Though oysters and strawberries may be stereotyped as aphrodisiacs, that does not mean that their image as libido-enhancers is necessarily wide of the mark. The University of Buffalo’s newspaper Spectrum listed foods that may increase mood, energy and potentially passion. Oysters and chocolate received top billing. These foods have been cited for centuries as being
The American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons has said that taking aspirin may not prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is the formation of a clot in the blood vessels, usually in a vein deep within the legs or hips. Surgeries, obesity and even prolonged air travel can increase the risk of DVTs, a condition that
Researchers have discovered that tart cherries may be an alternative health resource that individuals who suffer from inflammation can use to ease their discomfort. According to findings presented at the Experimental Biology annual meeting, there is now more evidence to support the anti-inflammatory benefits of tart cherries. Researchers fed laboratory rats a cherry-enriched “Western Diet.”
While there are certain tests that can identify a patients risk of colon cancer, researchers believe that they are developing a new urine test that could possibly detect the disease without the need for a colonoscopy. According to a new study published in the American Chemical Societys (ACS) Journal of Proteome Research, scientists believe they
While an alkaline diet may help lower blood pressure, a new protein has been discovered that can help prevent hypertension. Researchers from the University of Iowa indicated that the protein channel ASIC2 helps trigger sensors in blood vessels to keep blood pressure in check. When ASIC2 is not present in the body, the brain never
It is well-known that milk can be a healthy, low-fat source of calcium -if you choose the skim or 2 percent versions. However, drinking milk can also be heart-healthy and decrease an individuals stroke risk by 15 to 20 percent. At the universities of Reading, Cardiff and Bristol in the UK, researchers have studied if
Chemists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have announced they are coming closer to developing more reliable standards for measuring vitamin D levels in blood. Currently, there is no standard laboratory test for measuring vitamin D levels in humans and no agreement on what is considered the optimal vitamin D level. “No
Its important when a person begins showing symptoms of diabetes to get checked out by a medical professional, as letting the disease progress without proper could lead to other health complications. According to a new study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology (CJASN), undetected kidney disease could be a result of
Scientists believe naringenin, a flavonoid derived from citrus fruit, may be useful in preventing weight gain and the onset of metabolic syndrome. Both of these conditions are believed to be strong contributing factors to type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, which in addition to their individual impact also carry significant public health costs. In the
Developed regions of the world also experience clean water problems, and California where supplies in major reservoirs and many groundwater basins are said to be below average is among them. However, breakthrough research from UCLA may help remedy the situation. A team of scientists from UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied