A recent study conducted by University of Rhode Island researchers has provided evidence that nitrate compounds found in some foods and soils are linked to increased mortality rates in those with Alzheimers or diabetes. Some of these nitrates have been found in fried bacon and other processed meats, beer and cheeses and the research team
Statins are commonly prescribed health resources for people who need to lower their cholesterol level, but these drugs may also carry a risk of uncomfortable side effects. Writing in the News-Journal, Dr. Yong H. Tsai explained that these medications may affect different patients in different ways some people may find success with no complications,
It can be discouraging if health problems have begun to take a toll on your love life. Some doctors suggest popular sexual enhancement drugs to help boost male libido. Unfortunately, there are a number of products claiming to be all natural that dont adhere to proper manufacturing standards. This is what has prompted the Food
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
Roz Roscoe A recent announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered manufacturers of unapproved topical ointments and eye salt solutions containing the ingredient papain to stop producing and marketing these products. The agency order comes in the wake of reports of allergic reactions that produced heart palpitations and a drop in blood
Researchers have discovered a protein that could be used to distinguish between aggressive and non-aggressive forms of prostate cancer. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, suggests that the presence of a protein, called Hsp-27, in cancer cells was an indicator that the disease will progress and require treatment. However, when the protein
Layne Lowery Are hormone changes taking your body on a wild ride? If so, youll be glad to know that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) plans to establish a multi-site research network to study promising treatments for common menopause symptomsincluding hot flashes and night sweats! According to an agency statement, the initiative led by
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, I firmly believe in the notion of aging gracefully. Thats why in this weeks Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, Im going to tell you about the top two things you can do to help protect yourself from premature death and disability. plus, you may be surprised to find outdespite the seemingly
For the more than 100 million Americans who suffer from the symptoms of occasional heartburn and stomach problems, one would guess that most people think acid is a bad thing associated with pain, discomfort and recurring heartburn. However, by maintaining the correct balance of healthy digestive acids and enzymes in your stomach, you can toss
Individuals who experience a stroke may want to begin taking the nutritional supplement, vitamin B3, as a new study suggests that it could be an effective treatment to improve neurological function. According to researchers from the Henry Ford Hospital, when rats that experienced an ischemic stroke were given vitamin B3, their brains began to grow