(Natural News) In an exciting new development, scientists from the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have found what they term the Achilles’ Heel of cancerous tumors. According to a study published in Nature Cell Biology, activating transcription factor 4 (ATF4) could be the key to conquering cancer. While millions of our body’s cells […]

(Natural News) A person’s nutritional status affects his body’s immune function. Scientific evidence of this has sparked interest in the possible role dietary factors play in the pathogenesis of skin conditions like atopic dermatitis (AD). While food allergies and elimination diets have been studied in relation to atopy — a genetic tendency to develop allergic diseases — […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Tunisia determined the biochemical components and geographic variability of essential oils derived from Thymus capitatus, commonly known as conehead thyme. Their results were published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. To characterize T. capitatus essential oils, the researchers performed chromatographic analysis using gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. They […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from China identified the active compound and molecular mechanism of Sanguisorba officinalis against the Wnt/B-catenin signaling pathway, and developed Wnt inhibitors from natural products as anti-colorectal cancer agents. Their results were published in the journal Chinese Medicine. S. officinalis or di yu is a popular Chinese herb that can inhibit […]

(Natural News) According to a study published in The BMJ, treating epilepsy with a group of drugs known as gabapentinoids is linked to a dangerously increased risk in suicidal behavior in young patients. Gabapentinoids are also commonly used to treat nerve pain and anxiety disorders. This revelation is exceptionally worrying when you take into account the fact that […]

(Natural News) Regular exercise is a key component of a healthy lifestyle, but its benefits go beyond just strengthening muscles and reducing fat. Researchers from the University of Maryland (UMD) found that exercising for at least 30 minutes each day can help improve memory. Their study, which appeared in the Journal of the International Neuropsychological Society, is one of many that […]

(Natural News) Researchers from hospitals affiliated with Jining University and Jilin University in China investigated whether tai chi chuan (TCC) exercises can improve functional outcomes and the quality of life (QOL) of patients with primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) due to knee osteoarthritis (OA). Their findings were published in the journal Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China and South Korea investigated if the ethanol extract of Artemisia princeps could inhibit the cariogenic activity of Streptococcus mutans. The results of their study were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The study design involved the evaluation of the increase in acid production and biofilm formation by S. mutans, as well […]

(Natural News) The National Cancer Institute defines complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) as medical products and practices that are not part of standard medical care. While complementary medicine refers to non-standard treatments (e.g., acupuncture) that are used together with conventional medicine, alternative medicine refers to any treatment (e.g., natural remedies) used in place of standard […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Austria, Germany and Switzerland investigated the effects of a proprietary oil-free hydroethanolic pumpkin seed extract on the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. The majority of men are affected by symptomatic BPH from a certain age. Extracts from medicinal […]