Although studies on the extent of somatic hypersensitivity in irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) patients are considered inconclusive, some scientists believe confusion may stem from differing somatic pain testing procedures. The latest study evaluated thermal pain sensitivity among patients with diarrhea-predominant IBS (D-IBS) and constipation-predominant IBS (C-IBS) using a Medoc Thermal Sensory Analyzer with a 3
While most people are familiar with blueberries as an addition to smoothies, cereals or pies, fewer may have heard about their recent use in a study aimed at determining the fruit’s effect on cardiovascular health. Research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry announced that laboratory rodents fed blueberry peels and the leftovers
Glucose and fructose are both sugar molecules used by the human body to power many of its cellular processes. However, research has linked the fructose added to processed foods in the form of high-fructose corn syrup to obesity and overeating. Now, a team of nutrition and mental health experts has found what they
You may have heard of high-density lipoprotein (HDL), the so-called good cholesterol found along with omega-3s in fish oil, eggs and certain dietary supplements. You may also be aware of low-density lipoprotein, the correspondingly bad cholesterol that is more likely to stick in blood vessels. But have you heard of methylglyoxal-modified (MGmin) LDL? If not,
Patients recovering from surgery in the hospital typically feel a high amount of pain. that feature nutrients such as bromelain may help curb the pain without the harmful side effects that can come with prescription medication. According to a new study published in the Journal of Patient Safety, physicians who treat their patients with non-drug
A new study suggests depression is associated with the accumulation of visceral fat which has been known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Visceral fat is the kind of fat found between internal organs at the waistline, and scientists from Rush University Medical Center have shown that depression triggers an increase in
WPBF news reports that a Florida doctor Mark Rosenburg of the Institute of Healthy Aging claims that consuming a certain amount of healthy calories and vitamins could lead to a longer life. According to Rosenburg, his restrictive diet consists of organic vegetables, fruits, beans, and nuts as well as chicken and fish. He
If you drink tomato juice made from traditionally raised vegetables, you may want to try taking vitamin supplements or drinking organic tomato-based beverages, since the latter have been shown to contain high levels of polyphenols. These compounds reduce the oxidative damage caused by free radicals, which are charged ions emitted by the body’s natural cellular
A new study indicates both real and simulated acupuncture appear to provide greater relief of back pain than usual care methods. Scientists from the Group Health Center for Health Studies in Seattle compared four different types of treatment in a clinical trial involving 638 adults with chronic low back pain. The acupuncture methods used in
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst are presently examining the full range of benefits that native Asian herbs provide. Working with the Chungbuk Oriental Medicine Center in South Korea, the American team hopes to prove that the herb Astragalus promotes weight loss by inhibiting the growth of fat cells. Young-Cheul Kim, a UMass scientist