Alternative Medicine Medical Library Stories & Articles

Living to age 100 or more without major health problems is not unimaginable, health experts say – provided you abide by a number of proven health habits.
   
For example, a recent study on 20,000 Britons... ( Read more about 10 Healthy Habits for Living Long)

Since heart disease is the leading killer of Americans today, affecting some one in four people in the United States, a huge amount of suffering, heartache and medical resources could be saved if citizens undertook some simple lifestyle changes... ( Read more about 14-Point Checklist for a Healthy Heart)

More than 30 percent of a medicine chest of multivitamins failed to contain what they said they did, or were contaminated with lead, according to a report by the private company ConsumerLab.com
   
Among the 46... ( Read more about 30% of Multivitamins Don't Provide What They Say)

As you get older in years, you don’t have to decline in body and mind. So ditch the drugs, lose the hormone replacement therapy, forget about surgery, and instead follow these tips from the Chinese medical tradition that help to provide... ( Read more about 4 Natural Ways to Look and Feel Younger)

Such a simple - and vitally important - item as a blood pressure reading can be considerably inaccurate unless six simple factors are taken into account. Getting an accurate reading is important because a false high reading can cause unnecessary... ( Read more about 6 Factors in Accurate Blood Pressure Readings)

As many as 70 percent of overall cancer deaths may be linked to smoking, far beyond the rate of lung cancer mortality attributable to tobacco, according to recent research.

“This study provides support for the growing... ( Read more about 70 Percent of Cancers May Be Tobacco-Related)

There is widespread agreement among health professionals about the energy-boosting value of drinking enough water during the day. Water ensures that your body is able to form, for example, the blood and lymphatic fluid it needs. Water also... ( Read more about 9 Ways to Drink More Water)

ADHD brain scans have revealed new information that might help doctors develop more effective ADHD treatments. These new findings show that the problem may in fact be due to a physical problem with the nerves in the brain. It’s believed that... ( Read more about ADHD Brains)

“He was just so out of control with his hyperactivity that we sought medication at the age of four,” recalls Norine Eaton. Norine’s son Mark is now a teenager and she still works with him to conquer his attention deficit disorder. Desperate for... ( Read more about ADHD and Children)

You might have heard the expression, drink in moderation. Now there's evidence this is good advice. Not only can heavy drinking promote heart attacks, it can also increase one's risk of dying after a heart attack. There's a point at which more... ( Read more about AHA Drinking Dangers Web Script)

Acupuncture does as well and is longer-lasting than drug therapy in handling the hot flashes and sweating that afflicts 80 percent of women who are treated for breast cancer, according to recent research. In addition, the study showed,... ( Read more about Acupuncture Outperforms Drugs on Hot Flashes)

There is new hope for the millions of americans suffering from fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder that causes muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue for unknown reasons. It affects between three and six percent of Americans, mainly women.... ( Read more about Acupuncture and Fibromyalgia)

If you've tried all the pain medicines, the heat packs, and you still have aching knees, there's new evidence that acupuncture might help with your osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of joint disease, and the most common... ( Read more about Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis)

It might still seem a bit early, but now is the time for the millions of Americans who suffer from spring and summer allergies to be going on the offensive against their pollen problem. It depends on what you're allergic to, but when the... ( Read more about Ahead of Allergies)

It's long been known that vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption and thus good for bone and teeth health. But research now also suggests a role for vitamin D in fending off such chronic diseases as diabetes, immune disorders and cancer. ... ( Read more about Allure and Doubt Regarding Vitamin D)

A recent study from Penn State has found that American children are drinking insufficient amounts of milk and the dairy they are choosing to consume are very high in fat. The study examined a children's daily dairy intake and compared it with... ( Read more about American Children Are Not Consuming Enough Milk)

The American Heart Association Conference has kicked off in New Orleans. Researchers at Yale University looked at the effects of yoga and meditation on the risk of cardiovascular events, such as a heart attack or stroke. 33 people were followed... ( Read more about American Heart: Yoga, Wedding Bliss, and BP Control)

