(Natural News) Researchers at the Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy in India analyzed the impact of probiotics on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with Type 2 diabetes. Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine. For this prospective, interventional, single-blind, randomized study, the researchers randomly assigned 80 diabetics to […]

(Natural News) Over the past two months, the global population has seen an exponential growth in cases linked to the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Transmission largely depends on factors like cleanliness and immunity. But despite the virus’s rate of transmission, recovery is possible given a strong immune system. Fortunately, holistic measures can reduce the risk […]

(Natural News) Various factors can influence an individual’s susceptibility to infection and disease. For instance, exposure to irritants like cigarette smoke and toxic fumes can severely irritate the nasal tract, causing inflammation and respiratory complications. Meanwhile, a weak immune system caused by poor nutrition and lifestyle choices can lead to the destruction of antibodies and […]

(Natural News) Intestinal permeability (IP) is a functional feature of the intestinal barrier that allows the intestinal wall to lose its integrity to a permissible extent, so that material from the lumen – such as the nutrients extracted from food – can enter the bloodstream and travel to other organs. While this feature is useful under normal, regulated conditions, […]

(Natural News) Quercetin is a plant pigment or flavonoid that’s present in fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains. It is considered one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet. Apart from its antioxidant activities, quercetin is also known for having other beneficial properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity and even anti-cancer activities. In an recent study published in The […]

(Natural News) Chronic respiratory conditions can significantly affect an individual’s quality of life. From breathlessness to chronic chest pain, respiratory conditions cause a host of complications that can impair the flow of oxygen throughout the body. For instance, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an incurable lung disease, can make it difficult for an individual to […]

(Natural News) Low-risk skin cancers or non-melanoma skin cancers are a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. These types of cancer usually affect people with fair skin, as well as the elderly. Although low-risk skin cancers are more common than the more serious melanoma, treatment options for them are still limited […]

(Natural News) Home remedies like plantain salve are a must-have if you frequently suffer from minor skin conditions. It’s easy to make this healing salve, which can also be used to moisturize dry skin and relieve itchy insect bites. Why make plantain salve? Plantain salve is sold online or at boutique stores, but a small container […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Fayoum University and Cairo University in Egypt screened the anti-microbial activities of some plant essential oils against isolates of Candida albicans, which causes vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and investigated the anti-fungal effect of the most active essential oil against planktonic and sessile cells. Their findings were published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. […]

(Natural News) Metabolomics is the study of small molecules called metabolites, which can be found in cells, biological fluids and different organisms. This approach is often used to understand how bodily functions are affected by external events and conditions, and to measure the response of different body parts to perturbations, such as those caused by a disease. Metabolomics is […]