Clinical trials in the United States are conducted according to strict procedures set forth by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Physicians monitor the health of each volunteer closely. Participants in a drug trial may receive an...
Elevated LDLs are a primary risk factor for atherosclerosis, a condition that often precedes heart failure and/or stroke. Although lowering LDLs does substantially reduce the risk of heart disease, there is a significant residual risk, which is...
Primary bone cancer begins in bone tissue and is a relatively rare form of cancer. It occurs most often in the bones of the arms and legs, and children and young people are far more likely to get it than are adults, according to HealthScout.com....
Neem leaf comes from the neem tree, a Southeast Asian evergreen tree. The branches are traditionally used as toothbrushes, and the oil is sometimes used as a natural insecticide. Neem leaf may also have some beneficial health effects, including...
The soft, chewy tapioca balls in popular Asian drinks, Boba Tea or Tapioca Tea, sold at tapioca tea houses in most major Asian communities in the United States, are formations of starch produced in the roots of the cassava plant. You can easily...
Oleander, a small shrub or tree that produces white, pink, red or purple flowers, is extremely poisonous. Every part of the plant, including the nectar, causes side effects that can kill you. Even eating honey contaminated by bees eating the...
Acne is a common condition affecting the skin that approximately 85 percent of all teenagers suffer from, according to research published in the April 2011 "Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology." If left untreated, pimples can lead...
For pharmaceutical companies, the stakes in developing new drugs are high. The journal Health Affairs estimates the cost to develop a new drug ranges from $500 million to $2,000 million. Of all the drugs introduced to the marketplace, only 30...
Black tea is contained in a variety of different teas, including chai and breakfast teas, making it a popular beverage choice. Hidden inside its bold flavor lies a plethora of substances that may help improve your health. While black tea essential...
Once the pollen season begins in early spring and continuing through the fall, seasonal allergy sufferers can expect their symptoms to fluctuate with the amount of pollen in the air. People with allergies to more than one type of tree, grass or...
Proper nutrition is important to health and vitality. Prolonged vitamin deficiencies can cause a variety of physiological issues. Vitamin B-12 is a water soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in the healthy formation of red blood cells,...
The incidence of fungal infections have increased considerably in the past few years. According to an article published in August 2010 edition of "U.S. Pharmacist," Candida species are the fourth most common cause of hospital-acquired infections...
Botulism is a clinical condition caused by a nerve toxin produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. Botulinum toxin poisons nerve cells, preventing them from relaying messages and causing weakness or paralysis. Botulism treatments aim to...
Antioxidants protect the immune system by fighting free radical cell damage that leads to chronic diseases and cancers. Antioxidants may benefit patients with various lymphomas, cancers of the white blood cells in the immune system, by slowing...
Vitamin B-12, one of the many nutrients the body needs to function properly, is critical for the formation of red blood cells, metabolism and DNA synthesis. Vitamin B-12 is naturally present in some foods, added to some foods during manufacturing,...
Fulvic acid is a natural substance found in hummus that typically grows near water sources. It is a water-soluble substance produced by decomposing organic materials in the ground. The plant-derived material is one of many organic substances that...
Sildenafil, brand-name Viagra, was originally studied for use in treating high blood pressure and angina. Its effects on these conditions were minimal, but it was found to be useful for treating erectile dysfunction. It was patented in 1996 and...
Your lymph system is made up of the thymus gland, lymph nodes, bone marrow and the spleen. This complex structure also manufactures and accumulates white blood cells. Additionally, it features capillaries and slender tubes that transport white...
When you're biting down on a juicy red apple, the polyphenol content of your apple may be the last thing on your mind. Polyphenols, substances found in plants that are also called secondary plant metabolites, can fall into one of two categories:...
The bone marrow is the site of red blood cell production in the body. Several disorders can strike the bone marrow, including various forms of cancer and anemia. In each of these cases, certain herbs like turmeric may provide benefits in combating...
Consumers are becoming increasingly aware of what's in their food, and as a result, are taking a closer look at the vast array of additives that might be encountered in a single day's worth of eating. Soy lecithin has gotten special attention...
Dementia is not a specific disease, but rather the name for a collection of symptoms caused by brain disorders, such as Alzheimer's disease and stroke. Characteristics of dementia include memory loss, loss of emotion control, inability to solve...
According to Drugs.com, Zelnorm (tegaserod maleate) was removed from the U.S. market on March 30, 2007, because severe cardiovascular side effects in patients taking the drug. In rare cases, this medication may still be used. Novartis, the...
Cauliflower, like broccoli, kale and cabbage, is part of the cruciferous family of vegetables. Cauliflower features a compact head of white flower buds surrounded by heavy green leaves. Cruciferous vegetables contain compounds that may lower the...
Some people are allergic to the meat of certain mammals, such as cows, though it is rare and unusual. A beef allergy may present as raised, itchy red welts on your skin. This is known as uticaria, or hives. Because food allergies have the capacity...
The ovaries release testosterone throughout the entire lifespan of women. Following menopause, however, the levels of this anabolic hormone decrease. According to a 2010 report in "Current Opinion in Investigational Drugs," that change places...
Many women and men have become overly concerned about how they look. A survey in the 2008 edition of "CNS Spectrums" indicates that 2.4 percent of adults have dysmorphic disorder -- an unhealthy obsession with physical appearance. Most people,...
Melatonin affects physiological processes in almost all organisms. Important for timekeeping, the pineal gland releases this hormone each night as a chemical indicator of darkness. Melatonin also affects other hormones including substances made...
According to the U.S Food and Drug Administration, entry inhibitors are a class of antiretroviral drugs used in combination with other HIV drugs to treat HIV infection. Entry inhibitors prevent HIV from entering and infecting healthy human cells....
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