New guidelines released from the American Heart Association urge Americans to reduce their sugar consumption because there is mounting evidence that a high intake of added sugars can lead to a number of health conditions such as obesity, high... ( Read more about Americans Strongly Advised to Cut Sugar Consumption)

Being conscious of fat and sugar in your diet, and working out at the gym, may seem like the keys to a long and healthy life. But you may easily tire of calorie counting and workouts. It seems the real signs of whether you will be blessed with... ( Read more about Another Five Predictors of Long Life)

For those who suffer from outdoor allergies, a walk in the woods may not sound very relaxing. Planning and taking precautions now can help keep you active this summer. Here are some tips from the American Academy of Allergy Asthma &... ( Read more about Avoid Summer Allergies)

There's a good chance you or someone you care about has suffered with back pain that lasts a long time. Back pain is the second leading symptom seen by doctors in the United States. Now, one might think a powerful group of pain medicines can... ( Read more about Back Pain: Causes and Treatments)

Work is stressful. Perhaps more than ever. A new study out of the University of Toronto documents that 50 per cent of people bring their work home with them on a regular basis. And as the office seeps into our home lives, the stress associated... ( Read more about Balancing Work and Home Life is Getting More Difficult)

Doctors believe they have a huge breakthrough in the treatment of stroke victims…and it comes from the venom of vampire bats!

Having cold hands or feet are an annoyance that many of us deal with when we're exposed to cold temperatures or stress. But for individuals with Raynaud's Disease, the constriction of blood vessels is more severe, leading to coldness, numbness,... ( Read more about Biofeedback Allows Patients to Control Their Symptoms)

The value of Botox in treating and preventing chronic migraines in adults has been confirmed by four separate studies in the U.S., Canada and Europe. These studies have discovered that treatment with botulinum toxin type A was associated with... ( Read more about Botox May Be The Answer for Preventing Migraines)

In two unexpected findings of a recent brain-scan study, bullies appear to gain pleasure from fighting, lying and destroying property - and they seem to lack the ability to control their violent and thrill-seeking emotions. In the study, which... ( Read more about Brain Scan Reveals Bullies' Pleasure Pattern)

The new school year is now well under way, and with it there is sadly the recurring concern of many parents' is my child being bullied? There is evidence that bullying carries serious consequences, including an increased risk of suicide

A cup of coffee prior to intense exercise can make a workout more tolerable by modulating the way the nervous system processes pain, a recent study showed.
   
The study, published in the International Journal of... ( Read more about Caffeine Found to Reduce Pain of Exercise)

Giving the caffeine equivalent of five cups of coffee a day to aged mice with symptoms of Alzheimer's reversed two signs of the disease: it reversed memory impairment and reduced the hallmark protein (beta-amyloid) in the animals' blood and... ( Read more about Caffeine Found to Reverse Alzheimers' In Mice)

Numerous studies on flies, mice, and recently monkeys have suggested that limiting one's diet may be the key to a longer life. But a new study by US researchers suggests that fasting may impair the ability to cope with infection. ( Read more about Caloric Restriction May Not Be Answer to Longer Life)

In a new research effort, a University of Chicago team will investigate to what extent ginseng can kill cancer cells and will identify the herb's active biochemicals that may be responsible. In another project, the researchers will undertake to... ( Read more about Can Ginseng Fight Cancer?)

Chelation therapy, in which a chemical agent improves one's health by latching on to excess metal atoms in the body, forming complexes that are then excreted in the urine, so far has only limited proven effectiveness. Claims are often made that... ( Read more about Chelation Therapy Would Be Great, if It Works)

Tonight, we look at a popular alternative medicine treatment used for a variety of ills: chelation therapy. It's believed to work by removing metal and mineral toxins from the body. And now a government funded study is looking to see if it can... ( Read more about Chelation Therapy | Remedy or Ripoff?)

