Patients who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C may be more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Gastroenterology. A blood-born disease, hepatitis C spreads through unprotected sexual intercourse or the use of injection drugs and causes liver damage. If people dont receive treatments for this disease, they
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat health problems ranging from back pain and migraines to insomnia and asthma. Now, research suggests that remedy which involves applying fine needles to strategic points on the body could also be effective for helping women overcome the potential side effects of breast cancer
A nutrition expert recently told the Victoria Advocate that eating lean beef can be a good way to get one’s daily allowance of iron without contributing significantly to heart disease. A top loin steak contains less total fat than a skinless chicken thigh, said registered dietitian Kathryn Steve. While not every cut of beef is
A compound found in berries and grapes may help reverse some of the negative effects that aging has on the brain, scientists say. Researchers at the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University say that pterostilbene holds promise for preventing cognitive decline. The compound, which could potentially be used in nutritional supplements,
It may be a good idea to take such as vitamin D for bone strength as a new study suggest that grandparents who have weaker bones may pass it down to their grandchildren. According to a study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, grandfathers who have hip fractures may be the link
Research has shown that relaxation techniques may reduce depression and anxiety, but a new study added that this effect may even extend to the health of prostate patients. A physician at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center reported that stress relief may boost immunity in men undergoing prostate surgery. Oncologist and behavioral scientist
Researchers say biweekly acupuncture treatments relieve debilitating symptoms of severe dry mouth (xerostomia) that patients treated with radiation for head and neck cancer often experience. A team from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, which included an acupuncturist from the Centers Integrative Medicine Program, conducted a pilot study on 12 patients with
Smoking tobacco products can take its toll on your lungsand leave you gasping for breath. And new research now shows it can also cause extensive brain drain, too! A Reuters Health report said new research shows that brain function in a group of study participants declined faster by middle age in smokers, compared with their
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Has working out or running left your feet in rough shape or covered with painful blisters? Lillian Beard, M.D., recommends treating them with lavender oil, which can be a powerful healing anti-inflammatory agent. Without popping it, carefully cover the entire blister with the oil and cover with a light bandage. Reapply every few hours for