Thursday, February 13, 2025

Would You Stop Eating Out To Lose Weight?

Going out to eat has become a major part of our culture. Frequently eating out and consuming high-calorie foods in large portions at restaurants can contribute to excess calorie intake and weight gain. However, a study in the January/February 2012 issue of the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior demonstrates that individuals can eat out and still lose weight.

Essential Oil Pill Prevents PMS, Study Suggests

A pill containing a mix of essential oils has been shown to significantly reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Researchers writing in BioMed Central's open access journal Reproductive Health tested the tablets by carrying out a randomised, controlled trial in 120 women.

Most H1N1 Patients With Respiratory Failure Treated With Oxygenating System Survive...

Despite the severity of disease and the intensity of treatment, most patients in Australia and New Zealand who experienced respiratory failure as a result of 2009 influenza A(H1N1) and were treated with a system that adds oxygen to the patient's blood survived the disease, according to a new study. The influenza A(H1N1) pandemic affected Australia and New Zealand during the 2009 southern hemisphere winter, causing an epidemic of...

Drinking Tea Shown to Reduce Risk of Developing Type 2 Diabetes...

A systematic review and meta-analysis of 19 cohort studies involving more than 1 million adults from eight countries finds that moderate consumption of black,...

Cocoa Shown to Safely Reduce Blood Pressure and Arterial Stiffness in...

Cocoa flavanols have previously been found to lower blood pressure and arterial stiffness as much as some blood pressure medication. However, the effectiveness of...

An Apple Or Pear A Day May Keep Strokes Away

Apples and pears may keep strokes away. That's the conclusion of a Dutch study published in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association in which researchers found that eating a lot of fruits and vegetables with white flesh may protect against stroke.

Only 5% Of Americans Engage In Vigorous Physical Activity On Any...

On any given day, most U.S. adults report performing predominantly sedentary and light activities, according to a new study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. Overall only 5.07% report any vigorous intensity activity. The most frequently reported moderate activity was food and drink preparation.

“Remarkable” Effects of Grape Consumption on Health and Lifespan

Recent studies released by Dr. John Pezzuto and his team from Western New England University show “astonishing” effects of grape consumption and “remarkable” impacts...

Disinfectant Use During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma and Eczema

Use of disinfectants by pregnant women may be a risk factor for asthma and eczema in their children, finds a population study, published online...

Present Imperfect: Doctors In Training Work Even When Ill, Study Finds

A new study demonstrates that young doctors often fail to heed the Biblical injunction, "physician, heal thyself." In a research letter published in the September 15, 2010, issue of JAMA, researchers report that three out of five residents surveyed came to work in the previous year while sick, possibly exposing their patients and colleagues to suboptimal performance and, in many cases, communicable disease.

It Doesn’t Matter Much Which Fiber You Choose – Just Get...

That huge array of dietary fiber supplements sold in drugstores and grocery aisles can be overwhelming to a consumer, making it difficult to know...

Herbal Supplement Shows Promise Against Lung Inflammation and Cancer

Berberine, a natural compound found in plants such as barberry and goldenseal, suppresses the proliferation of lung cancer cells in the lab, new research...