The various risks posed by a class of widely prescribed cholesterol-lowering drugs have been recorded in a new paper, published online in the American Journal of Cardiovascular Drugs. Lead author Dr. Beatrice Golomb of the University of California-San Diego School of Medicine and colleagues looked at nearly 900 studies on the side effects of using
There are many reasons to drink red wine, eat grapes or take vitamin supplements, not the least of which is the presence of resveratrol, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound that researchers say may slow cellular aging and neutralize harmful free radicals in the body. Research published in the journal ACS Medicinal Chemistry Letters recently pointed
A new study suggests that a diet with high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) may contribute to unhealthy weight gain. According to researchers from Princeton University, there are some sweeteners that are worse for people than others. When test rats were given high-fructose corn syrup, it was found that they packed on significantly more weight than rats
If youre concerned about blood pressure problemsheres a bit of good news. A new study suggests adding more potassium to your diet may reduce your risk for high blood pressure! The new findings suggest that low potassium may be an important factor contributing to high blood pressure, especially among African Americans. Researchers also identified a
Researchers have already suggested that taking saw palmetto supplements may help reduce prostate inflammation and increase urethral flow. For more severe conditions, like prostate cancer, nanoparticles may deliver targeted doses of medicine. A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences determined that chemotherapy drugs called cisplatins may stay in the body
The importance of consuming healthy levels of vitamins can hardly be understated. Taking a daily nutritional supplement can maintain bodily well-being and lower the risk of disease. To that end, researchers at the University of Helsinki, Finland, recently set out to determine the effect vitamin E has on pneumonia. Their results, which were published in
Children who suffer third-degree burn injuries may experience a severe depletion of vitamin E, according to findings published in the American Journal of Clinical Research. For this study, a team of researchers monitored vitamin E levels in eight children with third-degree burns. Specifically, the nutrient intake was examined in the adipose tissue, or fat tissues.
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You might be surprised to know millions of folks wake up with aches, pains and stiffness EVERY DAY! If you think painkillers are the best answerthink again! In this Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, youll find out about how those harmless pain killers could actually cause more health problems than they
Over-the-counter melatonin can shorten the length of time it takes for children with autistic spectrum disorder to fall asleep, according to a new study. Scientists from the University of California Davis Health System in Sacramento determined that in children who received melatonin treatments mean sleep duration was longer on melatonin than placebo by 21 minutes,
Higher levels of protein intake may lower the risk of hip fractures in seniors, according to a study published in Osteoporosis International. A team of researchers from the Institute of Aging Research of Hebrew SeniorLife located in Boston enrolled 946 elderly participants in the Framingham Osteoporosis, which examined the effects of consuming higher amounts of