By now many of us have already had to deal with some kind of respiratory infection, and it’'s not even January. Sure, you take the cold and flu remedies off the shelf of your pharmacy; but what about mom’s good old chicken soup? Is it urban... ( Read more about Chicken Soup | Holistic Remedy for Colds)

The term child migraine itself sounds incongruous since migraines are not a problem we commonly think of as something that can affect our children. But child migraines are not such an unusual problem. Millions of kids suffer these debilitating... ( Read more about Child Migraines)

High cholesterol and children:

Detecting and treating high cholesterol in children is important to protect them against heart disease later in life. Darren Barrere looks like your average 13... ( Read more about Children & High Cholesterol)

Dr. Stephen B. Diccianni, DC Doctors Fifth Avenue Chiropractic Many people think that Chiropractic is only for your back. This misconception is easily understood; after all, chiropractors do work primarily on your back. However, chiropractic is... ( Read more about Chiropractic is great for low back pain, however ...)

Dark chocolate seems to boost people’s brain power and mitigate their tendency to grow tired from mental exertion, a recent study showed.
   
The researchers carried out their work at the Brain, Performance and... ( Read more about Chocolate May Aid Mental Ability and Fight Mental Fatigue)

Cognitive therapy can treat depression, but new research shows that switching between medication and cognitive therapy for depression, is often important. Priscilla Hernandez describes her world as going completely black. Deep, dark depression... ( Read more about Cognitive Therapy)

As a youngster, Angela Benvenuto had a diving accident which severely damaged her spine. Her vertebrae became compressed in several different places. "I was writhing in pain for years and it was my chiropractor who suggested yoga would be... ( Read more about Core Strengthening and Back Pain)

A body chemical that hinders the retrieval of memories seems to have the effect of reducing the fear associated with social and spider phobias, a recent study showed.
   
The chemical is the stress hormone known as... ( Read more about Cortisol Treatment May Help Halt Phobias)

Could a popular over the counter treatment be a new, legitimate answer for treating depression? New research suggests the supplement called DHEA is an effective way to help minor and even major depression. The connection between DHEA and... ( Read more about DHEA and Depression)

Depression is a widespread problem in America; major depression is seen in one in five women, and one in ten men here. That means many parents are depressed. So what does that do to the kids? Dr. Myrna Weissman, a psychologist at Columbia... ( Read more about Depression Latest)

“I actually used to think the best thing that could happen to me, I would just die, it would be great to just get hit by a car because it would put me out of my misery, I thought living was the worst thing,” says Karen Gormandy. 47 year old... ( Read more about Depression and Medication)

Finally researchers are exploring the biological value of belief in a Supreme Being. The good news, so to speak, is that belief in God can block anxiety and minimize stress. All this from a new study at the University of Toronto which explored... ( Read more about Does Belief in God Reduce Stress?)

The foundation run by fashion designer Donna Karan, founder of the DKNY clothing line, is partnering with Beth Israel Medical Center, in New York City, to test yoga, meditation and aromatherapy treatments against cancer over the course of a... ( Read more about Donna Karan to Fund Alternative Cancer Research)

Over the past few years, drug ads have become dominant in every form of media. But recently, there’s been a backlash. Are they good for the public, or a problem? This is now a four billion dollar a year industry. Direct to consumer drug ads are... ( Read more about Drug Ads: Good or Bad?)

It might seem a little odd, in the midst of a nationwide summer heat wave to turn our attention to head colds. But there’s new important research into a commonly used remedy for colds. After all, before you blink your eyes, autumn, and cold... ( Read more about Echinacea And Colds)

With dieting being the most commonly adopted method to lose weight, many of us refrain from taking up exercise. For people who are markedly overweight, it can be difficult to start an exercise program. But, the latest data shows the combination... ( Read more about Exercise Study)

What makes the story on the 14-point checklist for a healthy heart interesting is that it quotes Ara DerMarderosian, a professor of pharmacognosy at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. What is Pharmacognosy?  The American... ( Read more about Expert Commentary: Dr. Micozzi, M.D. - June 8, 2009)

Hundreds of studies on faith and healing have been conducted over the years and none have been conclusive. But if you ask the faithful, they'll say faith and healing are inextricably linked, and there's no better way to weather a health crisis.... ( Read more about Faith And Healing)

"When I tried to fall asleep my mind would race. I would have thoughts about illness and death, and I wouldn't be able to shut the thoughts off." says Marcy Negri. For Marcy Negri, who suffers from generalized anxiety disorder, unrelenting... ( Read more about Generalized Anxiety Disorder)

Ginseng, with two other ingredients that together form a traditional Japanese herbal medicine, promotes gastrointestinal health and regular bowel movements, a recent study showed.
   
