(Natural News) In this article, researchers from The Ohio State University systematically reviewed various herbal extracts which, according to numerous studies, exhibit anti-viral activities against the influenza virus. This review was published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The researchers noted that the influenza virus has remained a consistent threat to the well-being of […]

(Natural News) A Swedish observational study found that autism and depression are more prevalent in children if their mothers had an infection during pregnancy and were treated with antibiotics or other drugs during their hospital stay. The study includes nearly 1.8 million children from the Swedish Medical Birth Register who were born between 1973 and […]

(Natural News) Ginseng (Panax ginseng) has long been used to treat various ailments, including colitis, according to a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The researchers found that red ginseng – which is steamed ginseng root – can alleviate immunosuppression and colitis caused by the drugs cyclophosphamide and 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS). […]

(Natural News) Cancer tumors are highly destructive and eventually kill their hosts, but before achieving that end goal, they grow themselves by hijacking resources from the body through a process called angiogenesis. This process involves building blood vessels and piping blood nutrients to the tumor, siphoning off resources that the body needs to fight cancer […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiota refers to microbial communities that live in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. They play an important role in digestive, metabolic, and immune functions. There is increasing evidence that gut microbiota can influence and modulate emotional behavior. Similarly, psychological stress can also affect the homeostasis of these microorganisms. To determine if gut microbiota […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) last year reported some interesting findings about women’s mental health and the influence of hormones on it. According to one study, factors such as age of menstruation, number of children, and menopausal age all affect a woman’s risk of cognitive impairment. Another study reported that […]

(Natural News) Like many other herbal teas, fennel tea is consumed around the world for its various medicinal qualities. The tea’s high concentration of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants is responsible for its incredible health benefits. Here are 15 remarkable health benefits you can enjoy when you start drinking fennel tea on a regular basis. Fennel […]

(Natural News) Butter is a beloved ingredient in cooking. While many people love the taste of butter, health-conscious people tend to avoid it because of its high calorie and fat content. But a type of butter which originated in India has recently gained popularity in the U.S. as a pantry staple. Known simply as ghee, this […]

(Natural News) Show your eyes, skin, and immune system some love by increasing your intake of vitamin A-rich foods. Vitamin A is a fat-soluble vitamin that is vital for growth and development, cell recognition, vision, immune function, and reproduction. It is also an antioxidant that helps the body protect itself against harmful free radicals. Vitamin A […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University have found that scalp acupuncture can potentially be used to treat symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In their paper, they reported that children stand to benefit the most from this procedure, based on the results of their trial. “We observed a better improvement in children […]