(Natural News) The six species that make up the Chimonanthus genus of flowering plants are commonly prescribed as treatments in folk medicine or turned into healthy beverages and decoctions. A recent meta-analysis by Chinese researchers indicated that these plants – often called wintersweet – contain many natural compounds with various beneficial effects. Traditional Chinese medicine […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases around the world. It is also one of the leading causes of death in many countries, affecting one in four people over the age of 65. People with diabetes are at significant risk of developing diseases that affect various organs, such as the eyes, […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine assessed the protective effects of baicalin, a major flavonoid of Scutellariae radix, on liver injury in a mouse model. The study was carried out by researchers at Chang Gung University in Taiwan. Acetaminophen causes acute liver failure, and baicalin has been reported to […]

(Natural News) There appears to be a connection between vitamin D and the risk of breast cancer. A recent study discovered that having higher levels of the vitamin can help prevent the onset of the disease in women. A joint effort led by researchers from the University of California San Diego (UCSD), the study investigated the relationship between […]

(Natural News) In this study, two researchers from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences and Ehime University in Japan isolated, identified, and characterized an endophytic fungus from the stem of Quercus gilva Blume (Ichiigashi oak) and investigated its bioactivity. Their results, which highlighted the alpha-glucosidase inhibitory effect of the extracts obtained from the fungus, were published in the journal Food Science and Human […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Texas A&M University looked at the potential of plum (Prunus salicina L.) polyphenols in fighting cancer. They published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. The nutritional prevention of aberrant crypt foci, which are microscopic lesions in the lining of the colon and rectum, by polyphenols may be a crucial step […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Colombia evaluated extracts from Caesalpinia spinosa, commonly known as spiny holdback tree, for their antitumor activities and to see if the plant can be a possible adjuvant to conventional chemotherapy medicine. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Cancer stem cells (CSC) are the primary cell type responsible for metastasis and […]

(Natural News) Fibroids are a common health condition for women: Up to 80 percent will develop one during their lifetime. However, for something that occurs for most women, most are in the dark on what fibroids really are and how these could be treated – and even prevented. It’s a good thing Mother Nature has […]

(Natural News) It’s normal to have a bad day (or two), but when things aren’t going your way, do you criticize yourself or do you tell yourself you can do better next time? According to a unique study, practicing self-love doesn’t just improve your psychological well-being, it also benefits your physical health. The study, which was […]

(Natural News) A Finnish study found that men could improve their chances of avoiding Type 2 diabetes by eating eggs every day. Eggs could lower the levels of two chemicals associated with the risk of developing metabolic disease. Earlier experiments determined that regular consumption of eggs could enhance insulin resistance by improving the effectiveness of the hormone at metabolizing glucose. Other […]