Mediterranean diet helps fight Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study from the Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia. The Mediterranean diet is known for its amazing heart health benefits, but the new study shows that it can benefit the brain as well. The diet puts emphasis on fresh […]
Acetaminophen while pregnant is associated with child behavioral problems, according to new research from the United Kingdom. Evie Stergiakouli, Ph.D., of the University of Bristol, United Kingdom, and coauthors looked at data from 7,796 mothers and studied the associations between acetaminophen intake and child behavioral problems. The study abstract reported […]
Acupuncture beats morphine for pain relief, according to recent research from Fattouma Bourguiba University Hospital in Tunisia. The researchers showed that is more effective and faster at treating pain than intravenous morphine with less side effects. Over 300 emergency room patients were included in the study — half were in […]
McDonald’s has stopped using antibiotics in chicken, and sooner than promised, in an effort to appease health-conscious consumers. McDonald’s will replace corn syrup in hamburger buns with real sugar this month and has removed antibiotics found in human medicine from its chicken as well. The major fast food company also […]
Dangerous levels of toxic chemicals were found in drinking water for 6 million Americans, according to brand new research from Harvard. Levels of polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), which are linked to cancer and other health conditions, are too high in water for 6 million American people. “For many years, […]
Drinking alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer, according to recent research from five Spanish universities in a European investigation. The link between alcohol and cancer is certainly nothing new. It has been known for years and confirmed by many studies. The European researchers write that the risk of breast […]
Fish oil heals the heart after heart attack, according to an exciting new study from the American Heart Association. According to the researchers, giving heart attack patients high dose of omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil, everyday for six months significantly improved heart function and reduced scarring. The shape and […]
Prebiotics may help fight asthma caused by physical activity, according to a new study from Nottingham Trent University in the United Kingdom. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology: Prebiotics are a non-digestible, fiber type compound. They are found naturally in foods like garlic, dandelion greens, onions, […]
