The Food and Drug Administration recently approved the use of a natural sweetener called stevia as a food additive, which has led major soft drink manufacturers to announce their plans to include it in drinks. Earlier this week, Coca-Cola said that it would be marketing a new product called Sprite Green using its version of
Colonoscopy preparation medications may be equally effective when taken either the night before or the day of the procedures, according to findings published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology. For this study, more than 100 colonoscopy patients were split into two groups and were given either the entire dosage of the preparation drugs the morning
Broccoli and tomatoes that are grown in soil rich in certain compounds may help in preventing cancer, according to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. For the trial, a team of researchers from the University of Illinois gave rats several types of powder that contained 10 percent of broccoli and
A new study suggests that those taking Celebrex® for arthritis may be increasing their risk for a heart attack or stroke. According to researchers from the University of Michigan, adults who take an aspirin to prevent heart complications in addition to Celebrex® for joint pain are counteracting their medications. “The greatest risk is having people
Many physicians suggest that vitamin D can be useful towards the treatment of a lot of health maladies that affect areas such as bone health and dental. Now, a new study is suggesting that elderly patients may have a better quality of life depending on their vitamin D levels. According to a study published in
It was recently discovered that middle-aged men and women who engage in too much physical activity might be at risk for developing arthritis. According to a study that was released during the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), it was found that those with higher physical activity levels were at a
Consider being overweight or regularly consuming a moderate amount of alcohol, and try to envision how each situation impacts liver health. If you imagined that alcohol affects the health of your liver more, as many healthcare professionals assumed, you might be wrong. According to new research, being overweight impacts liver health more than moderate wine-drinking.
Some people are already growing wary about taking antibiotics when there are natural supplements that may also help them now scientists warn that these medications may cause liver injuries. A study published in the journal Gastroenterology found that single-prescription medications may be responsible for more than seven out of 10 cases of idiosyncratic drug-induced
Taking an herbal supplement is one way that numerous Americans try to improve their health and wellness. Now, researchers are saying that another alternative treatment, acupuncture, may reduce or eliminate unexplained symptoms in people with medically undiagnosed ailments. A study published in the British Journal of General Practice found that adult patients with mild, unexplained
Red, yellow and green are the most common colors youll see when shopping for tomatoes. But researchers at the John Innes Center in Great Britain have developed a breed of purple tomatoes using genes from the snapdragon flower. The good news isthese odd-colored tomatoes are packed with cancer-fighting antioxidants called anthocyanins! These antioxidants are found