(Natural News) If you believed the stories promoted by the mainstream media, it would seem that the Zika virus was an unstoppable threat to humanity, poised to unleash a wave of birth defects and other health problems. Though the Zika scandal has been exposed, much fear remains — in large part thanks to governing agencies […]

(Natural News) Research has found that grape pomace, a winemaking byproduct, can help regulate blood sugar levels. In the study, researchers from Spain examined the effects of supplementation of grape pomace in humans. Grape pomace is the solid remains of grapes after the mass has been pressed for its liquid. For the study, the researchers […]

(Natural News) Influenza, more commonly known as the flu, can be treated with adlay tea, according to a study published in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture, offering a novel means to treat the disease without having to depend on chemical medication. Influenza may not seem like a particularly remarkable disease. Although […]

(Natural News) Gout is one of the most common forms of arthritis in adults, especially in North America and Western Europe. In one article in Nature Reviews Rheumatology, authors noted that around 4 percent of American adults suffer from gout, based on a literature review on the illness. By far, the highest prevalence of gout is […]

(Natural News) The kidneys play an extremely important role in maintaining a person’s health – and life itself. It is, however, remarkably fragile and has a limited ability to regenerate following damage. Natural substances, such as the extract of black cumin (Nigella sativa), can be used to aid the kidneys’ recovery, according to a study […]

(Natural News) For a lot of people, having cancer is a death sentence. Indeed, the World Health Organization reports that around 1 in 6 deaths around the world is due to cancer, it’s important to understand that a lot of risk factors for the devastating disease is either behavioral or dietary in nature. In particular, five of the […]

(Natural News) When the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) Prozac first hit the market in 1988, around 2.5 million people were prescribed the drug. By 2002, that number had increased to 33 million. In the subsequent years, many other SSRIs have been produced and prescribed prolifically, with doctors handing them out like candy to anyone […]

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is known to reduce the risk of developing stroke and heart disease. These benefits come mainly from the healthy fats, dietary fiber, and beneficial plant compounds found in this diet. But can it also help people who already suffer from heart disease? Results from a study presented at the European Society of Cardiologists Society […]

(Natural News) Red peppers have a distinct flavor that adds a spicy kick to foods. However, red peppers are not only limited to culinary use, but they can also be used in medicine. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found potential in red peppers, particularly the Capsicum baccatum species, as a natural anti-inflammatory […]

(Natural News) Research has found that snake gourd (Trichosanthes cucumerina), a plant common to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, has gastroprotective activity, which can prevent damage caused by conditions such as gastric ulcer and similar conditions. In the study, the team from Sri Lanka looked at two things: The mechanism behind the plant’s ability […]