People who suffer from a certain sleeping disorder may be more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinsons disease and other neurological disorders later on in life, according to a study published in the journal Neurology. During the trial, researchers analyzed the medical records of 27 patients who had developed a sleep behavior disorder associated with
Researchers in Europe are saying obesity may become the leading cause of cancer in women in the coming years, according to the Associated Press. Being overweight or obese currently accounts for as many as 20 percent of cancers in the U.S. and eight percent of cancers in Europe. That number is expected to sharply increase
Music has been shown to have many positive benefits for your body and mind. In fact, one study in the journal Heart & Lung shows that listening to music can produce a significant boost in your cognitive and verbal abilitiesespecially in those people who have experienced heart disease. Whats more, Harvard researchers have shown classical
Roz Roscoe The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that $61.2 billion a year is spent on drugs that offer pain relief. Now scientists have discovered that popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)such as aspirin and ibuprofenmay reduce blood levels of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) marker doctors use to detect abnormal prostate cells. This finding
A natural remedy utilized for centuries, ginger continues to provide digestive relief for a number of Americans. According to an article in the El Paso Times, recent studies have confirmed the benefits of ginger as a medicinal remedy. Research has found that it has anti-nausea properties that function as well as prescription drugs when treating
Eating an alkaline diet which is based on vegetables, whole grains and fruits may help keep heart issues at bay, as the arteries will stay clear and functioning. According to scientists from the US Agricultural Research Services, people should begin eating healthier in order to prevent inflammation and clogging of the arteries, which
Weight loss may be among calciums lesser known benefits, scientists believe. A new study, conducted by researchers at Universit? Lavals Faculty of Medicine in Canada, has found that calcium intake may help in weight loss, but only in those who are calcium deficient in the first place. The study involved obese women who consumed on
New evidence has emerged about the benefits of a particular combination of vitamins in the prevention of hydrocephalus. According to scientists at the University of Manchester and Lancaster University, laboratory tests have shown that administering a combination of vitamins that includes tetrahydrofolate and folic acid significantly diminishes the risk of the condition. Hydrocephalus is an
An increasing body of research is pointing to vitamin D from sunshine, food or nutritional supplements as benefitting peoples health in a number of ways. The latest area seems to involve the prevention and control of diabetes. In a review article published in the latest issue of Diabetes Educator, researchers suggest that getting
Kids who live near air pollution caused by traffic may suffer from more severe asthma, according to new findings. A study published in the journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology found children who are exposed to more traffic-related air pollutants tend to make more hospital visits related to their condition. Dr. Ralph J. Delfino