(Natural News) There is hope for patients with leukemia. A study by researchers from Hangzhou Red Cross Hospital and Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in China found a potential cure for this disease in Australian raspberry (Rubus parvifolius). Their findings, which were published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, showed that total saponins from Australian raspberry have potent antitumor effects […]

(Natural News) Fiber is an important part of a person’s diet. It is known for its beneficial effects on the gut, heart, and metabolism. However, few people know that this nutrient also helps prevent breast cancer. There two kinds of fiber in food, soluble and insoluble. The former is commonly found in vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, […]

(Natural News) Record numbers of Americans are suffering with depression and anxiety; there is no getting around that. The National Institute of Mental Health estimated that in 2015, over 16 million Americans experienced at least one major depressive episode over the course of the preceding year. By 2020, depression is expected to become the world’s […]

(Natural News) Many of the protective alkaloids produced by plants demonstrate beneficial effects for humans when cooked and consumed as food. A Nigerian study investigated the neuroprotective activity of the phytochemicals in editan (Lasianthera africana) and utazi (Gongronema latifolium), two edible plants that are widely cultivated in Africa. Support for this study came from Federal University […]

(Natural News) What do tea and berries have in common? These superfoods are not just good for overall health, they are particularly essential in preventing heart disease. One study, presented at the 2018 American Heart Association‘s Scientific Sessions annual meeting, highlights the importance of daily consumption of tea and berries in preventing heart disease. The secret to this […]

(Natural News) A new research discovers that patients suffering from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C who drink around three cups of coffee a day have a 50 percent higher chance of surviving. The researchers, who are from the French National Institute of Health and National Agency for Research on AIDS and Viral Hepatitis (ANRS), […]

(Natural News) Red peppers (Capsicum baccatum) do more than just adding spice to your life. A recent study by researchers from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul and the Federal University of Health Sciences of Porto Alegre in Brazil showed that compounds found in red peppers have potent antiadhesive and antibiofilm activities. These are important for the treatment and prevention […]

(Natural News) Obesity is a global epidemic that affects more than 650 million adults in the world. If it isn’t managed properly, this condition can lead to the development of health problems, such as cardiovascular disease. This outcome is partially attributed to the high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) often associated with obesity. Although there are conventional […]

(Natural News) Chili peppers (Capsicum annuum) are used across the globe as an ingredient for spicy foods. Their hot pungent taste is attributed to a compound called capsaicin. However, there’s so much more to this compound than the kick that it gives to food. Researchers from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Shadan College of Pharmacy, and Geethanjali College of Pharmacy in India […]

(Natural News) Make your life a little less boring by using some paprika. This spice is produced from different varieties of Capsicum annuum peppers, including hot red chili peppers and sweet bell peppers. It is perfect for people who want just the right amount of spice since paprika is not as hot as crushed cayenne and jalapeno peppers. […]