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, coffee, tomato-based sauces, wine and high-fat foods.

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Patients being treated in intensive care units (ICU) in hospitals may see benefits from taking fish oils intravenously, according to a new study. Findings published in Critical Care, suggest that there are multiple health benefits from receiving intravenous treatments of fish oil.

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A new study suggests that those taking Celebrex^® for arthritis may be increasing their risk for a heart attack or stroke. According to researchers from the University of Michigan, adults who take an aspirin to prevent heart complications in addition to Celebrex^® for joint pain are counteracting their medications.

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While people with high blood pressure may consider trying an alkaline diet that is high in fruits and vegetables to help with the issue, others who use monitors to measure their levels while they slumber may be losing sleep over it. Scientists are suggesting that patients who are losing sleep over their blood pressure monitors may be affecting the test results, according to a study found in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

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Scientists are in the process of determining ways to keep bones strong and healthy in hopes of discovering how to prevent osteoporosis. While some nutritionists believe that nutritional supplements such as vitamin D and calcium could be good for bone strength, researchers are examining a tissue culture that grows human bones.

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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 blood circulation to the limbs, which can ultimately cause an amputation.

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Post-menopausal women who suffer from HIV have a higher risk of bone fractures, a new study suggests.

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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 sugar disease may want to start taking natural remedies such as ginseng and magnesium to help reduce the severity of their symptoms.

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It may be a good idea to look into nutritional supplements for heart conditions, as researchers have recently found that certain heart medications may have a harmful effect on the organ. In a new study published in Circulation Research, it was found that beta-blockers that only target the beta-receptors may undermine the functions of the heart and put the organ in jeopardy.

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Vitamin D may be a beneficial natural supplement as a new study has found that levels of the nutrient are associated with survival rates of lymphoma patients. The nutrient is most commonly received from sunlight exposure, but can also be found in various food and dairy products.

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A researcher was recently honored for his work in treating coronary artery disease, which is the leading cause of death in the U.S according to eurekalert.org. One way to prevent clogged arteries is with a healthy dietary intake, which one might find with an alkaline diet.

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A new study has found a derivative of cholesterol is necessary for brain cell formation. Researchers at Sweden’s Karolinska Institute say tests on mice prove that the formation of dopamine-producing neurons during brain development is dependent on the activation of a specific receptor in the brain by an oxidized form of cholesterol called oxysterol.

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The main component found in chili peppers has been shown to prevent and reduce heart damage during a heart attack, according to a new study. The study published in the journal Circulation, finds that applying capsaicin, which is the main component in chili peppers and the active ingredient in some common pain creams, to specific skin areas on mice caused sensory nerves in the skin to trigger signals in the nervous system.

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Researchers have discovered a protein that could be used to distinguish between aggressive and non-aggressive forms of prostate cancer. The study, published in the British Journal of Cancer, suggests that the presence of a protein, called Hsp-27, in cancer cells was an indicator that the disease will progress and require treatment.

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The world’s largest quality of life study to date has found one in three people dealing with chronic chest pain says it affects their daily lives. The study appearing in the Archives of Internal Medicine reveals 29 percent of patients experience angina chest pain at least once a week, despite contemporary medical treatments.

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