(Natural News) Peppermint oil is widely used, thanks to its soothing and relaxing properties. In addition, it can help relieve chest pains after eating, according to a pilot study published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences. In the study, researchers from Egypt and the U.S. revealed that peppermint oil can potentially treat symptoms of esophageal motility disorders. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Tsinghua University in China looked at how oral microbiota impacts human health. Their review was published in Food Science and Human Wellness.  An estimated 700 microorganisms in the human cavity form the oral microbiota. This includes different types of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Oral microbiota is linked with gut microbiota, but they have distinctions. […]

(Natural News) Love a cup of hot tea? Researchers say it’s best to let it cool down before taking a sip. Drinking tea at high temperatures may increase a person’s risk for esophageal cancer, especially if it is coupled with alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. The study, which was published in the journal Annals of Internal […]

(Natural News) A new study finds that zinc supplements can help prevent cancer in the esophagus, as reported by Science Daily. Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) evaluated the reaction of human esophageal cancer cells and healthy human cells to zinc. They discovered that zinc supplements slowed down the growth of esophageal cancer […]