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
Dear Health-Conscious Friend, It is vital for you to take an active role in defending your health. There are many well-intentioned members of the medical establishment who may prescribe drugs to address a specific condition. But some drugs dont always produce the intended results In this weeks Monday Edition of Health News Weekly, youll learn
American adults are increasingly becoming more aware of the importance of proper diet and exercise habits. And recent survey results from the American Dietetic Association (ADA) show more folks are making an effort to eat more healthy foods and exercise regularly. The ADA began conducting the nutrition surveys in 1991. The researchers organized respondents answers
As allergy medications often have unpleasant side effects, sufferers will be relieved to learn a new hayfever-fighting product based on acupressure points is now available. The Qu-Chi acupressure band has been developed by acupuncturist Andrew Broch and works by applying pressure to a specific acupuncture point on the arm, known as the Qu-Chi point, also
Although exercise is needed for general well-being, running shoes may be detrimental to hips, knees and ankles, a new study suggests. Despite physicians stressing the importance of exercise, research published in PM&R: The Journal of Injury, Function and Rehabilitation, suggests that running in sneakers exert more stress on joints than running barefoot does. Researchers selected
Hows that? Im sorry, could you repeat it? Come again? These are common expressions people use when they cant hear what has been said to them. Some folks suffer hearing loss due to medical conditions. And rising degrees of noise pollution have caused about 10 million Americans to suffer noise-induced hearing loss. But the good
Research indicates that if blood flow to your brain decreases, you could develop Alzheimers diseasethe most prevalent, but incurable form of dementia. Robert Vassar, M.D., and colleagues at Northwestern Universitys Feinberg School of Medicine studied human and mice brains and found that a reduction in blood flow to the brain caused energy deprivation. When this
Do you know which foods naturally contain the most vitamin D? Bread or milk may be the first thing that comes to mind, but these foods are typically enriched with the nutrient, rather than naturally containing it. In fact, few foods are organic sources of vitamin D. If that weren’t discouraging enough, new research has
If youre worried about prostate problems, a plate piled high with fresh vegetables may be just what the doctor ordered, a new study shows. A long-term health study reported in the February edition of The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows men who consumed the most vegetables were 11% less likely to have symptoms of
It may be a good idea to look into for heart conditions, as researchers have recently found that certain heart medications may have a harmful effect on the organ. In a new study published in Circulation Research, it was found that beta-blockers that only target the beta-receptors may undermine the functions of the heart and