The findings, published in the... ( Read more about Ginseng Combination Helps Bowel Movements)

A popular over the counter pair of supplements used by millions for osteoarthritis has been called into question in new research. We’re talking about glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate. Are they worth your money? The answer is….. maybe.... ( Read more about Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate)

Habitually working while sick, an increasingly common practice, can land a person in a situation in which his risk of having to take long-term sick leave is markedly increased, according to a recent study. The researchers, who published their work... ( Read more about Going to Work Sick Linked to Long-Term Leave)

A relatively new massage technique gets at stubborn scar tissue buried deep in muscles and joints, returning people to a delightfully pain-free and flexible condition. The technique, called Graston therapy, is usually performed by a massage... ( Read more about Graston Massage Breaks Up Deep Scar Tissue)

Men who drink green tea appear to have greater periodontal health than those who don't, a recent study revealed. And it seems the more green tea they drink, the better their gum health is. Periodontal disease is a chronic condition in which the... ( Read more about Green Tea Promotes Healthy Gums)

“No one can be as happy as I am, there are no words good enough, I was going to die,” says Janice Crispen. A tragic accident left Janice Crispen in debilitating neck pain. As a result, for years she suffered with crushing migraines…but on a... ( Read more about Guide to Affordable Medicine)

"It typically feels like a knife just grinding behind my eyes, just grinding and grinding." "Kind of like your head's in a vice." "Well, I just felt like puking." "Like death." Hangovers- the medical term is called veisalgia- are a common... ( Read more about Hangover Cure)

What do you do when you're fighting off a cold? Most of us get the recommended extra rest, plenty of water, and vitamin C, but some people use herbal supplements like Echinacea. Echinacea has been shown to help reduce the onset, duration and... ( Read more about Have a Cold? Try Echinacea: Natural Immune Enhancer)

As the effects of the flu vaccine shortage sweep the nation, the Centers for Disease Control is warning that health care workers need to make every effort to get vaccinated. Healthcare workers are a liability in terms of the spread of the flu... ( Read more about Health Care Workers & Flu Risk)

A new study says weight gain between pregnancies could lead to complications during pregnancy and during the delivery period, even in women who are not medically overweight. The study found that a gain of 3 or more BMI or body mass index units... ( Read more about Health Wrap: August 29th)

A new study finds that habitual snoring in women is strongly tied to body mass index—a marker of fatness-- and age. Overall, 7.6 percent of women snore. The frequency of snoring reaches its peak in women ages 50 to 59. Frequent snoring was... ( Read more about Health Wrap:Snoring, Fetuses and Pain)

Currently there are several available acid reflux treatments. 60 million Americans suffer from it. One-fourth of these, approximately 15 million, have daily symptoms. That is the case with patient Michael Mills.

Hot flashes can make life hell for women going through menopause. And they'e especially torturous for those who are being treated for, or who have just finished treatment for, breast cancer. So the federal government funded a five-week study at... ( Read more about Hypnosis Helps Control Hot Flashes)

There is new evidence to suggest that women who have a history of infertility may be at increased risk for several types of female cancers. Are the treatments the source of the problem?

The American public is becoming more accepting of innovative forms of medical treatment. Today most Western educated physicians accept acupuncture and Chinese medicine as a valid and alternative form of treatment for many medical issues, often... ( Read more about Japanese Kampo Medicine)

If someone you know might be drinking more than you think they should, there's some good news. New studies show connections between alcoholism and the kudzu vine, which may help combat alcohol abuse. Researchers have identified that the root of... ( Read more about Kudzu and Alcohol Abuse)

Forget an apple a day. There's new research that examines the health benefits of laughter, and shows that a good old guffaw can be terrific for your cardiovascular health. We all know it makes us feel better, but now scientists have looked... ( Read more about Laughter and Heart Health)

Elderly people with low levels of vitamin D in their blood have a 130 percent greater risk of developing cognitive impairment than people with high levels, a recent study showed. Cognitive impairment is a transitional phase between normal aging... ( Read more about Low Vitamin D Linked to Cognitive Impairment in Elderly)

If you’re married at midlife, you’ll have a 50 percent lower chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in your older years, according to a recent study.

