(Natural News) To evaluate the efficacy of acupuncture in treating polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), researchers from Korea compiled and reviewed studies that involved randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of women with PCOS. Their meta-analysis of the results of 27 RCTs was published in the journal Medicine. Several databases were searched for relevant studies; 1,024 articles about the […]

(Natural News) Everyone can agree that good memories evoke happy feelings. For some, simply reminiscing on childhood memories is enough to give them pleasure, while for others, finding happiness is like trying to find a needle in a haystack. And often, these people are the ones who turn to using substances which they eventually abuse. But there are some […]

(Natural News) Some people drink tea to relax or to get their caffeine fix. But did you know that oolong tea can also help inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells? In a study published in the journal Anticancer Research, researchers from Saint Louis University (SLU) in Missouri and Fujian Medical University in China found that oolong tea is linked to […]

(Natural News) Rare earth metals are rarely associated with health and medicinal uses. Strontium is one of the few chemical elements to have been documented for use in the medical field. Though its applications in medicine have mainly concerned bone health, researchers from China explored the effects of strontium on fatty livers and determined these mechanisms may […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a disease that keeps on giving – problems. People suffering from diabetes often develop equally debilitating complications which are significant causes of increased morbidity and mortality among patients. Researchers from Slovakia recently investigated the capability of fish oil emulsion to reduce hyperglycemia-induced oxidative stress and inflammation in diabetic patients that result in […]

(Natural News) Food allergies are on the rise, and many soon-to-be parents are wondering what, if anything, they can do to help reduce the risk of their child developing a life-threatening allergy. Scientists now believe breast milk may just be the answer. As a baby’s main source of nourishment, breast milk is already a top […]

(Natural News) For most of us, it’s a knee-jerk reaction to open our medicine cabinets and grab the nearest painkiller whenever physical pain plagues us, especially for those who are suffering from arthritis. But there is evidence to suggest that natural cures are just as effective as any conventional medication on the market, sans the side […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Kotebe Metropolitan University in Ethiopia found that certain combinations of essential oils exhibited antibacterial effects similar to modern antibiotics. These results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The team investigated the antibacterial effects of the following essential oils (EO): Blepharis cuspidata Boswellia ogadensis Thymus schimper The efficacy of the […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness revealed that basil (Ocimum basilicum) can help reduce high lipid levels and prevent atherosclerosis. In this study, researchers from Morocco examined the effect of basil extract on high lipid levels and oxidative stress in an animal model. Basil is an aromatic plant […]

(Natural News) Flaxseeds are a superfood with several science-backed health benefits. Full of nutrients, flaxseeds can help lower your cancer risk. But did you know that it’s better to consume ground instead of whole flaxseeds? Flaxseeds are one of the oldest crops. There are two types – brown and golden flaxseed – but both are equally […]