A gel is currently in the process of being tested to see if it can effectively provide a libido boost to post-menopausal women. Known as Libigel, women rub the testosterone-based product into their upper arm every morning, a process which delivers the hormone into the bloodstream. Testosterone is naturally produced by the ovaries and is
While an alkaline diet may help lower blood pressure, a new protein has been discovered that can help prevent hypertension. Researchers from the University of Iowa indicated that the protein channel ASIC2 helps trigger sensors in blood vessels to keep blood pressure in check. When ASIC2 is not present in the body, the brain never
Women who have already experienced menopause and are following a high-protein diet may be at risk of bone density loss, according to findings published in Journal of Gerontology: Medical Sciences. In order to determine the effects of this regimen on post-menopausal women, researchers from Purdue University examined the results of two studies that had female
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reveals a staggering majority91 percentof nursing homes across the country were cited for violating government health and safety standards in each of the past three years! In the report, Trends in Nursing Home Deficiencies and Complaints, HHS Inspector General (IG) Daniel R. Levinson found that
A gene variation has been identified that may affect a persons risk of suffering from colon cancer, scientists say. Research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals that those who inherit a variation of a gene known as ADIPOQ are as much as 30 percent less likely to develop this form of
The traditional practice of acupuncture has been around for thousands of years, and many alternative medicine experts swear by its pain-relieving effects. Now, a study has determined that acupuncture treatment may be able to reduce the perceived severity of hot flashes in women going through menopause. The report, published in the journal Acupuncture in Medicine,
For individuals who are worried about weight gain because of calorie consumption, incorporating eggs into their might help control their caloric intake. According to a new study from the University of Connecticut, eating protein in the morning helps manage hunger throughout the day. Researchers found that using eggs as a source of protein in the
The importance of taking advantage of natural supplements and remedies to reduce inflammation has recently been driven home by the results of a study that found that prolonged inflammation may be conducive to cancer growth. According to scientists from the Virginia Commonwealth University Massey Cancer Center, inflammatory conditions may induce the proliferation of tumor cells.
While consuming less fattening foods and following an alkaline diet of fruits and vegetables may help decrease artery blockage, a study has found that exercise may help patients with peripheral artery disease. There are more than 5 million patients who suffer from the disease, which deals with the plaque build-up in arteries that can limit
The latest study into the causes of the American obesity epidemic suggests that overeating rather than lack of exercise may be to blame. The research was presented by Australian scientists at an Amsterdam conference sponsored by the European Association for the Study of Obesity, according to Agence France Press. AFP quoted study leader Boyd Swinburn