Many diseases are more prevalent than others, but in todays world of processed foods dangerous toxins airborne contaminants and prescription medication dangers which diseases carry the greatest risk for you and your family? According to Health.com, there are many fears that can be put to rest simply by reviewing the facts. You have about a
New research from the Cochrane Institute may change the way some healthcare providers treat hypertension in the elderly. Researchers say that hypertension was previously regarded as a natural part of aging and that some healthcare providers were fearful of treating it. “There are data on people under 60 that treatment of hypertension is effective and
A new study has disproved the theory that depression may be caused by stress. Researchers used rats bred to be severely depressed to study brains response to stress. After exposing the animals to chronic stress for two weeks, they compared changes in the genes commonly associated with depression with the stress-related genes. The studys author,
While many individuals flock to the beach at the slightest hint of warm weather, some may still be concerned about the pollutants found in the water that could result in individuals having to receive to rid their bodies of the unwanted metals and molecules they could ingest. According to researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli
Passive smoke exposure may increase a persons risk of developing dementia, according to the findings of a new study. Researchers at Peninsula Medical School, the University of Cambridge and the University of Michigan say their study is the first to suggest secondhand smoke may lead to cognitive problems in non-smoking adults. The scientists used the
Researchers have discovered a biomarker for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by measuring magnetic fields in the brain. Using a group of 74 military veterans, scientists from the University of Minnesota and Minneapolis VA Medical Center found a way to diagnose the disorder through magnetoencephalography (MEG), which measures magnetic fields in the brain. The nutritional supplement
Those trying to follow a weight loss plan sometimes crave an extra portion of less-healthy food, or spend time at an event where temptation is inevitable. For a few, it can be difficult to get back on track. Now, new research shows that the overindulgent may not be entirely at fault. According to the University
Individuals who are suffering from liver cirrhosis may soon be finding their physicians prescribing them dark chocolate, as a new study suggests the snack offers health benefits that can help treat the disease. According to research presented at the International Liver CongressTM 2010, eating dark chocolate can help reduce damage to blood vessels in cirrhotic
Older individuals who would like to lower their risk of some age-associated neurodegenerative conditions, such as dementia or Alzheimers, may want to take stock of their vitamin B intake. A new study has found that high levels of vitamins B6, B12 and folate may help protect the brain and the mind from premature
Nutritional supplements containing blueberry extract may have the potential to shrink tumors in babies and young children, new research suggests. Scientists at Ohio State University studied the effect of blueberry extract on mice with blood vessel tumors. The study, published in Antioxidants & Redox Signaling, shows that compounds in blueberries may be able to diminish