While many individuals flock to the beach at the slightest hint of warm weather, some may still be concerned about the pollutants found in the water that could result in individuals having to receive to rid their bodies of the unwanted metals and molecules they could ingest. According to researchers from the UCLA Henry Samueli
If you drink tomato juice made from traditionally raised vegetables, you may want to try taking vitamin supplements or drinking organic tomato-based beverages, since the latter have been shown to contain high levels of polyphenols. These compounds reduce the oxidative damage caused by free radicals, which are charged ions emitted by the body’s natural cellular
While it is a common practice for healthcare providers to prescribe antidepressants for patients who suffer from depression or anxiety, these medications can sometimes come with harmful side effects. As a result, the drugs can sometimes end up doing more harm than good. According to findings that were presented at the annual conference of the
New research has found that friendly bacteria found in the human digestive tract help rally the immune system against the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis. Toxoplasmosis is a disease caused by protozoan Toxoplasma gondii that mostly affects cats but can also be transferred to humans. Although the infection is typically mild, it can be dangerous for
Individuals who are suffering from depression and diabetes may want to consider seeking out health resources to treat it, as the mental disorder could potentially lead to the development of dementia later in life. According to a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, adults who have both diabetes and major depression
As global health authorities scramble to contain the swine flu outbreak in the face of limited medical treatment options, it may be useful to note there are dietary supplemtns which may be effective in protecting against the infection. According to the acting CDC director Dr Richard Besser, the swine flu strain is a mutant of
Media reports have suggested the ongoing economic problems are leading many Americans to explore alternative therapies to help relieve stress and anxiety. Yoga studios, meditation classes and the offices of massage therapists and acupuncturists are quickly filling up with people who have lost jobs, homes, retirement savings or those who are afraid of losing them,
While oral may help remove all of the excess metals that are in an individuals body from factors such as tainted drinking water, a new study is suggesting that medication remnants can be found in water as well. The Maine Department of Environmental Protection found that tiny amounts of medication ranging from antidepressants to birth
Research presented at the North American Menopause Societys annual meeting suggests the risk of a major depression doubles when women are going through menopause. According to Reuters, the effects of reduced estrogen on the brain, coupled with the stress of hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms, can trigger depressive symptoms for middle-aged women. A study
Patients who develop blood clots in veins nearer to the skin surface may be at risk from developing deep vein thrombosis, new research shows. An article in Archives of Dermatology highlights a study conducted at the Medical University of Graz in Austria where 46 patients who had superficial (surface level) thrombosis underwent a series of