Researchers believe the brain chemical serotonin regulates sleep and brain function. They say insufficient amounts of serotonin cause restlessness and lack of alertness. Your brain produces serotonin with the help of the amino acid tryptophan. In a study conducted at the University of Maastricht in the Netherlands, scientists determined whey protein contains alpha-lactalbumina substance that
Layne Lowery Its no secret that carrying extra body weight can raise your risk of experiencing health problems. But when it comes to predicting heart attack risknew research shows that excess fat around your heart may be worse than having too much belly fat! Researchers working in collaboration with Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
What a shocker! Its a rare event for pharmaceutical giants to admit their drugs dont work. But thats just what two drug maker giants recently admitted about their popular cholesterol-lowering drug. Find out why their faces are redand why some researchers say this drug may be linked to another health dangerin todays Monday Edition of
Thousands of Americans are exposed to dangerous heavy metal toxins each day in the workplace! This includes hairdressers painters photographers and dentists. Whats more, outside the workplace youre exposed to toxins in the environment EVERY DAY. For example, if you have mercury fillingsyou should be aware of the latest admission by the Food and Drug
Tiffany Lowery Popular antidepressant drugs may cause damage to the DNA in spermwhich could lead to loss of fertility in some men! Findings published in New Scientist magazine said researchers at Cornell Medical Center in New York studied 35 healthy men given paroxetine. The drug is sold as Paxil® or Seroxat® by GlaxoSmithKline. Lead researchers
Individuals who suffer from lupus, a chronic inflammatory disease, may be at a higher risk for developing cardiovascular disease. According to findings that were published in the journal Arthritis & Rheumatism, the increase of anti-apolipoprotein (anti-Apo A-I), anti-high-density lipoprotein (anti-HDL) and anti-C-reactive protein (anti-CRP) in lupus patients may contribute to the development of atherosclerosis, which
Recent scientific studies have discovered a simple compound that can help enhance, improve and even lengthen your lifewithout any negative side effects. Imagine living five 10 or 15 years longer than the average-age man or woman. Specialists from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University state that a miracle nutrient called resveratrol found in red wine
The typical Western diet has no shortage of rich, tasty foods loaded with fat and calories. And this is one reason why the number of Americans with high levels of cholesterol and heart disease has skyrocketed! But Northwestern University scientists said theyve developed a synthetic form of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. And they indicated it
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, You probably know by now you just cant rely on the medical establishment to keep you healthy. The medicines doctors and government agencies approve as cures often cause more problems than they solve! But if youre ready to take charge of your healthyoure going to love todays Monday edition of Health News
Researchers at the University of Chicago Department of Medicine say they have found what may be a trigger for celiac disease, which is a genetic inability to digest the gluten found in certain grains. A study published in the journal Nature found that two molecules appear to signal an inflammatory response in the body. One