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A new osteoarthritis treatment is on the horizon, and it involves using a patient’s own fat cells. Word of the success of this new approach comes from a team in the Czech Republic.
A contentious ingredient often hidden in weight loss drugs is in the spotlight again as the FDA begins to clamp down on makers of weight loss drugs who claim that the ingredients they are using are natural; and thereby, allowable by law. Here is what the FDA found with a listing of specific products, plus their cover names that you should watch out for in your weight loss supplements.
In a first study published in the journal Lancet researchers have found mindfulness therapy, also known as cognitive behavioral therapy to be as effective as antidepressant medications that can often have side effects that are intolerable.
Yet another study has found that there is no link between the vaccination for measles, mumps and rubella and autism, even among children who are at high risk for the disorder.
The relationship between seizures, optic neuritis, and multiple sclerosis may seem difficult to fathom, but the results of a new study shed some light on the subject. It appears that the common antiseizure drug called phenytoin has the ability to help prevent the development of acute optic neuritis, an eye condition frequently seen in people who have multiple sclerosis.
It’s one of the unfortunate hazards of the diet supplement industry - pills that offer a new life for dieters that actually take their lives away as reported recently by ABC News about a young woman from the UK who died from diet pills purchased online.
New research funded by the Juvenile Diabetes Association found taking insulin by mouth helps boost immunity to prevent type 1 diabetes in children at high risk for the disease.
Two topical skin drugs that are already approved for dermatology purposes could be beneficial for people with multiple sclerosis. The finding comes from a research team at Case Western Reserve.
Cancer smokers are more likely than smokers without cancer to quit after two years, with nearly a third dropping the habit after their diagnosis.
It’s a fact of physiology and psychology - women unfortunately have a harder time losing weight. Here’s why, and what you can do about it to turn the tables on this sex-biased weight loss battle.
It seems possible that maple syrup could help humans fight infection. Researchers recently discovered maple syrup has properties that make antibiotics more effective and could help protect us from the threat of superbugs that have become resistant to antibiotics.
Fibromyalgia patients often struggle as they search for a good doctor who understands the condition and is willing to listen to them. There are numerous horror stories of doctors who ignore symptoms and misdiagnose patients, so it is important to find one that you can trust.
Better Batter Gluten Free Flour was founded by Naomi Poe, and the company makes gluten-free, GMO-free and vegan products. However, Poe recently shared that the company is struggling, and she is reaching out to the celiac disease community for help. The expansion has left the company with bills, and vendors still need to be paid.
Are you looking for something besides (or to supplement) dieting and strength training for losing those unwanted pounds? Here’s one man’s discovery on how yoga is great for losing weight, and a video on how to do nine easy yoga moves in just 10 minutes to help you shed those unwanted pounds.
Researchers are trying to understand more about bacteria in the gut and how diversity of microbes promote or adversely affect our health. A new study suggests Western lifestyle might be the culprit for disappearing bacteria in our intestines that can have implications for health.
High doses of biotin, which is also known as vitamin H, were associated with improvements in disability among patients with progressive multiple sclerosis. The results of this latest study, which follows on the heels of another research endeavor concerning biotin for multiple sclerosis, will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting on April 24, 2015.
Divorcees are more likely to have a heart attack than their married counterparts, but divorced women are more likely than men to have a heart attack, according to a new study.
People who don’t know whether their headache is just a headache or a migraine may be missing out on useful treatments, according to an expert at the American Migraine Foundation (AMF).
It’s one problem many foreign newcomers discover after they have moved to America - they are getting fat! Here is what one health expert found when he came to America and how he developed Peruvian superfoods to fight his weight gain.
Black men have a higher risk of prostate cancer than white men, but obese black men are at a significantly increased risk of developing the disease, according to new research.
Homestyle Meats is recalling several types of its sausages because of undeclared wheat. The company shares that the label mistakenly did not include wheat as one of the ingredients. If you have celiac disease or are sensitive to gluten, you should not consume these products.
Researchers have discovered they can predict who will develop breast cancer years into the future by looking at blood test samples using a food science method. The scientists say the results of their investigation could mean a paradigm shift in the way breast cancer is diagnosed.
The first Canadian clinical trial to explore mesenchymal stem cell therapy for multiple sclerosis is now underway with the help of a $4.2 million grant. This groundbreaking effort is under the direction of Mark S. Freedman, MD, of the University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital.
Probiotics are touted for their health benefits. Some evidence suggests taking supplements or eating foods containing Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), such as yogurt, can help stave off respiratory infections, boost immunity, aid weight loss and more. Researchers have been trying to understanding how so-called friendly gut bacteria work to keep us healthy.
Last week, you were provided with 5 rules on how to maximize your weight training for weight loss. So now that you’ve started adding weight training to your diet plan, here are some additional recommended weight training tips that will further help your weight loss efforts.
Men taking muscle building supplements may be increasing their risk of testicular cancer by as much as sixty-fivepercent finds a new study. Authors for the first of a kind study say billions of dollars are spent annually on supplements that contain creatine or androstenedione.
Depression and diabetes on their own can affect the brain, but together they can significantly increase the risk of dementia, a new study found.
Green tea and apples are both known to be healthy additions to our diet. Now researchers understand more about how apples and tea can protect us from heart disease and cancer.
Use of marijuana for epilepsy has been going on for millennia, but scientifically controlled trials of the practice have only recently been pursued in earnest. A new report presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting in Washington, DC, as well as some other recent research, shed some light on advances in this area.
Are you considering trying the HCG Diet for fast weight loss? Here are testimonies from one woman and one man who tried the HCG Diet as to whether it really can help you lose up to 1 pound per day.
