(Natural News) Researchers have found that black-jack (Bidens pilosa), commonly used in African traditional medicine to treat various diseases, can keep the heart healthy by preventing hypertension. The study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, assessed the protective effects of ethylene acetate extract of black-jack leaves on hypertension in mice. For the study, […]

(Natural News) Scientists continue to study omega-3s, and the health benefits of these fatty acids never seem to disappoint. Recent research has shown that regular consumption of omega-3s can help reduce your risk of heart disease. Past research has shown that people who consume fish are at a lower risk of having cardiovascular issues, but […]

(Natural News) Chemotherapy, despite its prevalent use in conventional medicine as the primary treatment for almost all kinds of cancer, is far from being safe. Its side effects are notorious and can be severe. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine examined the ability of Acacia hydaspica R. Parker, a type […]

(Natural News) It’s the start of pomegranate season in the U.S., which means a lot of kitchens (and shirts) in the country are bound to become bloody — thanks to the fruit’s uncanny ability to stain any surface. It’s still no reason to give up on cracking open a fresh pomegranate, given its health benefits […]

(Natural News) Move over goji berries, the time to recognize the healing powers of the barberry has come. Barberries, which look similar to goji berries, are a nutrient powerhouse all their own, and scientists are just beginning to understand the full scope of what these little berries can do. For people with diabetes, the protective […]

(Natural News) Home healthcare is a booming industry – thanks, in part, to the elderly population’s steadily growing numbers. And to keep up, new technologies are being developed to make self-care more accessible and easier to understand. For those who want to take care of themselves in the comfort of their own home in the […]

(Natural News) According to a study, “ibuprofen is associated with increased blood pressure and hypertension” compared to celecoxib given to patients who had osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis and increased risk of cardiovascular disease. The results from the PRECISION-ABPM (Prospective Randomized Evaluation of Celecoxib Integrated Safety versus Ibuprofen or Naproxen Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurement) study revealed […]

(Natural News) You’ve probably heard that an aspirin a day keeps the doctor away, and although this saying might have a nice ring to it, a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that it doesn’t have a lot of truth behind it. While taking a daily baby aspirin might be good […]

(Natural News) How active you are during middle age can make it or break it for you. Increasing your physical activity over six years in middle age can significantly lower your risk of heart failure, according to an observational study published in the journal Circulation. The study also found that the opposite may be true: […]

(Natural News) Diet plays a significant role in reducing one’s risk for cardiovascular disease. In a study published in the journal Nutrition, Belgian scientists demonstrated that the supplementation of inulin could prove helpful in maintaining a disease-free heart. Inulin is a low-calorie soluble fiber found in many plants, particularly vegetables. It is a “fructan,” which […]