A new study has found an alternative hormone that can benefit women who are going through menopause, according to findings presented at The Endocrine Societys annual meeting. In fact, a different form of progesterone may help these women experience fewer hot flashes and night sweats. During the three-month trial, more than 100 women who were
A new study has found that monounsaturated fats (MUFA) can help improve cholesterol levels in some individuals. The research, published in Canadian Medical Association Journal, indicated that the risk for individuals to develop cardiovascular disease is greater when there are low HDL-C levels and high LDL-C levels. For people to maintain healthy amounts of these
It can be sold as dried leaves or included in bottled beverages and dietary supplements, but no matter green tea comes packaged, its antioxidant load is thought to improve metabolic health and reduce inflammation. Recently, researchers at Penn State University announced that a green tea-based compound appears to slow weight gain in laboratory mice. A
Taking dietary supplements is an effective way to maintain adequate levels of minerals and nutrients in ones body, especially when fruit and vegetables are in limited supply. Every year in the United States, spoiled produce contributes to millions of dollars in wasted food, but new technology may one day change all that. Scanning devices that
If you have brittle fingernails, you may need to include more whole grains, soybeans, leafy greens and alfalfa sprouts in your diet. These foods contain plenty of silicona mineral that helps your body produce collagen. And thats just what your skin, hair and nails need for strength and flexibility!
A new study has found probiotics may help weight loss surgery patients avoid a vitamin B12 deficiency, which is a common side effect of the procedure. Researchers at Stanford University School of Medicine followed 44 patients who had gastric bypass surgery. They found that those who received a probiotic supplement everyday for three months following
For those who suffer form or are afraid of memory problems, there is good news coming from a Swedish study which has found fish consumption may improve cognitive skills. The study examined fish consumption in teenage Swedish boys at age 15, and found that those who ate fish at least once a week
Narcotic pain pills from nine companies lack FDA approval for treating joint and muscle pain, and the agency has sent warning letters to cease and desist manufacturing and distribution. The nine companies involved are Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc., Columbus, Ohio; Cody Laboratories, Inc., Cody, Wyoming; Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., Mahwah, N.J.; Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia; Lehigh
According to the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 34 percent of adults in the U.S. who are at least 20 years old are obese. Now, a new reports suggests that the obesity rate among adults will continue to increase in the coming years. Researchers from Harvard University noted
Increasing ones intake of vitamin B3 may help prevent fungal infections, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine. This discovery could lower the risk of these types of diseases, which can be dangerous to people with altered immune systems, including those with AIDS, cancer and organ transplants. During the trial researchers examined