(Natural News) Heavy drinking has always been linked to many health conditions. So it comes to no surprise that drinking less may be linked to a lower risk of cancer, as a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine suggests. Researchers found that people who drank less alcohol had a lower risk of cancer and death from […]

(Natural News) Dong quai (Angelica sinensis), also known as female ginseng, is a medicinal plant widely used in traditional Chinese medicine. A study found that among its various medicinal benefits is the ability to provide relief from atopic dermatitis, otherwise known as eczema. In the study, the researchers induced eczema in mice by applying 2,4-dinitrochlorobenzene […]

(Natural News) Many women dread “that” time of the month but the days that come before are just as bad or are possibly even worse. This is because of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which is a combination of symptoms like mood swings, swollen or tender breasts, cramps, tiredness, changes in appetite, bloating, and headaches, that occur […]

(Natural News) Inflammation can be a serious threat to your health. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the leaf extracts of mbola (Parinari curatellifolia) an African medicinal plant, has a potent anti-inflammatory activity that can help prevent inflammation from causing further damage to your body. Inflammation is part of your body’s […]

(Natural News) Cannabinoids may show potential in the treatment of various skin diseases, according to a recent analysis. Health experts at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus examined current literature on the effects of cannabinoids on skin diseases and confirmed that pharmaceutical products containing the compound may prove effective in treating eczema, psoriasis, and […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for overall health, are now associated with improved symptoms of depression in patients with chronic heart failure. This finding was based on the results of a recent American study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. In this research, the scientists also found a lower incidence of other […]

(Natural News) Scientists have isolated a specific protein in snake venom that induces internal bleeding. By targeting this protein with a specific antibody, researchers were able to prevent cell-to-cell adhesion which would cause hemorrhage. Researchers found that animals resistant to hemorrhage-inducing venom carried a variation of the protein which presumably protects them from death. While […]

(Natural News) Daily consumption of tea may help keep dementia at bay, new research says. Researcher at the National University of Singapore examined the tea intake of 957 adults older than 55 years old for more than 12 years. Study data show that regular tea consumption is associated with a 50 percent reduced risk of developing dementia. Data […]

(Natural News) You can keep your skin looking young with medicinal plants, such as night-flowering jasmine, bael, and banana flower, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.  In the study, a team of researchers from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering and SRM Institute of Science and Technology in India […]

(Natural News) Both diabetes and cigarette smoking can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease because they increase oxidative stress in the body. To protect your heart from damage caused by diabetes and smoking, take curcumin supplements. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines found that curcumin protects the heart […]