For around 50 years now, women have been taking the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy but are they aware of all the potential side effects? Speaking to ABC News, Dr Nanette Santoro of Albert Einstein College of Medicine describes how doctors do not always discuss possible side effects of the pill with patients.
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst say adding soy to ones diet is associated with lower diabetes risk and improved insulin sensitivity. A team of nutrition scientists has identified the molecular pathway that allows foods rich in soy bioactive compounds called isoflavones to lower diabetes risk. They say eating soy foods has been shown
Patients suffering from gastrointestinal (GI) motility disorders that are not responsive to conventional therapies may turn to herbal medicines for relief. Japanese scientists reviewed data on Japanese herbal medicines and concluded they were effective in reducing the symptoms of GI disorders such as dyspepsia, constipation and postoperative ileus. They looked at a range of products,
A study conducted by Tufts University researchers has determined that vitamin deficiencies may be partially to blame for metabolic syndrome (MS), a disorder that predisposes individuals to heart disease and type 2 diabetes. In a survey of people aged 65 and older, nutrition experts discovered that those suffering from the syndrome are much more likely to be
Calcium is one of the most important minerals for your body and your bones. This essential strength-building nutrient helps your body maintain proper blood vessel function secrete hormones and enzymes and send messages through your central nervous system. Many people think that in order to drop a few pounds, they can simply drop many calcium-rich
Certain individuals may be allergic to some plant-based extracts and oils, but there are some extracts that naturally irritate human skin. Research has found that more than one plant-based substance besides urushiol, the much-hated compound in poison ivy can cause intense itching. Fortunately, other extracts and nutrients found in vitamin supplements can soothe
Besides improving bone health and preventing osteoporosis, steady supplementation of vitamin D may help patients overcome tuberculosis when added to an antibiotic regimen, recent research has determined. Scientists at Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry have found that 2.5 milligrams (mg) of the vitamin per day given to patients on a course
Although an alkaline diet filled with fruits, vegetables and whole grains may help boost brain function, a new study is suggesting that a quick nap may also do a world of good in terms of retention and productivity. Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have indicated that taking an hour nap can help boost
In a new study, researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have discovered that the antioxidant known as alpha-carotene appears to be associated with longevity. Alpha-carotene is a carotenoid that is produced by plants and acts as an antioxidant. Individuals can obtain carotenoids by eating fruits or vegetables, including collard greens, carrots
A PSA, or prostate-specific antigen, blood test is the most common way to screen for prostate cancer. Now researchers are saying theyve developed a new PSA test that can identify whether or not men are at risk for a relapse. According to WebMD.com, the test proved to be 300 times more sensitive than commercially available