Some recent studies have highlighted the dangers of consuming too much alcohol, with recent research from the University of Rochester showing that binge drinking can lead to clogged arteries. However, scientists are more positive about the effects of drinking in moderation in fact, a new study suggests that the practice could actually protect your
Individuals who suffer from high blood sugar may soon have another natural way of improving their condition, as Chinese scientists have announced that an herbal extract may be useful in the treatment of type 2 diabetes. Researchers discovered that a natural compound called emodin, obtained from two herbal plants known as Rheum palmatum and Polygonum
If you get up at night for frequent bathroom visits, then it could be due to your decreased prostate health. And if your urine stream is often reduced to a few drops or dribbles then this article could help warn you of a dangerous condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). What is BPH? This
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, Here we go again Another announcement from the Food and Drug Administration about dangerous side effects of a widely-used drug; this time its the incredibly popular wrinkle-reliever, Botox. Once again patients have trusted their doctors, who in turn have trusted the drug companies. And once again the public has been disappointed. While
The National Rural Water Association (NRWA) has received a $5 million grant from the Farm Service Agency (FSA) for source water protection. Fred Sheldon, president of NRWA, received the symbolic check during the associations annual Rural Water Rally held from April 19-21 in Washington, DC. “This is in recognition of [the association’s] good and hard
When it comes to allergies, common colds, inflammation and other health problems, the link to all these conditions is most often associated with an imbalance of your immune system. Ideally you want an immune system thats boosted and balanced for optimum health. When your immune response is weakened it becomes overactive or hypersensitive and this
A new study shows that rapid weight loss may prevent the weight from returning, according to findings in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine. About 260 women who were categorized as obese enrolled in the Treatment of Obesity in Underserved Rural Settings trial in which participants followed specific lifestyle requirements for six months. Among the
Roz Roscoe The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that $61.2 billion a year is spent on drugs that offer pain relief. Now scientists have discovered that popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)such as aspirin and ibuprofenmay reduce blood levels of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) marker doctors use to detect abnormal prostate cells. This finding
Scientists have discovered that there may be a thought process behind why people choose to eat even when theyre full, furthering the indications of previous studies. Results found in the research published in the journal Biological Psychiatry indicate that humans tend to eat unhealthy foods even when theyre full because it releases a pleasure sensation
You may think that the digestion process doesnt begin until your food reaches your stomach. But it actually starts in your mouth when enzymes in your saliva start to break down food particles into their component nutrients for optimum absorption. The food is then swallowed and carried by the esophagus to the stomach. However, if