Consider being obese or regularly consuming a moderate amount of alcohol, and try to envision which situation causes more liver damage. If you guessed that alcohol wreaks more hepatic havoc, as many healthcare professionals assumed, you might be wrong. According to new research, obesity is worse that moderate wine-drinking for your liver. Scientists from Linkoping
Each year, millions of Americans purchase over-the-counter cold remedies in an effort to combat the symptoms of cold and flu. But are there easier, more natural health resources that people can use to stave off illness and boost their immunity? New research from Cardiff Universitys Common Cold Centre suggests that you enjoy a hot drink
Vitamin deficiencies are quite common in the U.S., but in under-developed nations they can be rampant, especially in regions where agriculture is scarce and a wide variety of foods is not readily available. Having low vitamin levels can be dangerous, particularly for growing children. However, a new report has suggested that vitamin supplements may preserve
Hows that? Im sorry, could you repeat it? Come again? These are common expressions people use when they cant hear what has been said to them. Some folks suffer hearing loss due to medical conditions. And rising degrees of noise pollution have caused about 10 million Americans to suffer noise-induced hearing loss. But the good
An international team of oncologists has suggested that a common form of prostate cancer treatment may actually increase the subsequent risk of colon cancer. Called androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), the treatment consists of reducing the body’s levels of testosterone. Scientists studied the effect of two forms of ADT gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRH) injections and
The International Code Council Foundation (ICCF) is celebrating Building Safety Week 2009 by providing consumers with suggestions to save money and prevent disasters, and its Thursday tips addressed the issue of safe water. To help ensure their water supply is safe Americans have a range of options including boiling, using filters, UV lamps and other
They are already known to help treat stomach and intestinal problems like diarrhea. Now researchers say probiotics can help prevent a common skin condition in newborns. A new study appearing in the journal Allergy finds pregnant women with a family history of allergies who took a mixture of three probiotics during the last six weeks
Diabetics who add a bit of spice to their cooking may be able to prevent tissue damage and inflammation caused by high blood sugar, new research suggests. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food sought to investigate the protective properties of 24 herbs and spices, HealthDay News reports. Although the researchers did not
Scientists from Emory University have found that using antioxidants, including as a nutritional health supplement, may aid in the prevention of some age-related diseases by lowering the amount of oxidized cysteine, a biomarker for the diseases. Cysteine, which is an amino acid that either comes from animal proteins or the bodys own production using homocysteine,
When it comes to optimum health, most of us are deficient in one key vitamin that can help unlock the mystery of common ailments. If you suffer from heart problems, poor circulation, joint discomfort, decreased bone strength, mood swings, blood sugar imbalance and low energy levels, then your vitamin D levels could be seriously low.