Fertility problems affect about one in six couples and 30% of cases are linked to improper sperm production. For couples with this issue, two recent studies highlight the benefits of nutritional supplements. At the University of Ancona in Italy, a pilot study examined...
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GERD be gone! Herbs for heartburn
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a disorder of the esophagus and is the most common reason for heartburn. GERD occurs when a muscular ring called the lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is weakened, which allows irritating, acidic stomach contents to pass up...
Joint Forces: Glucosamine found to enhance pain reliever
Glucosamine, a supplement used for arthritis and joint pain, boosts the pain relieving power of ibuprofen, according to a new study by Temple University researchers. They say the combination could allow patients to take a lower dose and get the same pain relief with...
Iron Out Brain Function! Mineral improves cognitive performance
Young women who took an iron supplement for 16 weeks significantly improved their attention, short-term and long-term memory, and their performance on cognitive tasks, even though many were not considered to be anemic when the study began, according to researchers at...
Hope for Colitis: Researchers say probiotics may dramatically reduce symptoms
A type of 'friendly bacteria' may be a key treatment to manage of one of the most common forms of inflammatory bowel disease - ulcerative colitis. Results from a four-week patient trial led by Professor George Macfarlane showed that many of the patients' symptoms were...
Honey Heals! Researcher details antibacterial power of honey
Research undertaken by Dr Shona Blair at Sydney University has shed some light on the unusual antibacterial activity of certain types of honey, leading to a greater understanding of the ability of some honeys to kill pathogenic bacteria and promote wound healing. In a...
Herb-Drug Warning: Ginseng with Warfarin may alter effects, says report.
Researchers from the University of Chicago report that ginseng interferes with warfarin, a drug commonly used to prevent blood clots. The researchers encourage anyone who takes both ginseng and warfarin, also known as Coumadin, to notify his or her doctor and urged...
Improve mental function with iron
Young women who took iron significantly improved their attention, short-term and long-term memory, and their performance on cognitive tasks, even though many were not considered anemic when the study began, according to researchers at Penn State University. The study...
Antioxidant fights prostate cancer
In the last decade, antioxidants have moved to the front line in the fight against cancer. Research shows they have preventative effects on cancer cell growth as well as many other benefits, from anti-aging to heart health. Previous research indicates that quercetin,...
Cod liver oil for kids: more benefits
Our parents and grandparents often claim to know what’s best for us. In the case of cod liver oil, it turns out they were right! Recent studies show that giving kids this traditional remedy (and supplementing with it while pregnant) can help reduce the risk of a child...