Cardiovascular disease patients who suffer from anxiety disorders may be linked to an increased risk of developing severe hearth problems, according to a study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry.
Adding antioxidants to one’s diet may lead to improved artery health and a lower risk of developing cardiovascular problems, according to findings published in Nutrition and Metabolism.
A new study has found the molecular composition in cranberry juice that protects the body against urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.
Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer and need to have a gland surgically removed may suffer some temporary nerve damage. Complications of this major nerve could lead to more health concerns, including the killing of healthy cells, as well as erectile dysfunction. However, researchers have discovered a protein that could speed up recovery of this complication.
A recent study has found that honey could be used in antibiotics, according to a report published in the FASEB Journal. In fact, researchers have found that when bees make honey, they add defense-1, a protein in their immune system that combats bacteria growth.
People who lead physically and mentally active lifestyles, which can lead to mild stress levels, may be at a lower risk of developing melanoma or colon cancer. This is because a recent study published in Cell suggests that a busy schedule could be preventing the growth of cancerous tumors.
According to an article published in Pain Medicine, new trends show that people who suffer from chronic pain are turning to alternative medicine therapies such as acupuncture and chiropractic visits. For six years, the University of Michigan (UM) Health System Study observed the ethnic and racial patterns of more than 5,700 people who used alternative medicine to treat chronic pain.
Wearing socks and slippers with little traction or going barefoot may be one of the leading causes of most falls suffered by elderly people while at home, according to findings published in Footwear Science. In fact, studies have found that 52 percent of fractures, sprains, dislocations and pulled or torn muscles occur because of unsafe footwear.
Patients who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease (PD) may have relief from symptoms associated with the condition in the near future, according to a study presented at the 2010 American Society for Stereotactical and Functional Neurosurgery.
Long-term use of aspirin may lead to a higher risk of developing Crohn’s disease, an illness that leads to inflammation and swelling throughout the digestive system, according to findings presented at the annual Digestive Disease Week conference.
A new cardiac surgery, which benefits infants born with underdeveloped hearts, may improve survival rates during the first year of life, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.
A new study may upset those who enjoy eating certain fruits with their cereal in the morning, according findings published in Free Radical Biology and Medicine.
A new study has found that the presence of testosterone and other male sex hormones in the ovaries may improve female fertility, according to findings published in Molecular Endocrinology.
A new study has found that changing the color of hospital gowns may benefit physicians’ ability to diagnose certain skin diseases, according to findings published in Medical Hypothesis.
Patients who exercise daily and eat a proper diet while receiving treatments for breast and prostate cancer may improve their overall health, according to a study that will be presented at this year’s annual meeting of American Society of Clinical Oncology.
