It may be safer to take for ailments as opposed to prescription drugs as a new study shows that poisoning as a result of prescription drugs is on the rise. Research published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that hospitalizations as a result of poisoning by opioids, sedatives and tranquilizers have increased 65
The effects of a stressful job may be more dangerous than you think, a new study from Japan suggests. Research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that occupational stress was strongly linked with a mans risk of suffering a stroke. For women, on the other hand, the connection wasnt found to be as
Those who enjoy exotic spices in their food may find a new health benefit in curry that may help prevent diseases. A study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry is looking into nano-sized capsules made with curcuminan ingredient that gives curry its yellow colorthat could potentially help in fighting colon cancer, psoriasis and
While oral may help remove all of the excess metals that are in an individuals body from factors such as tainted drinking water, a new study is suggesting that medication remnants can be found in water as well. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection found that tiny amounts of medication ranging from antidepressants to birth
A new study has found that those who drink milk can lower their risk of dying from cardiovascular conditions such as coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke by up to 20 percent. A team of researchers from several British universities has reviewed 324 studies of milk consumption as a predictor of CHD, stroke and diabetes
In todays fast-paced world where overmedication seems to be the norm, you will find that almost all menopausal women are offered a prescription for synthetic estrogen. But the balancing hormone progesterone is rarely mentioned. And its this imbalance between estrogen and progesterone that accounts for the unusual symptoms commonly associated with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Elevated levels of estrogen can lead
Researchers in Philadelphia have found a link between metabolic syndrome and the potential to develop serious liver disease in obese adolescent boys. The study, appearing in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, suggests a strong association between metabolic syndrome and elevated levels of the liver enzyme alanine aminotransferase, which is a known marker of
While previous studies have suggested drinking coffee can help preserve brain function, a new study concludes a cup of joe isnt the solution. According to Reuters, researchers at the University of Helsinki found no association between coffee consumption and declining cognition or dementia scores in either men or women. They assessed the coffee drinking habits
A clinical study of the diets of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) eat may have uncovered a potential source, or aggravator, of inattention food allergies. Data published in the medical journal The Lancet indicated that three in every five children with ADHD may derive some benefit from dietary restriction. To test their
For many people, weight loss can be a struggle, especially for individuals who are looking to lose a lot of weight but cannot conform to routines such as an alkaline diet or an exercise regimen. A new study from the University of Illinois is suggesting that people who are interested in losing weight may want