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Sexual relationships were significantly affected after a stroke, says study

Dr Assumpta Ryan and Hilary Thompson recently published findings from a study involving 16 married stroke survivors - nine males and seven females - aged between 33 and 78.

3 Nov 2009

LifeSource Water Systems delivers clean water to the entire house without using salts or magnets

Over the years Ed Begley, Jr. has earned a reputation for taking his environmentalism to comic extremes, but when it comes to water filtration, the actor is all business. In his new book, "Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living" (released August 25), Ed devotes an entire chapter to water usage and explains why he chose a LifeSource whole-house water filter for his environmentally green home.

30 Oct 2009

Preachers Coffee signs agreement to enhance its nutraceutical-health marketing strategy

PREACHERS COFFEE, INC. (PINKSHEETS: PRCF) in order to enhance its Nutraceutical Health Marketing Strategy entered into an Agreement with "GANO EXCEL COFFEE COMPANY" -- a robust Multi Level Marketing Health Coffee Company that has a broad range of 3,000,000 customers with respect to population and followings.

23 Oct 2009

Plant-based foods could help fight obesity and heart disease

The cheeseburger and French fries might look tempting, but eating a serving of broccoli or leafy greens first could help people battle metabolic processes that lead to obesity and heart disease, a new University of Florida study shows.

22 Oct 2009

Organic, zero calorie carbonated soft drink from Steaz

Steaz, the nation's premier brand of organic and fair-trade beverages, introduces Steaz Zero Calorie Sparkling Green Tea -- the first certified organic, all-natural zero calorie carbonated soft drink.

21 Oct 2009

Controlled formation of patchy particles may serve as drug-delivery vehicles to combat disease

Physicists, chemists and engineers at the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated a novel method for the controlled formation of patchy particles, using charged, self-assembling molecules that may one day serve as drug-delivery vehicles to combat disease and perhaps be used in small batteries that store and release charge.

21 Oct 2009

Patients with chronic hepatitis C can benefit by drinking coffee

Patients with chronic hepatitis C and advanced liver disease who drink three or more cups of coffee per day have a 53% lower risk of liver disease progression than non-coffee drinkers according to a new study led by Neal Freedman, Ph.D., MPH, from the National Cancer Institute (NCI).

20 Oct 2009

Samsung launches campaign to support breast cancer care and prevention

Today, Samsung launches its very first European Breast Cancer Awareness Day with a star-studded celebratory Afternoon Tea event at the UK’s Westfield London – Europe’s largest shopping centre.

15 Oct 2009

House bill would extend parents' coverage for young adults

In a new development in the House health bill, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has agreed to insert language allowing young adults to stay on their parents' insurance plan through the age of 26.

15 Oct 2009

Brookstone launches anti-snore pillow

Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep and significantly decrease the rhythmic, strident sound of your partner's incessant snoring with the Brookstone Anti-Snore Memory Foam Pillow. The specialty retailer and product development company recently launched its anti-snore pillow with a clinically tested design helpful in reducing snoring and providing comfort without altering your natural sleep style or position.

13 Oct 2009

Health educator stresses the importance of sinus cleansing

With fall allergy season underway and Americans concerned about keeping their family safe from H1N1 and other flu viruses, health educator and fitness trainer Isabella "Betti" Jones is urging Americans to take a proactive, natural approach to staying healthy - the important step of daily sinus cleansing.

6 Oct 2009

Levels of vitamin C higher in fruit juices than specified on labels

A team of pharmacists from the University of Santiago de Compostela (USC) has established that the levels of vitamin C in many fruit juices and soft drinks are far higher than those indicated on their labels by the manufacturers. This finding has been possible owing to a new technique developed by the researchers to determine the content of vitamin C in these kinds of drinks.

5 Oct 2009

NBI Juiceworks increases distribution network in Texas

NBI Juiceworks has joined forces with two of the leading distributors in Texas: Metroplex Organics, based in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and Houston-based Bev Source. Both companies will be distributing Drenchers(TM) 100 percent all natural super juices, Fit 'N Lean super juices and all natural Fit 'N Lean Super Blends.

24 Sep 2009

Green tea may help prevent cancer and bone loss

Researchers in Hong Kong are reporting new evidence that green tea - one of the most popular beverages consumed worldwide and now available as a dietary supplement - may help improve bone health.

17 Sep 2009

Zhena's Gypsy Tea launches campaign for breast cancer awareness and prevention

Zhena's Gypsy Tea, the innovative tea company, turns up the heat on the battle against breast cancer with its campaign dedicated to urging awareness, preventing breast cancer and finding a cure. Spearheaded by the slogan; Drink Pink-Think Pink, a 70 cent donation of each sale of a the company's popular PINK SUPERBERRY TEA for Women's Health will go directly to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation(R) (BCRF), in support of finding a cure and funding clinical and genetic research worldwide.

15 Sep 2009

EGCG in green tea helps prolong preservation of stored blood platelets

In two separate studies, a major component in green tea, epigallocatechin-3-O-gallate (EGCG), has been found to help prolong the preservation of both stored blood platelets and cryopreserved skin tissues.

15 Sep 2009

'Tea Party' demonstrators march on Washington, protesting health care, taxes, government spending

The Associated Press: "Tens of thousands of protesters fed up with government spending marched to the U.S. Capitol on Saturday, showing their disdain for the president's health care plan with slogans such as 'Obamacare makes me sick' and 'I'm not your ATM.'

14 Sep 2009