2011 August | pilladvised

Grape Skin Protection

What if natural compounds in fruit could help protect our skin against sun damage?

Researchers in Spain have been studying that question and looking at the potential of grapes.

Cell Phone Risks

The dangers of cell phones have led to preventive policies in France, Israel, Finland, and India.

At Pill Advised we have been very interested in the ongoing discussion about cell phone safety. See: Cell Phone on the Brain?

Spiritual Retreat Helps Heart Patients

Attending a non-denominational spiritual retreat can help patients with severe heart trouble feel less depressed and more hopeful about the future, a University of Michigan Health System study has found.

Drug Resistant Strain of Salmonella

A new study has identified the recent emergence of a multidrug-resistant strain of Salmonella that has a high level resistance to ciprofloxacin, a common treatment for severe Salmonella infections.

Can Antioxidants Increase Fertility?

A growing body of evidence suggests that antioxidants may have significant value in addressing infertility issues in both women and men, including erectile dysfunction.

Colon Cleansing May Be Harmful

Georgetown University doctors have found that colon cleansing may cause harmful side effects.

Their review of scientific literature, published in The Journal of Family Practice, demonstrates that colon cleansing can cause side effects ranging from cramping to renal failure and death.