New Antibiotic Treatment
Ingredient of small black mushroom (Pseudoplectania nigrella) from Northern European pine forests could be crucial for the development of an entirely new, powerful types of antibiotics and antiviral medicines. Danish Researchers were the first to isolate Plectasin, an antimicrobial peptide (AMP) active against multi-resistant bacterial from a saprophytic fungus. First tests with Plectasin, were already [...]
Know Your Skin Type
Vanity is a natural human characteristic. It is innate in all of us. And although most people do not regard their skin as an organ, our skin is in fact the largest vital organ in our body. Skin that is clogged and unhealthy is not just a beauty problem. It can become a hindrance to [...]
Doctors Using Magnets To Reconnect The Brain And Interrupt The Destructive Influence Of Depression
U.S. medical community hopes that the new, experimental therapy, to help over 19 million Americans who suffer from depression. Like millions of Americans, Martha has depression, but loathe to talk about her illness. She asked for her identity to remain secret. “Definitely I think that those who suffer from it judge themselves,” said Marta … [...]
How To Stop Snoring
The person who snores, makes a noise between 60 and 80 dB, (as much as traffic on the highway). Doctors usually tell you to pay attention to elements that cause airway muscles to relax which causes snoring. These elements are alcohol, sleeping pills, anti-cold medications (containing antihistamines), and even the way you are lying in [...]
DNA Testing For Longer Life And Better Health Plans
In future these tests could show exposure of certain persons to cancer, diabetes and other medical problems. Companies that offer the tests, say that the proposed diet plans they give you after the test, can reduce the risk of the disease. Andrew Baterman who is focused on living longer and healthier life is now thinking [...]
Alcohol Abuse Effects Are More Harmful To Women Than To Men
Alcohol leads to brain damage in women and men, but according to the German scientists the damage is much more severe in women. Brain scans have shown that women are particularly subject to harmful effects of large amounts of alcohol, reports the DPA. Humanitarian organization “Alcohol concern” pointed out that these foundlings are alarming, considering [...]
A few extra pounds can prolong life, doctors claim
The recent study, published in the American Journal of Public Health says that few extra pounds doctors often claim to be dangerous to the health, can actually prolong your life. The information came from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Cancer Institute. Their researchers studied influence of weight on health and [...]
Plenty Of Fish Oil Supplements Reduces The Risk Of Heart Attack
Recent research has shown that Fish and omega-3 fatty acids reduce risk of coronary heart disease, and the latest research proved that it also reduces the risk of sudden death. This supported theories that fish and fish oil reduce the risk of deadly arrhythmia and uneven heart rhythm that can kill you. The new study [...]
New Pineapple Drug Against Cancer
Group of Australian scientists announced that the discovered pineapple molecules are powerful anticancer agent, which could result in the production of new drugs against the disease. Scientists from the Institute for Medical Research in Queensland announced that it is about two molecules of bromeliad, a substance obtained from crumbled pineapple pedicles, which is used for [...]
Vitamins and Laugh Against Stress
When we talk about the Health stress is integral part of life, and individual is dealing with it in various forms and different intensity depending on whether is it on the work, in the home,or with friends. Research shows that third of people between 25 and 44 years main cause of stress found in their [...]