(Natural News) Research has revealed that bitter melon (Momordica charantia) a vine that produces a strange-looking fruit with an even stranger flavor, may help treat cancer and inflammation. The study, which was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, analyzed the anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties of bitter melon. Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd, is […]

(Natural News) American women considering a home birth would do well to read this: commonly-thought pregnancy risk factors (such as being over 35 years old, being overweight, and having a vaginal birth after a cesarean section) tend to have good outcomes when they give birth at home or in a birth center. This landmark study, […]

(Natural News) Suffering from allergies can be awful, but what if there’s a solution that doesn’t involve depending on antihistamines? Acupressure points may help relieve and prevent spring allergy symptoms. This ancient technique is based on the principles and trigger points of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Acupressure is an ancient healing method that uses the […]

(Natural News) A new study reveals that being near or around nature benefits children’s brain development, making them more attentive. According to study author Dr. Payam Dadvand from The Barcelona Institute for Global Health, countryside living or green spaces in cities such as in parks promote social connections and physical activity on top of reduced […]

(Natural News) Bad posture leads to a plethora of major health problems. We don’t realize it, but assuming unhealthy positions for extended periods of time can cause breathing difficulties, make us more prone to headaches, and even affect the way our hormones are produced. Modern life may be more convenient — but it’s slowly killing […]

(Natural News) The sudden, unprovoked seizures experienced by epileptic patients can put them in situations that endanger their well-being. To prevent seizures, epileptic patients are prescribed with anticonvulsant drugs. Unfortunately, these drugs are associated with adverse side effects like toxicity and congenital mutations. Natural products are now being studied for their potential in treating convulsions. […]

(Natural News) In the U.S., there are over 74,000 new cases of bladder cancer every year, making the disease one of the most common types of cancer. With so many patients developing bladder cancer, it is unfortunate that treatment regimens for bladder cancer fail 95 percent of the time. To increase the survival of patients with […]

(Natural News) In a growing body of evidence that points to the benefits of marijuana, a study made by researchers from Michigan State University indicated that a chemical found in marijuana may be able to slow down cognitive decline that occurs in up to 50 percent of patients with HIV. The study found that the chemical, […]

(Natural News) A study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, showed the potential of Haliotis diversicolor shell in treating burns. The group of researchers, which was composed of scientists from National Sun Yat-sen University, I-Shou University, and China Medical University, looked into the effects of H. diversicolor on in vivo and in vitro models for […]

(Natural News) Undergoing yearly exercise training programs can improve the heart health of people with metabolic syndrome, according to a study published in the Journal of Hypertension. Metabolic syndrome refers to a group of conditions occurring together, such as increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist, and abnormal cholesterol or […]