(Natural News) The backyard, food garden, or wilderness may produce a weed called “opium lettuce.” Instead of pulling it out, cultivate the wild plant for its natural ability to relieve pain without the addictive side effects of pharmaceutical drugs. The U.S. is currently experiencing an opioid epidemic. People are desperately looking for safer alternatives to […]

(Natural News) Blood clots can have serious medical implications. If not treated properly, they can travel to other parts of the body and cause dangerous incidents, such as a stroke or a heart attack. According to the National Blood Clot Alliance, an average of 274 people die every day from blood clots. They can be […]

(Natural News) The human immune system is developed extensively during childhood, from the baby’s first skin-to-skin contact with their mother, to the garden soil they crawl around in as a toddler. Every creek and every pond invites an opportunity for the child to introduce their immune system to the antigens in their environment. Exposure, not […]

(Natural News) Scientific studies and anecdotal evidence suggests that people who are born blind or become blind early in life often develop a sharper sense of hearing. For decades, scientists have wondered what changes happen in the brain that contributes to superior hearing in the blind. Now, a recent study has managed to pinpoint what exactly […]

(Natural News) Prostate cancer is among the leading cancers in men in the U.S., second only to skin cancer. The American Cancer Society estimates around 174,650 new cases of – and 31,620 deaths from – prostate cancer each year, in its latest report. Fortunately, new evidence suggests that eating certain foods could play a role in starving – or even preventing – cancer. […]

(Natural News) A recent study from Australia found that morning workouts can greatly improve working memory in older adults. In the paper, which was published in The British Journal of Sports Medicine, the researchers discussed whether moderate-intensity exercises can improve cognition in older adults and whether adding light-intensity walking breaks can further their brain-boosting effects. A […]

(Natural News) The cruciferous family is a large family of vegetables that has been of scientific interest for more than a decade. Together with alliums, these cool weather-loving greens are known for their anti-cancer properties, which they owe to certain plant compounds they possess. In a recent study which appeared in Science Translational Medicine, researchers from the U.S. […]

(Natural News) Primary dysmenorrhea is the medical term for common menstrual cramps. This type of dysmenorrhea is associated with recurrent pain but is not due to any health condition. According to statistics, primary dysmenorrhea is prevalent among females around the world. About 90 percent of adolescent girls suffer from primary dysmenorrhea, while about 50 percent […]

(Natural News) People from the lowland forests of tropical Africa use the dried fruit of the aidan tree (Tetrapleura tetraptera) as a spice. In traditional medicine, they also utilize different parts of the tree for treating various diseases. A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness suggests using the fruit as a functional food for preventing […]

(Natural News) Ligularia amplexicaulis, commonly known as stem clasping ligularia, is a perennial herb that belongs to the Asteraceae (sunflower) family. It grows in the Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India. L. amplexicaulis is considered as a medicinal herb, and its stems, leaves, and flowers are used in Tibetan medicine to treat vomiting caused by indigestion. In a […]