(Natural News) You might have heard that echinacea is great at reducing colds. Although that’s an impressive feat on its own, its uses actually extend far beyond that. Here’s a look at the many scientifically-proven benefits of this plant. Part of the daisy family, echinacea is a flowering plant that grows wildly across the eastern […]

(Natural News) In 2014, the Ebola outbreak occurred in West Africa where 11,000 people died. Although it was contained for a few years, it has re-emerged in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Ebola virus causes severe hemorrhagic fever with up to a 90 percent death rate. An infected person will show symptoms within two […]

(Natural News) Hog farm workers face many challenges at work. The laundry list of occupational hazards they have to deal with every day at work is diverse. That list ranges from simple needle stick injuries to long-term respiratory health problems. One of the more significant threats to hog farmers is staph infection — an often […]

(Natural News) Cholera is a serious case of diarrhea caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae, which naturally lives in seawater. When it enters the gut, it produces a toxin that poisons a vital cellular transport protein. Most cases of cholera occur because of fecal-contaminated water. It coats the surfaces of shellfish and marine plants. A […]

(Natural News) According to a recent study published in mSystems, an open access journal run by the American Society for Microbiology, people introduce chemicals to the environment wherever they go. These chemicals called antimicrobials are often used in disinfectants and cleaners to kill microorganisms that can cause diseases. When these chemicals settle in indoor dust and spread in public […]

(Natural News) It’s a huge, dangerous lie. City officials in San Antonio, Texas, are claiming that no migrants from the Ebola-infected Republic of Congo could possibly be carrying Ebola into the United States because “Ebola has a 21-day incubation period,” they say. And the migrants have been walking for more than 21 days. Therefore, they […]

(Natural News) In recent years, avocados have become the new favorite fruit of Americans. They are rich in healthy fats and other nutrients that are vital to the normal functions of various bodily processes. Many people enjoy better health by eating avocados. You will get more nutrients and be safer from metabolic syndrome. You will […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from The Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School in Israel examined the efficacy of acupuncture in treating persistent warts caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The results of their study were published in the journal Medical Acupuncture. HPV infections can cause cutaneous warts. In these small skin lesions, viral manipulation creates […]

(Natural News) Asked to visualize what an apocalyptic end of the world might look like, few people would picture death by superbug, and yet uncontrollable, antibiotic-resistant bacteria are one of the greatest threats facing mankind. The World Health Organization warns that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has the potential to be more deadly than cancer, with the […]

(Natural News) Good hygiene is not just about cleaning and disinfecting yourself regularly. It also involves preventing the spread of pathogenic bacteria, fungi, and viruses. That is why people need to avoid sharing towels, toiletries, toothbrushes, and other items. The practice of sharing lip balms, lipsticks, and pots of cream increases the risk of picking […]