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Fish rich diet lowers leptin

...ian diet. The findings suggest a diet high in fish helps the body control blood levels of leptin,// a subst...s the relationship between leptin and body fat and helps the body be more sensitive to the leptin message," Somers said. Not only did leptin levels not incre...

Supplements for Ear Infections

...apentaenoic acid (EPA), an omega-3 fatty acid that helps decrease inflammation. Researchers also confirmed previous studies that show lower levels of vitamin A and selenium in children. In the second part of the study, seven of the eight children received the three nutritional supplements. These children ...

Stop and think before you eat

...60 years. However, "being a restrained eater also helps offset the effect of disinhibition," Roberts added. "Restrained eaters are those who count calories (and) tend to shop for low-fat foods. So these behaviors seem to help some, but not as much as not overindulging when you don't need to," she said. Ro...

Niacin Safe for Diabetics

...s of HDL cholesterol (the "good" cholesterol) also helps minimize unwanted side effects. Vega felt that, this extended-release form is designed to circumvent the bothersome side effects of regular niacin, such as flushing of the skin. More than 50 percent of the patients in the study were able to complete ...

Herbal extract aids in rheumatoid arthritis

...apy is effective. An ancient Chinese herbal remedy helps relives the painful symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis. In China, an extract from a vine known as TWHF// (short for Tripterygium wilfordii Hook F) s long been used to treat arthritis and immune system problems. Now a study by researchers for the US Nat...

Carbon monoxide passes down

... monoxide. The use of catalytic converters in cars helps bring down the carbon monoxide content of exhaust fumes. Researchers at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have been assessing the impact the Act has had on carbon monoxide mortality. They find a decrease of 20 per cent in accidental de...

Benefits in fertility procedures

...of conditions prior to implanting the embryo. This helps eliminate the implantation of embryos that are not going to result in live births. Dr. Werlin and colleagues are currently studying how useful PGD is in women of advanced maternal age, those who have recurrent pregnancy loss, and women with two or m...

Advantages of Red Wine

...mmonly referred to as the "good" cholesterol. This helps show some light on why red wine is believed to be protective against cardiovascular disease. // Researchers compared HDL cholesterol levels between 40 men who drink every now and then, those who are regular drinkers and those who are heavy drinkers....

FDA Approves Remodulin for Pulmonary Hypertension

...utics has claimed that Remodulin's delivery system helps reduce the risk of sepsis associated with the delivery of Flolan....

A new discovery about Acetaminophen

...t is COX-2 which generates pain signals, but COX-1 helps produce the protective mucus that lines the stomach. Inhibition of COX-1 leads to the sometimes serious side effects of NSAIDs like stomach irritation and bleeding. Researchers at Brigham University in the US have now discovered a new COX enzyme, C...

A new discovery about Acetaminophen

...t is COX-2 which generates pain signals, but COX-1 helps produce the protective mucus that lines the stomach. Inhibition of COX-1 leads to the sometimes serious side effects of NSAIDs like stomach irritation and bleeding. Researchers at Brigham University in the US have now discovered a new COX enzyme, C...

An insight about Schizophrenia

...d right sides of the brain. This part of the brain helps us know who we are seeing and also what they may be thinking or feeling through their facial expressions. Other research has suggested schizophrenics may have problems recognizing faces and facial expressions, and this may be related to many of the s...

Alternative to blood Transfusions

...C-201 effectively provides an oxygen 'bridge' that helps keep acutely anemic patients stable during and after surgery. It can also fill an unmet medical need when compatible red blood cells are not readily available or when there is a need or preference to avoid blood transfusions."...

Decrease in calories slows aging of the heart

...dication, at a molecular level, of how eating less helps you live longer - by prolonging the active life of the heart. What's more, these changes were seen in mice who were middle-aged ....

New device aids esophagal cancer

...new type of study it was observed that the valve helps patients with advanced esophagal cancer swallow without complications. The main symptom of esophagal cancer is difficulty in swallowing. Unfortunately, the cancer is often well advanced by the time this symptom// becomes obvious. According to surviva...

Eczema patients lack natural antibiotic in skin

...lions of atopic dermatitis patients. "This study helps explain why 90 percent of atopic dermatitis patients are colonized by staphylococcus aureus and 30 percent develop active infections," said the study’s senior author, Donal Leung, Head of Pediatric Allergy-Immunology at National Jewish Medical and Re...

Hormone Imbalance may lead to prolonged fatigue

...-pituitary-adrenal) axis is a hormonal system that helps the body deal with physical and psychological stress.// The end result is the production of the stress hormone cortisol by the adrenal glands. Chronic fatigue is characterized by aches, pains and overwhelming tiredness. It's cause is not well under...

Overcoming actively may help in breast cancer

...ew review proposes that having a good coping style helps women to deal positively with breast cancer. There is much debate over whether mental attitude makes a difference in the fight against cancer. Researchers in the US have been looking// at several studies and they conclude that stress, mental outlook ...

Decision making made easier

...ives extra information about your health issue and helps you make up your mind. It has been trialled with women deciding whether or not to opt for hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and with men considering the treatment options for prostate problems. In both instances, the videodisc was liked by both patie...

Exercise with music aids with lung disorders

...he distance they can walk in a fixed time and this helps them maintain their everyday abilities and independence. Researchers at Ohio State University now report on the beneficial effect of music when walking for such patients. They studied two groups of twelve patients undergoing pulmonary rehabilitatio...

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