(Natural News) Osteoporosis is a major public health threat for older adults. According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis is estimated to affect 200 million women worldwide. In the U.S. alone, it affects 44 million adults aged 50 years and older. There is currently no known cure for osteoporosis, but proper nutrition, regular exercise and certain weight-loss […]

(Natural News) The new coronavirus disease is rapidly spreading across the globe, with the global number of confirmed cases already beyond the one-million mark with no signs of stopping. According to experts, the disease’s exponential growth may be influenced by factors such as personal hygiene and immunity. The immune system is the body’s first line of defense against infection. Given […]

(Natural News) People with psoriasis tend to use alternative medicines to treat rashes, according to a recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology. Through a survey distributed by the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF), a team of researchers from the George Washington University‘s School of Medicine and Health Sciences found that people with […]

(Natural News) Despite advances in modern medicine and the availability of a wide range of anti-microbial drugs, the prevalence of bacterial and fungal infections is still high. Statistics show that in 2013, infectious diseases were responsible for the deaths of 3.25 million children worldwide, and bacterial infections accounted for 17.8 percent of the total. In some […]

(Natural News) Higher consumption of fruits and vegetables is linked to a lower risk of mortality, according to a recent review published in the British Medical Journal. Chinese researchers found that eating at least five servings of fruits and vegetables daily reduced the risk of cardiovascular disease by four percent. Meanwhile, individuals who consumed more than […]

(Natural News) Insect bites often trigger a mildly painful and itchy skin reaction. While insect bites typically do not cause anything more than minor discomfort, they may cause severe inflammation and redness if they trigger an allergic reaction. Still, most insect bites can easily be treated at home. The following are 10 natural remedies that […]

(Natural News) Chronic back pain is one of the most common complaints that physicians find difficult to treat. It can be caused by a back injury, muscle strain or a variety of health conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis or scoliosis. Because there is no single cure or treatment for chronic back pain, physicians oftentimes recommend […]

(Natural News) Fatty liver disease, as the name implies, is a condition marked by an accumulation of fat in the liver. If the disease is caused by excess alcohol consumption, it is referred to as alcoholic fatty liver disease. On the other hand, if it is caused by poor nutrition and obesity, it is referred […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Nihon University School of Dentistry in Japan investigated the anti-inflammatory effects of an extract from Cynara scolymus (artichoke) and its pharmacologically effective compound cynaropicirin on human gingival fibroblasts (HGFs) stimulated by lipopolysaccharide (LPS). Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Periodontal diseases are a major public health problem affecting over half […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers at the Southern Medical University in China investigated the effects of betulinic acid on human hepatic stellate cells in vitro and C57BL/6 mice in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. The researchers explored how betulinic acid affects the expression of alpha smooth muscle actin and […]