Children who suffer from constipation may be at risk of developing severe symptoms, according to findings published in the journal Pediatrics. This is because researchers have found several contributing factors that worsen the digestive disorder, and are often over looked. First, the recent study showed that a growing number of children who consume low amounts
If you suffer from recurring muscle and joint pain, there are several tips and activities that can help improve your joint function relieve everyday minor aches and pains and increase your overall flexibility. One factor is your weight. You should try to maintain a healthy weight since extra pounds can place a strain on your
Young people with high cholesterol may be more likely to develop coronary heart disease, according to findings published in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine. During a 20-year study conducted at the University of California in San Francisco, more than 3,200 individuals aged 18 to 30 had their cholesterol measured. The researchers also used commuted
Green tea is a well-know natural health resource, which can deliver powerful antioxidant polyphenols that help protect the body from a host of chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease. However, a recent study has found that not all green teas are created equal. It appears that the benefits of the drink vary, depending
Patients who have a history of blood clots may have a higher risk of developing Alzheimers disease, according to a study published in Neuron. This is because researchers have discovered that blood clots that have formed abnormally may speed up the degeneration of cognitive function. In particular, studies have found cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA)a peptide
Prostate cancer patients may have an increased risk of suffering from bone mineral content (BMC) loss compared to men who are cancer-free, according to findings published in British Journal of Urology International (BJUI). Individuals who develop lower levels of BMC can also have an increased risk of suffering from bone fractures and osteoporosis. A total
New research has determined that extract taken from a Japanese plant called the biyouyanagi flower may be able to assist medical researchers in the fight against HIV. Also called the Hypericum chinense, the yellow-petalled flower contains compounds that potentially can be turned into anti-HIV drugs using ultraviolet light exposure, according to scientists at the Scripps
Scientists from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark recently revealed that individuals should maintain a diet that is rich in proteins if they would like to lose weight. The researchers also noted that eating less starch calories can also contribute to weight loss. For the study, a total of 772 European families were analyzed. Overall,
Natural, plant-based extracts can have a number of surprising properties. For instance, researchers at the World Agroforestry Center and the Kenya Medical Research Institute recently published a list 22 potentially malaria-fighting trees and shrubs in Africa. The problem, said the report’s authors, is that these plants are nearing extinction. This announcement was made shortly before
It may be a good idea to rely on such as vitamin C to protect the body from viruses, as antibiotics have been found to potentially produce more germs. Findings published in the journal, Molecular Cell, revealed that despite physicians normal warnings that patients should finish their antibiotic prescriptions to ensure the prevention of further