And if you were once married but... ( Read more about Marriage Lowers Alzheimer's Risk)

Anita Jacobs juggles a hectic schedule. She travels all over the country as a corporate training lecturer, plus she's an author and a mom. But just over a year ago, her world was turned upside down. She was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had... ( Read more about Massage & Breast Cancer)

Sleep apnea – in which a sleeping person repeatedly ceases breathing for intervals – restricts the brain’s blood flow and raises its blood pressure, eventually disrupting the brain’s ability to control these dynamics and... ( Read more about Mechanics of Sleep Apnea Show Why It's Perilous)

Migraine sufferers seem to have an increased tendency to experience mood and anxiety disorders, according to a recent study - though it's not clear whether one causes the other or if both are caused by some unknown third factor. "An expanding... ( Read more about Mental Disorders Associated With Migraines)

Headaches affect roughly 45 million people in the United States. Of those people, migraine headaches are the most common type of headache that sends patients to their doctor's office. Migraines occur when constricting blood vessels in the brain... ( Read more about Migraines Affect Mostly Women)

Antidepressant use among women is associated with greater risk for sudden cardiac death, a recent study revealed.
   
But the reason for the link is unclear, and the fact doesn’t suggest that antidepressants... ( Read more about More Cardiac Death in Women Using Antidepressants)

Modern medicine is coming to agree that the new ways are not always necessarily the best ways. It's reaching the conclusion that the latest pharmaceuticals are not always necessarily the only way to assault an ailment, that homespun remedies... ( Read more about More Natural Cures for Workaday Woes)

In a large, well-regarded study on women, daily multivitamin use was found to provide no protection at all against breast cancer, colon cancer, heart attack, stroke, blood clots or premature death.
   
Previous... ( Read more about Multivitamins Found Useless Against Top Killers)

Even as a kid, you were able to find Carey Gordon in the kitchen. As a professional chef, cooking is his passion, but just 2 years ago, he didnt think hed ever be able to get behind the stove again. Tragically, several seizures and a stroke... ( Read more about Music Therapy)

In the midst of the debate on healthcare, it may be interesting to note to what extent the Federal government is changing its bureaucratic mindset about what is good medicine and healthcare. The evidence: The National Institute of Health's... ( Read more about NIH Endorses Alternative Therapies for Back Pain)

The human body has an array of defenses to protect itself. Our skin is a natural barrier protecting us from bacteria and viruses. The body has a natural internal thermostat that regulates body temperature despite the vagaries of the weather. ( Read more about Natural Killer Cells to the Rescue)

A relatively uncommon form of specialized dentistry can relieve pain that’s so excruciating it gives sufferers incapacitating migraines, makes it impossible for them to touch their own faces, and gives them ringing in their ears, to... ( Read more about Neuromuscular Dentistry Can Ease Jaw-Caused "Migraines")

A new antidepressant has just been approved by the FDA, but it did so with little fanfare, and at a time when antidepressants are under fire for allegedly triggering some to commit suicide. The drug is called cymbalta, it works differently from... ( Read more about New Antidepressant)

Thirty-one year old Kristi Rook says she has tried every lotion, potion and fad diet in the book, but, she just can’t get rid of her cellulite. “I run, I bike-ride, I kick box, I volleyball, all summer, you name it and I’ve tried it, it is so... ( Read more about New Cellulite Laser)

There are important new diabetes guidelines just released that instruct most Type 2 diabetics to take cholesterol-lowering medication. The goal is to cut down on their risk for heart attacks and strokes, common killers in this patient... ( Read more about New Diabetic Guidelines)

69 year old Betty Dreschel had plans of enjoying every moment of retirement being active and social with friends, but incontinence left her feeling anxious. "If you were out socially, and you got either a coughing spell or even if you laughed a... ( Read more about New Incontinence Therapy)

“"You can’'t concentrate, you can't’ focus, I probably couldn’'t even dial 911 if I had to, you can’'t concentrate, you run around like a rat in the cage,” says cluster headache sufferer, " Stephen Coutsourakis. The unbearable pain of cluster... ( Read more about New Treatment for Cluster Headaches)

U.S. government data shows approximately 75% of women daily smokers are interested in quitting, and of these nearly 47% attempted to quit during the previous year. Unfortunately, among those who do quit, only 7% are still tobacco-free one year... ( Read more about Nicotine Patch Study)

President Obama’s love-hate affair with cigarettes is emblematic of that of thousands of other smokers in America who would like to quit but who are repeatedly pulled back into tobacco’s orbit by stress and addictive urges.

