(Natural News) Producers are on the lookout for fast and efficient ways of measuring the potency and quality of cannabis products, especially with the pending legalization of cannabis in Canada. And it looks like researchers from the University of British Columbia‘s (UBC) Okanagan campus have the answer. The research team has unveiled a new method of measuring phytocannabinoids, the primary bioactive molecules in […]

(Natural News) A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that Cassia alata, an ornamental plant more commonly known as acapulco, possesses strong anti-inflammatory properties that help alleviate edema. A team of researchers examined the effects of Cassia alata extracts on mice models of paw edema as part of the study. The animal […]

(Natural News) We all know that vegetables are good for our health, but did you know that there’s a way to boost the nutrients in leafy greens? According to Carly Feigan, a nutritionist based in New York and owner of Head to Health, “chopping vegetables before eating them boosts their nutrients.” Blending and pureeing might destroy the fiber […]

(Natural News) If you’re lucky, you’ve only had occasional headaches. But most people are so used to having headaches that they’ve simply become part of their normal day. However, a doctor has revealed that there could be a couple of symptoms that point to a “deadly” headache, and that you might have to seek medical […]

(Natural News) Early menopause not only takes a toll on a woman’s physical health, but affects her emotional and mental well-being, too. It’s understandable, then, that delaying menopause is a matter of great importance to many women, and a subject of many scientific studies — many of which have found that delaying menopause often comes down to […]

(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in 59 children has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A look at yearly data on the prevalence of ASD reveals that this figure is likely to get worse. Research published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine suggests that the administration […]

(Natural News) Now, you can add protection from diarrhea and E. coli to the growing list of reasons why mothers should breastfeed their babies. In a study published in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism, authors revealed that a mother’s milk prevents the growth of pathogenic Escherichia coli and boost immunity. Researchers from the University of Notre Dame Australia and the University […]

(Natural News) Localized cooling of the heart before and after angioplasty may help mitigate the risk of further cardiovascular damage during a heart attack, a recent study carried out by Netherlands-based cardiologists revealed. According to experts, heart attack patients were at an increased risk of cardiovascular muscle death. Cardiologists prevented this by performing angioplasty procedure, where the constricted […]

(Natural News) In the world of fitness, Tai Chi may just be one of the most underrated form of exercise. It is, after all, a slow and steady exercise favored by older people — and while the gentleness of its movements is striking, it doesn’t exactly rank high in terms of glamour for an audience that […]

(Natural News) New research in Poland has found that garlic extract can reduce weight-related cardiovascular risks. The study, published in the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy, investigated the potential effects of garlic on arterial stiffness and endothelial function in overweight and obese people. In the study, University of Medical Sciences in Poznan in Poland and Rutgers […]