight infections and acts as an antiseptic! Researchers in Sweden studied 50 critically ill hospital patients who currently use ventilated devices to
A new study indicates that consuming the greens and reds may help protect pregnant women against upper respiratory tract infections (URTI). Researchers believe that eating fruits and veggies may boost pregnant womens immunity against the common cold and sinus infections. At the Boston University School of Medicine, scientists examined 1,000 pregnant women and found that
Researchers from New Delhi have found that measuring vitamin D levels among the elderly may be a useful way to assess the risk for these individuals to suffer a hip fracture. While previous studies have shown that vitamin D deficiency has been considered a hip fracture risk, the new investigation unveils that levels of this
According to new research, seniors with low muscle density are more likely to be hospitalized that those with a more moderate ratio. Muscle density is a measure of the ratio of lean tissue to fat contained within muscle, and scientists now believe it is a better predictor of a persons risk of hospitalization than muscle
A newly discovered cell linked to melanoma tumor growth may help researchers better develop future treatments, according to findings published in Nature. During a recent study, researchers examined cell samples taken from the melanoma cancer, which provided more accurate results compared to cultured cells. During analysis, investigators found CD271, a compound located in more than
Those who suffer from sore and painful muscles after exercising may find relief and a boost by drinking beetroot juice, a study has found. British researchers at the University of Exeter conducted research which suggests drinking beetroot extract can help boost stamina and help some people to exercise up to 16 percent longer. The study
Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions, affecting some 40 million Americans, including many children. The frenetic pace of modern life is putting money, health, family, work or school burdens on many individuals, who may develop symptoms that are often persistent and interfere with everyday life. In order to help individuals cope, some