Depression isn’t all “in the head.” There are a number of disturbing and quite physical symptoms – very depressing in their own right – that can be markers for the condition, especially if several of them occur... ( Read more about Nine Physical Symptoms of Depression to Watch For)

The number of American children receiving chiropractic care is steadily increasing, recent surveys have showed.
     
Since 1991, according to survey data released by the American Chiropractic Association, the... ( Read more about Number of Children Getting Chiropractic Care Increases)

For some time now, obesity has been associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. It's well established that obese, postmenopausal women have an increased risk of breast cancer compared with postmenopausal women of normal weight. Part of... ( Read more about Obesity and Mammogram Errors)

Should your doctor be prescribing you medicine for a condition when using it in that way is not approved by the food and drug administration? That’s what many physicians are doing. The Food and Drug Administration evaluates new drugs entering... ( Read more about Off Label Drug Use)

In 2005, a study found that one in five hospitals provided their patients with the option of alternative medicine, but by 2007 that number had risen to one in three. "The largest hospitals in the U.S. are doing it," said Laurel Anderson, former... ( Read more about One-Third of Hospitals Provide Alternative-Medicine Option)

If you are one of the many Americans who have already received the flu shot this season, consider yourself lucky! But for the rest of us, there is the over-the-counter drug called Oscillococcinum which is claiming to shorten the length of your... ( Read more about Oscillo | Homeopathy)

Studies reveal the hidden dangers behind outdoor secondhand smoke exposure. A 2006 U.S. Surgeon General's Report claims secondhand smoke kills tens of thousands of people each year, and it has long been claimed that second hand smoke can be... ( Read more about Outdoor Secondhand Smoke)

Gerard O’Donnell has been longing for a good night’s sleep for years. “I can be in bed for ten hours and it feels like I slept for about 90 minutes, basically the test I had done shows that I wake up 67 times per hour.” As a firefighter and... ( Read more about Pillar Procedure)

More than a third of the patients who participated in an eight-week kick-the-habit program that started before a scheduled surgery and continued after were able to stop smoking – and were still tobacco-free a year later, according to a... ( Read more about Pre-Surgery Smoking-Cessation Program Successful)

Have you been to a practitioner besides your family physician? Whether chiropractic care, acupuncture, yoga or homeopathy, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has become increasingly common in the United States, and 72% of adults use some... ( Read more about Rapid Rise in "Complementary" Medical Services)

If Americans cut their overly heavy salt consumption by as little as 1 gram (400 milligrams of sodium) a day, the result would be 200,000 lives saved from heart disease and stroke over the course of a decade, according to a recent study.Reducing Salt a Little Can Increase Health a Lot)

A Review in The Lancet reveals the importance of healthy lifestyle choices to reduce stressors related to cardiovascular risk factors. Researchers from John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore examined records between 1990 to 2006. They observed how... ( Read more about Reducing Stress Lowers Risk of Cardiovascular Problems)

We’re all looking for that great answer to weight loss. Oh there are a lot of remedies; some come in pill form, and some in a bottle. In this week’s Remedy or Ripoff report, we look at a new water--that’s right, water--that claims to burn fat.... ( Read more about Remedy or Rip off?: Skinny Water)

A new review of medical literature in the highly regarded Cochrane Library surprisingly casts doubt on the value of supplements and calcium-fortified foods to build stronger bones in kids! The review shows that supplementing the diet with... ( Read more about Reports on Herbs for lower back pain)

