Adolescents who dont get the appropriate number of hours of sleep each night may increase their risk of developing obesity, according to findings presented at the Pediatrics Academic Societies annual meeting. More than 700 adolescents were enrolled into a study in which researchers monitored sleeping trends both during the week and on weekends. Also, on
Seeking natural remedies for migraine pain may be more important than ever, as a study has found that the condition may not only be associated with a lower quality of life, but may increase the risk of death from heart disease or stroke. Scientists from Iceland analyzed the migraine history of 18,725 people born between
The use of oral contraceptives and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may prevent brain aneurysms in post-menopausal women, according to findings presented at the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery annual meeting. Previous trials have found that women who have already experienced menopause are among the most common high-risk populations. In order to better understand the connection between
Researchers say more studies need to be conducted to determine whether taking Chinese herbal medicines can reduce the risk of developing diabetes. Herbal teas, pills and powders are used in many Asian countries to treat pre-diabetes as well as diabetes. They are thought to work in a number of different ways to help normalize blood
Among the potential side effects from taking antibiotics, diarrhea may be one of the most uncomfortable. A new study conducted at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University suggests that taking probiotics may help prevent this digestive problem, which researchers say causes up to 20 percent of people on antibiotics to stop taking their
The habit of eating well or poorly may be determined early in life. Child psychologists have discovered that toddlers almost universally gravitate to “junk” food when given the choice between health food and sugary or salty snacks. Their results appeared in a recent issue of the journal Appetite. Researchers presented dozens of children
can deliver crucial vitamins, minerals and nutrients, helping your body keep its cells in optimal shape. Recently, researchers from the UK’s Northumbria University determined that fish oil supplements may improve mental sharpness. Published in the British Journal of Nutrition, the report announced that taking fish oil which is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids
Researchers from Boston University have discovered a cheaper way to treat lower back pain may be yoga. In a study that appears in Alternative Therapies in Heart and Medicine it was found that a yoga trial helped those who were suffering from lower back pain but couldnt afford treatment. The researchers broke individuals suffering from
Individuals who are experiencing a low libido and are taking such as zinc and vitamin C may also want to try getting some sleep, as a new study suggests that a lack of sleep could be one of the main factors for a low sex drive. The National Sleep Foundation conducted a study that found
Dark chocolate has long been hailed as one of the health resources that are both delicious and good for you. Now, a new study from the University of Copenhagen has suggested that eating dark chocolate could help people reduce their cravings for unhealthy foods particularly when compared to the effects of consuming milk chocolate.