(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) Rusty nails can be a danger for many reasons, but not for a kind of infection commonly associated with it. Yes, stepping on a rusty nail can cause a tetanus infection, but the nail itself (no matter how rusty it is) does not give you tetanus. Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by a ubiquitous […]

(Natural News) The human body protects itself against infections and wounds via a bodily function called inflammation. However, various conditions can cause this condition to remain elevated, which can lead to tissue damage. Thankfully, herbal remedies like ginger and turmeric can naturally reduce inflammation. There are different non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that can help minimize inflammation in the […]

(Natural News) Lyme disease is one of the many epidemics that has plagued the United States in recent years. Residents of areas infested by ticks are at considerable risk of contracting the illness. Fortunately, homeopathy offers natural and effective ways. First identified in 1883, Lyme disease originated from pathogenic bacteria called Borrelia burgdorferi. Ticks serve […]

(Natural News) Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common bacterial infections worldwide. If left untreated, they can lead to serious conditions like kidney infection and sepsis. They are often treated with conventional medicine and antibiotic drugs, which come with adverse side effects and may even result in antibiotic resistance. Therefore, scientists continue […]

(Natural News) When SHTF and society collapses, infectious diseases would make a comeback and take many lives. Preppers need to be ready for the deadly outbreaks of diarrhea, dysentery, enteric fever, malaria, and pneumonia that would spread across the U.S. during TEOTWAWKI. The collapse would shut down the laboratories that develop new therapies and the […]

(Natural News) Many people get diseases from bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens because of poor hygiene. However, a new study shows that being too clean also makes you prone to superbugs. This raises more concern as the number of people who become ill and die from antibiotic-resistant germs is increasing globally. Researchers at the Institute […]

(Natural News) If you’re into green juice, consider adding papaya leaves to your recipes. If you’re not into juicing your greens, however, you might want to reconsider: Drinking papaya (Carica papaya) leaf juice was found to protect against the dreaded dengue virus. A team of researchers from the Ministry of Health in Malaysia conducted a study analyzing […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the U.S., Hong Kong, and Vietnam evaluated the anti-HIV and cytotoxic activities of compounds isolated from several Litsea plant species. The results of their study were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Litsea verticillata is a plant used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat swelling caused by injury or by snakebites. L. […]

(Natural News) Myrrh is a sap-like substance extracted from the Commiphora myrrha tree. Use of this plant extract dates back to Biblical times, most notably as one of the gifts of the three kings during the Nativity. Nowadays, people use myrrh as a perfume, flavoring agent, or essential oil. According to research, myrrh possesses powerful antiseptic, […]