Step aside, Prozac and Valium, and make way for some natural alternatives that, while they might not do as dramatic a job at relieving anxiety, certainly have the anxiety-relieving benefit that they have no nasty side effects whatever. Berries.... ( Read more about Seven Anxiety-Fighting Foods)

Seven out of ten children in the US have low levels of vitamin D, putting them at greater risk of eventually suffering from bone disease high blood pressure and other heart disease risk factors, according to research published in the online... ( Read more about Seventy Percent of Children Low In Vitamin D)

Most people with persistent, unexplained muscle and bone pain have low levels of vitamin D in their blood, a recent study discovered. Other studies have found vitamin D to be crucially important for healthy bones, bone marrow and blood vessels,... ( Read more about Severe Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Achiness)

Chronic sleep deprivation demonstrated in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease makes brain plaques appear earlier and more often, according to a Washington University School of Medicine report published in Science Express. The researchers involved... ( Read more about Sleep Loss And Alzheimer's Linked)

If you’re a smoker, do you choose light cigarettes to limit your exposure to the dangerous substances in tobacco? That may be more of a woman thing to do. There’s a huge difference between the smoking habits and beliefs of men and... ( Read more about Smoking Study)

Some studies show St. Johns wort helps alleviate depression, and some don't. But one government agency, one educational institution and a nonprofit biomedical group recently gave it a something of a thumbs-up. "There is some scientific evidence... ( Read more about St. John's Wort and Depression)

There is new hope for patients who suffer from vertigo, the condition characterized by severe dizziness that causes rooms to seem like they're spinning. A commonly used steroid medication has been shown to be helpful for the treatment of... ( Read more about Steroid Therapy for Vertigo)

Are stress and infertility linked? Is the ability to conceive impacted by the pressures that people have to deal with in their daily lives? At the age of 36 Deborah Horskey was faced with a brutal reality. Her biological clock had been fast... ( Read more about Stress and infertility)

The herb ginkgo biloba's reputation as a fountain of mental acuity has been tarnished by a recent six-year study, which showed it has no effect on the onset or progression of dementia or Alzheimer's disease. The research, which was published in... ( Read more about Study Finds Ginkgo Biloba Ineffective)

A new study suggest positive effects of chelation therapy. A new study by Ohio State Medical Center suggests a link between mercury and heart disease, traced to the activation of a relatively unknown enzyme, which triggers a process leading to... ( Read more about Study Supports the Efficacy of Chelation Therapy)

Summer is a great season to enjoy what nature has to offer - fresh fruits and vegetables. Whether you're trying to lose weight or just want to eat healthy, summer provides your pick of produce. Summer fruits and vegetables in addition to having... ( Read more about Super Summer Foods)

What is the Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that is used for many purposes. Historically it has been used for many different things. Asbestos mainly was used... ( Read more about Understanding Asbestosis | Symptoms, Causes, Treatments)

It is supposed to be the joyous holiday season. But around the winter solstice sunlight is usually pretty short-lived. With daylight at a premium, darkness can cause seasonal affective disorder depression due to lack of light. While it comes... ( Read more about Understanding SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER)

"I turn over in bed, I get a spin, and I'll have to hold on thinking I'm going to fall out of bed, it's that bad." Mary Henderson's vertigo symptoms were was so bad she couldn't even get out of bed. "I missed a lot of work. I've been out of... ( Read more about Vertigo Treatment)

Adolescents with low levels of vitamin D in their blood have a greater frequency of high blood pressure and elevated blood sugar, a recent study revealed, leaving them vulnerable to later heart problems and diabetes.
    Vitamin D Deficiency Linked to Teen Cardiovascular Problems)

Vitamin D, previously shown to benefit cancer, osteoporosis and heart disease, appears to prevent or delay the inception of diabetes, and to alleviate its symptoms among those already afflicted with it, according to a recent review of various... ( Read more about Vitamin D for Diabetes)

New studies demonstrate that waiting may be the best alternative to back surgery. Approximately 1.5 million back surgeries are performed worldwide. These surgeries are performed to address painful problems associated with slipped or misaligned... ( Read more about Waiting May Reduce Need for Back Surgery)

Exercising has the effect of making cigarettes appear less attractive, potentially aiding smokers who want to quit. The new study from the University of Exeter shows that exercise can reduce the draw of cigarettes and smoking related images... ( Read more about Want To Quit Smoking? Try Some Exercise)

What is Cancer?

