(Natural News) The longjack plant (Eurycoma longifolia), also known as tongkat ali, is a popular herbal remedy in Southeast Asia. It is used to address a wide variety of common ailments, such as fevers, bacterial infections and erectile dysfunction. Tongkat ali also has a reputation as an “anti-aging” herb and adaptogen that improves mood and energy levels, increases libido […]

(Natural News) Despite sodas containing too much sugar and warnings by numerous studies that they can cause health problems, carbonated beverages remain popular among consumers. But here’s another bad thing researchers have linked to the consumption of fizzy drinks: an increased risk of osteoporosis. Soda ingredients and how they affect your bone health Sugary sodas contain harmful ingredients like artificial […]

(Natural News) Vascularization or vasculogenesis is defined as the differentiation of epithelial progenitor cells (EPCs) into mature epithelial cells to enable the formation of new blood vessels. In the body, vascularization is important for the efficient delivery of oxygen and nutrients to support tissue healing and bone formation. In a recent study published in The […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University examined the in vivo effects of epimedin C on vasculogenesis using a mouse model. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Epimedin C is a major flavonoid found in Herba Epimedii (yin yang huo), a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used to treat […]

(Natural News) Experts warn that osteoporosis, a worldwide health problem, may affect at least one out of three women and one of out five men around the globe. Several studies have set out to determine a cure that can stop the progression of this condition, and according to researchers from the University of British Columbia, the […]

(Natural News) Osteoclasts are bone cells responsible for the dissolution and absorption of bone tissue. These make them essential for bone formation. However, an excess of activity from these cells can lead to the development of painful and debilitating disorders such as osteoporosis, osteolysis, and Paget’s disease. Available strategies for these conditions are still limited as […]