Hives are an outward sign of a whole-body hypersensitivity reaction. About 20% of people will experience hives at some point in their lives. Wheals or welts come and go on the skin or mucous membranes, and may itch intensely. Each typically has a whitish, raised plaque of skin surrounded by a reddish halo. The welts may be tiny or large, and may be all over the body or confined to one area. The individual welts often disappear quickly, and are usually gone within 48 hours, although new ones m... Read Full Story

Research is slowly but surely revealing that the use of cell phones is dangerous and may play a large role in the modern day increase in cancer as well as brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s. Certain US States and European countries have banned or are planning to ban the use of cell phones while driving. Now research shows that even hands free phones can affect drivers. England has already banned the use of handsets while driving, and is set to take further action to ban the use of hands... Read Full Story

Women who suffer from migraines may be able to reduce the intensity of their pain and their risk of depression by regularly taking part in a simple exercise and relaxation routine, according to a study conducted by researchers from Innsbrook Medical University and published in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. Thirty women migraine sufferers were randomly assigned either to stay with their normal migraine treatment or to supplement that treatment with specific routine involving 45 minu... Read Full Story

The Journal of Geriatric Psychology and Neurology published a new study that vitamin D deficiency leads to significant mental decline as people age. The study followed 2,000 people aged 65 and above, comparing their vitamin D levels to their degree of cognitive impairment. Those with the highest vitamin D levels had the least cognitive impairment while those with the lowest vitamin D levels had the greatest cognitive impairment. Vitamin D is important in maintaining bone health, in the absorp... Read Full Story

A nutrition advocacy group on Thursday sued the Coca-Cola Co., the biggest beverage maker in the world, over what it calls “deceptive” claims about VitaminWater. The Washington-based Center for Science in the Public Interest accuses Coke of selling what is says is basically sugar water by claiming it has vitamins that boost immunity and reduce the risk of disease. The group said the health benefit claims that Coca-Cola makes about its VitaminWater are “nonsense.” It fi... Read Full Story

The Wake Forest University carrying out new study which published in the Neurology medical journal has found that HRT drugs literally shrink women’s brains. Subjects who took HRT drugs for an extended period of time showed a loss of 2.37 cubic centimeters in the frontal lobe of the brain. The frontal lobe is responsible for memory and thinking skills. These study findings may explain why women who use HRT drugs are increasingly being diagnosed with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease... Read Full Story

Published by Clinical Cancer Research from new updated study conducted at the University of Kentucky, US, found that there is cell suicide process known as Apoptosis at Leukemian Cancer Cell exposed to grapeseed extract (GSE). In these laboratory studies, an astonishing 76% of leukemia cells committed suicide within 24 hours thanks to the ability of GSE to activate a protein called JNK, which regulates apoptosis. In a healthy person, cancer cell apoptosis is a normal, healthy part of biology.... Read Full Story

Are you very active person which hard to do and control overall health through diet and fitness? Healthy eating habits and exercise routines are often the hardest to keep up with for busy schedule person but it’s applicable. One thing we know is that vegetables are one of the best foods for us to eat. They are filling, and packed with vitamins and nutrients. Look for vegetables at the store that are easy to prepare: pre-washed salads, carrots, grape tomatoes, celery. Other good thing ... Read Full Story

Men who want to reduce their prostate cancer risk shouldn’t bother popping antioxidant vitamins and supplements, according to two of the largest trials ever conducted on vitamins and cancer prevention. Vitamin E, alone, with selenium or in combination with vitamin C did not prevent prostate cancer. Vitamin E, alone, with selenium or in combination with vitamin C did not prevent prostate cancer. The studies, published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association, show tha... Read Full Story

Does it feel like nothing helps with your acne? You eat healthy, you live healthy and you’ve tried everything, but nothing helps. Your acne just won’t budge. You may suffer from gluten sensitivity and it may prevent you from curing acne. Gluten sensitivity is one of those hidden and hard to detect causes behind many health problems. And something you might not think of in a million years. It also happens to be the reason many acne victims struggle to get clear skin. If you are bad... Read Full Story