Cancer is a term used to describe a group of illnesses all having certain common characteristics. There are over 200 different types of cancer and all have a... ( Read more about What is Cancer and How it is Caused)

By Dr. Chitti Moorthy -Director, Departments of Radiation Medicine and Radiology, New York Medical College, Valhalla , NY The cause of cancer lies deep within the building blocks of a person's cells (genes and DNA). If these blocks become... ( Read more about What is Cancer? Searching for the Cause)

Hoodia is the latest appetite suppressant rage! It comes from a cactus-like plant in South Africa. It was used by tribesman as an appetite suppressant so they could go on long hunting and gathering trips. That appetite suppressant effect is... ( Read more about What is Hoodia?)

Dr. Sattesh Babu of Vascular Associates of Westchester discusses Peripheral Arterial Disease, who is at risk, why it is important to be screened and current treatments. Pad is essentially a blockage of the arteries in the lower... ( Read more about What is Peripheral Arterial Disease?)

How the Body Ages:

The nucleus of every cell has 23 pairs of... ( Read more about Why and How Does the Body Age?)

There have been plenty of studies done showing the health benefits of alcohol on the heart, and plenty of rumors that the health benefits of red wine are far greater than those of other alcohols. Unfortunately for dipsomaniacs, the fact remains... ( Read more about Wine Benefits)

Once autumn arrives, Michael Panella can be found spending a lot of time outdoors. He loves taking on home projects that allow him to work in his back yard. But, the dropping temperature causes Michael’s rosacea, a flushing and redness of the... ( Read more about Winterizing Your Skin)

“My grandmother died at 67 of heart disease and she was a diabetic, my mother died at 59 from heart disease, my sister who was two years older than me died at 51 from heart disease, my oldest sister who is five years older than me had her first... ( Read more about Women & Heart Centers)

The fattening of America is so out there, so obvious, the question has become how do we get the message that we need to reverse the trend? Perhaps, the message is sinking in, at least among women. New research released by the CDC shows, among... ( Read more about Women, Obesity Rates, and the Fountain of Youth)

Nowadays, many of us are glued to our desks and computers while we're at work, sitting for hours at a time and not budging. Alarmingly, recent research shows that all of that sitting can cause significant stress in the back, neck, arms and legs... ( Read more about Work Chair Pain)

It would make sense at first glance that workplace stress leads to heart disease--no surprise, right? But the latest research shows chronic stress at work can also leads to diabetes--and that--raises eyebrows. “Deadlines, they ask you questions... ( Read more about Work Stress and Metabolic Syndrome)

A recent report by health provider BUPA has found that people's worries are damaging their health by causing sleepless nights, loss of sex drive, and erratic eating habits. The 2007 Worry Report demonstrates that almost one in five people... ( Read more about Worried Sick? There Might Be Some Truth There)

You know, every year at this time, we talk about pollen counts and every year they always sound high. And it seems almost every year we’re saying this year is a bad allergy year. But this year really is a horrible year for allergies. In fact,... ( Read more about Worst Allergy Season Ever!)

Yoga may offer solutions for depression, anxiety and epilepsy. Reports from the World Health Organization and elsewhere estimate that mental illness comprises fifteen percent of the global disease burden. Depression and anxiety disorders... ( Read more about Yoga Is a Possible Treatment For Depression)

Taking yoga classes yields a slight but important decrease in the fear of falling among senior citizens, a recent study showed, as well as conferring greater lower-body flexibility and removing constraints on their leisure activities.

When Beth Adamusik was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 10 years ago, she felt like she had been given a death sentence. "I was devastated, I used to cry constantly, I was a mess, I thought my life would be over." says Beth.

Most people would npt consider a 35 year old a likely candidate for serious heart trouble, even if she is a young smoker. But new research shows that young smokers between 35 and 39 are at a significantly higher risk of heart attacks than their... ( Read more about Young Smokers)

But that’s where the question lies: at what point does one really get life-protecting benefit from exercise--beyond the benefits of a better figure?