Herbs 4 Medicine

Nasal zinc gels may be associated with loss of sense of smell, study finds
An evaluation of 25 patients and a review of reports of clinical, biological and experimental data suggest that over-the-counter, homeopathic nasal zinc therapies may be associated with a reduced sense of smell, according to a new study.

Mechanism for link between high fat diet and risk of prostate cancer and disorders unveiled
Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men, and diet is considered one of the most important controllable risk factors for inflammation and prostate diseases including benign prostatic hyperplsia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer. A new study sheds light on the mechanisms of the deleterious effects of a high fat diet on the prostate.

Tea may contain more fluoride than once thought, research shows
Black tea, a Southern staple and the world's most consumed beverage, may contain higher concentrations of fluoride than previously thought, which could pose problems for the heaviest tea drinkers, researchers say.

Knee arthritis? Flexible options can help keep you active
Middle-aged men and women with osteoarthritis of the knee now have more options than ever before for treatments that may allow them to remain active in the sports they love, according to a new review.

Acupuncture improves exercise tolerance in heart patients, German study finds
Acupuncture can improve exercise tolerance in patients suffering from chronic heart failure, according to a clinical pilot study by a team in Germany.