Pharmacology

60% Of Pregnant Women Use Herbal Products (but Are They Safe?)

Almost 60% of British women use at least one herbal product during pregnancy, research launched at the British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) in Manchester has revealed. In the first UK study of its kind, pharmacy researchers from the University of East ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 6 2008 - 4:56pm

Broccoli May Help With Lung Diseases

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)is the fourth-leading cause of death in the U.S. and affects more than 16 million Americans. Broccoli is everywhere and enjoyed by almost no one- but your mom was right; broccoli is good for you. Now it turns out ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 12 2008 - 8:52am

Cannabis-Like Drugs Stop Pain Without Affecting Brain

A new type of drug could alleviate pain in a similar way to cannabis(marijuana) without affecting the brain, according to a new study published in the journal Pain on Monday 15 September. The research demonstrates for the first time that cannabinoid recept ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 12 2008 - 8:58am

What Happens When We're All Resistant To Antibiotics?

Vital components of modern medicine such as major surgery, organ transplantation, and cancer chemotherapy will be threatened if antibiotic resistance is not tackled urgently, warn experts on bmj.com today. A global response is needed to address rising rat ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 18 2008 - 6:41pm

Study Proves Advances In Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis

Imagine waking up but not being able to get out of bed. One day you are enjoying life to the fullest, but within a couple of years, you cannot walk unassisted.   You lose track of where you are and what you are doing while your muscles refuse to cooperate ...

Article - Erin Richards - Dec 15 2008 - 1:38am

Natural Viagra- "Horny Goat Weed" Shows Promise For Erectile Dysfunction

Researchers in Italy report that an ancient Chinese herbal remedy known as "horny goat weed" shows potential in lab studies as source for new future drugs to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), an issue commonly treated with drugs like Viagra. The s ...

Article - News Staff - Nov 5 2008 - 2:59pm

Have An Antisocial Teenager? It May Be Cortisol

A link between reduced levels of the 'stress hormone' cortisol and antisocial behaviour in male adolescents has been discovered by a research team at the University of Cambridge. Levels of cortisol in the body usually increase when people undergo ...

Article - News Staff - Sep 30 2008 - 8:57pm

Probiotics Don't Help With Eczema – And May Cause Infections

There is no evidence probiotics can relieve the symptoms of eczema and there is evidence that they may occasionally cause infections and gut problems. These findings from The Cochrane Library come at a time when use of probiotics to treat eczema is increas ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 7 2008 - 6:34pm

Statins May Prevent Miscarriages

Hospital for Special Surgery researchers writing in the Journal of Clinical Investigation say that statins may be able to prevent miscarriages in women who are suffering from pregnancy complications caused by antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), according to ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 10 2008 - 1:39pm

Not Just Wine- Dark Chocolate Has Healthy Resveratrol Compound Too

Hershey's Center for Health and Nutrition announced the publication of a study that shows resveratrol, the compound often associated with the health benefits of red wine, is also found in cocoa and dark chocolate products. In the September 24 edition ...

Article - News Staff - Oct 14 2008 - 12:27pm