Although blood tests can be conducted for a number of health reasons, including measuring , a new study is suggesting that blood tests might be able to predict the presence of rheumatoid arthritis before a patient experiences symptoms. The disease, which deals with the painful inflammation of the joints, usually occurs in older individuals who
Eating watermelon may help prevent high blood pressure, according to findings published in the American Journal of Hypertension. During a six-week study, four men and five postmenopausal women aged 51 to 57 were given 6 grams (g) of amino acid, which was extracted from the fruit. As a result, the researchers found that all the
The symptoms of acid reflux, or heartburn, can be so severe for some that they are sometimes mistaken for a heart attack. As many as 60 million Americans suffer from it each month, but there are some all-natural ways to eliminate the problem without over-the-counter or prescription medications. Common food triggers include chocolate, orange juice,
More than 38 million people continue to suffer from allergies, heart problems, digestive issues and weight problems associated with acid overload. However, most of you dont know that the imbalance is the root cause of your health issues. Your body works at its best when youre in alkaline and acid balance. The pH, or potential
Researchers are already aware that consuming a diet high in fat can lead to heart disease but now they know a little bit more about how this process works. A study at the University of Cincinnati looked at high-fat diets and the effect they have on the tissue around human blood vessels. First, in
While consuming less fattening foods and following an alkaline diet of fruits and vegetables may help decrease artery blockage, a study has found that exercise may help patients with peripheral artery disease. There are more than 5 million patients who suffer from the disease, which deals with the plaque build-up in arteries that can limit
In a study conducted in Denmark on the effects of estrogen-plus-progestin hormone pills for postmenopausal women, the findings show these prescription meds cause a 35 percent higher risk of a heart attack! In the largest study of postmenopausal women since the Womens Health Initiative (WHI), this new six-year study examined more than 700,000 Danish women
A recent study concluded that costs for diabetic treatment could triple by 2034. According to research found in Diabetes Care, diabetic cases across the United States will double to 44.1 million in the next 25 years, and costs for treatment will be upwards of $336 billion. Those who are at risk for developing the blood
Those who give chocolate as a gift this Valentines Day may be surprised to learn that the sweet treat has taken on a whole new dimension, according to the latest research from McMaster University. The recently released study indicates that chocolate may help lower an individuals risk of stroke. The team of scientists took into
It seems that chatting away for hours on a cell phone could have other physical repercussions beyond a sore ear. Some frequent talkers are at risk of suffering an allergic reaction to the nickel surface on mobile phones, according to the British Association of Dermatologists. After noting a number of published cases describing an explained