Canker sores are painful mouth irritations that affect millions of Americans at one point or another. Now, new research from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev suggests that taking regular doses of vitamin B12 nutritional supplements can help prevent the sores, which are officially known as recurrent aphthous stomatisis. As part of the study, published in
Women whose diets are rich with foods that have the nutritional supplement Omega-3 fatty acids may have a lower risk of developing endometriosis, a serious condition that occurs when pieces of the wombs lining grow outside of the womb. Although some women who suffer from the condition experience no symptoms, many females experience excruciating stomach
A new study has found that pecans may help prevent damage to the nervous system, according to findings published in Current Topics in Nutraceutical Research. A team of researchers from the University of Massachusetts in Lowell conducted a study in which they fed mice three diets two that contained different servings of pecans and
Men who are sexually active in their 50s may be at a reduced risk of developing prostate cancer, new research suggests. Scientists at the University of Nottingham propose that having an active sex life, which may include intercourse or masturbation, helps remove toxins from the body. The researchers followed approximately 400 men who had been
Herbal supplements containing red clover may have a beneficial effect on DHEA levels and help reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to new research. Findings published in Cancer Prevention Research suggest that these herbal supplements may have preventive effects, but scientists caution that more research is needed. Julia Arnold of the National Center
Tai chi may provide another tool among health resources available to recent stroke victims, a new study suggests. Proponents argue that tai chi may improve balance and minimize falls, and Christina Hui-Chan, head of physical therapy at the University of Illinois at Chicago, tested whether the benefits would extend to stroke victims. Hong Kong residents
Anxiety and depression may interfere with the recovery efforts of those who have suffered a subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke, according to new research. A Dutch study found that nearly one-third of people who survived this type of stroke in which a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds into the area between the skull
People who have a smaller waistline may be better protected against all causes associated with death, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine. Researchers have previously found that a larger waist is linked to an increased risk of suffering from diabetes, heart complications and unhealthy cholesterol levels. A theory suggests
Overweight women with a low vitamin D intake may be more susceptible to endometrial cancer, according to findings published in the journal Cancer Prevention Research. A form of cancer that causes damage to the lining of the uterus, endometrial cancer can develop and spread at a faster rate if a female patient is obese or
While many individuals know the importance of consuming the nutritional supplement vitamin D, some may not realize that having a deficiency of the nutrient may increase their risk for rheumatoid arthritis. According to researchers from Boston University School of Public Health, there is a definitive link between vitamin D and the risk for rheumatoid arthritis.