Taking fish oil-based dietary supplements is something countless Americans do as way to try to improve heart health. Now, a study conducted by scientists at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine has found that eating plenty of baked or broiled fish may lower your long-term risk of heart failure. The report, which appeared in
Eating foods that have a high alkali content may be a good way to protect against bone loss, new research suggests. A study published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism found that consuming bicarbonate can reduce biomarkers associated with bone loss and fracture. The researchers explain that fruits and vegetables are metabolized by
For men who are hoping to improve their prostate health, herbal supplements and natural treatments offer them a wide range of choices, depending on their condition. For those with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), saw palmetto extract may reduce swelling, and now researchers have announced that for a more serious illness, a compound taken from a
Traditional remedies like peppermint oil might be the best health resources for people who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, a new study suggests. Because of the ability to access newer drugs, traditional therapies like fiber and antispasmodics are used less often for IBS, but research published in the November 14 issue of the British Medical
With fall officially in full swing, many people are heading to the drug store to solve their sinus problems. However, for those who do not want to take conventional drugs, there are natural remedies that many health professionals suggest work just as well. Doctors see over 32 million cases of chronic sinusitis each year according
Pediatric patients who have been diagnosed with Crohns disease (CD) may be less likely to need surgery, according to findings published in the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. CD is a chronic inflammatory disease that causes damage to the gastrointestinal system, and is commonly treated with medications. However, as individuals are diagnosed with the illness
After reviewing available evidence, Cochrane Researchers have concluded Chinese herbal medicine (CHM) appears to relieve symptoms in women undergoing treatment for endometriosis. The scientists reviewed two studies in which 158 women participated. In one of them, CHM brought about a relief of symptoms comparable to that provided by the hormonal drug gestrinone, but with fewer
Diseases of the prostate are a widespread problem in the U.S, which is why many men take dietary supplements to maintain good health. One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute. Now, a study has found that screenings don’t affect the disease’s death rate.
A researcher at the University of California, Irvine, has prosed a new sort of “TLC” for treating mental illnesses. Rather than “tender loving care,” psychologist Roger Walsh’s version stands for “therapeutic lifestyle changes.” In a paper published in the journal American Psychologist, Walsh recommended that teens and adults who suffer from depression, anxiety and other
Consuming enough vitamin D is a crucial part of the daily human diet, which means that individuals who get too little of the nutrient may want to purchase a vitamin supplement in order to avoid a deficiency. According to new research, taking such dietary supplements may include another health benefit the reduced risk of