(Natural News) Researchers found a way to help people get out of the hospital as soon as possible. A new meta-analysis published in the journal Nutrients suggests that the administration of vitamin C can shorten the length of stay of a patient in the intensive care unit (ICU) on average by about eight percent. For […]

(Natural News) Researchers in Germany found a way to slow down the progression of eye cancer. This may be possible through a substance found in the coralberry plant. Originating in Korea, the coralberry plant bears bright red fruits that make it a great ornamental plant. Its leaves contain bacteria that produce a natural insecticide called […]

(Natural News) The popularity of avocados has risen in recent years – not only because they are delicious, but because they are highly nutritious superfoods. One of the many health benefits they offer is their ability to ward off cancer. Avocados contain avocatin B, which is a compound found to fight against a type of […]

(Natural News) Looking for another natural medicine for high blood pressure? Researchers from South Africa and Zambia suggest taking the African medicinal plant called Senecio serratuloides. S. serratuloides is used in folk medicine to treat hypertension, skin problems, internal and external sores, rashes, burns, and wounds. Because of its efficacy, it is traditionally referred to […]

(Natural News) Let your sweet tooth rejoice: Eating dark chocolate is good for your cardiovascular health, says a recent study in the journal Nutrition. The research, a collaboration between the Polytechnic Institute of Coimbra (IPC) in Portugal and the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, revealed that just a few squares of dark chocolate – in particular, those with 90 percent cocoa content – can […]

(Natural News) Sesame seeds are crunchy seeds with a delicious nutty flavor. They are often added to bread and bagels or incorporated into culinary presentations to add visual interest. Sesame seed is the seed of Sesamum indicum, a plant that grows to about three to five feet tall. Flowers blossom then pod-shaped fruits appear on […]

(Natural News) For people who worry about the appearance of their skin as they grow older, a Japanese-led study recommends improving the levels of a collagen protein required by stem cells in the skin. The compounds Y27632 and apocynin may help in this regard by increasing collagen 17 levels. Collagen plays a major role in maintaining a healthy […]

(Natural News) Chia seeds are popular superfoods because they can improve your digestive health. But if you want to try something new, consider something that also offers many health benefits: basil seeds. What are basil seeds? Basil seeds are the small black seeds of the sweet basil plant (Ocimum basilicum). They may be newer to the health […]

(Natural News) Regular physical exercise offers many health benefits. But even something as simple as 10 minutes of brisk walking daily can help prevent disability in older adults with arthritis pain. According to a study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, brisk walking can also help lower their risk of suffering from pain or stiffness in […]

(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to half of all adults over the age of 30 have gum disease – though the majority don’t know it. That number increases to a whopping 70 percent in adults older than 65. Bacteria, certain medications, diabetes, smoking, immune deficiencies, stress and […]