Studies show that to improve visual processing speed, we should look to carotenoids. Carotenoids are antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals that can damage cells and cause diseases. They can be found quite abundantly in plants and are responsible for giving color to red, orange, yellow, and green...

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In a word, yes. Cold sores are contagious. And since cold sores are also incredibly common, if you are one of the many who are affected by cold sores, read on to learn...

A Neurology Times slide show reviews pharmacologic strategies to prevent and treat migraine headaches. Check out this overview of what’s new—and what may be coming. Read the article here.

A study showing that Zinc lozenges can cut the duration of cold symptoms in half was published in the August 2000 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine. The randomized, double-blind, placebo study, conducted at the Detroit Medical Center in Michigan and published in Annals of Internal Medicine,...

New Study Shows Zinc Lozenges Play Key Role in Preventing Colds and Shortening Colds Americans get about 1 billion colds each year. That's the bad news. The good news is that science has shown new ways to avoid colds or reduce their severity significantly. Colds hit most people...

From Health Store News Is there a cure for the common cold? "Of course there is," says herbalist Bob Bruscia. "It's called the immune system. And when functioning properly, it zaps most colds quite quickly." Most natural approaches to cold relief rely on boosting immune response. "Zinc, Echinacea...

To DEET Or Not To DEET Compelling Issues Draw Consumer Attention By David Shaw Founder, Quantum Health When Dr. Marcus Laux's students - a group of doctors, pharmacists and researchers - arrived in the Amazon Rain Forest to study the roots of modern pharmacy, most had packed their...

Protect yourself from mosquitoes and ticks! While you may be worried about a few uncomfortable, itchy, red spots on your skin, there is a lot more at stake for your overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, mosquito and tick borne diseases have more than tripled...

In the last several decades, there has been extensive research on European Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra) and its impact on those suffering from the flu. Here is a brief summary of research that has answered the question, "What is elderberry good for?" In vitro studies have shown that Sambucus nigra...