(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) Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. People who have CVD also have a higher risk of developing complications from it, which includes hypertension (abnormally high blood pressure), diabetes, and hyperlipidemia (abnormally high blood cholesterol). A study reports that having a fiber-rich diet lowers the risk of contracting chronic […]

(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) Garlic and onions are commonly used as ingredients to add flavor to foods; they are also known for improving health as they contain many natural antioxidants, such as polyphenols. In a study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, garlic, white onion, and purple onion were proven to exhibit powerful antioxidant activities which are […]

(Natural News) There are many things that could go wrong during a pregnancy. This is especially true for mothers who have been diagnosed with diseases such as diabetes. Fortunately, researchers from Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Nigeria and Universiti Sains Malaysia found a potential way of improving pregnancy outcomes in diabetic women. Their study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative […]

(Natural News) Food is a major component of having a healthy lifestyle, but it’s also one of the hardest to change. If you want to start eating healthier, one of the foods you may want to add to your diet is kale. This leafy green isn’t just nutritious, it’s also very accessible since you can easily grow […]

(Natural News) Recent research provides another reason why eating vegetables is good for you. A study published in the journal Neurology reports that men who eat plenty of vegetables have a more than 30 percent lower risk of cognitive decline later in life. For the study, researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health aimed […]

(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) Do you, like me, ever look back longingly to when you were young, when weekends were for doing nothing, and the summer vacation stretched before you like an empty page just waiting to be filled with sunshine-filled, happy memories? There is no denying that being an adult in the modern world is an […]