(Natural News) The Amazon rain forest continues to dwindle due to human activity, but that hasn’t stopped it from providing boons to those who truly need it. One of the plants that lives in its green depths has displayed the ability to kill cancerous liver cells, an article in Medical Xpress stated. Vismia baccifera is […]

(Natural News) Many people can’t survive without the energy boost that their morning coffee provides. But if you’re not one of those people, there are many other reasons why you should start getting your daily dose of coffee. A review paper, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, revealed that drinking coffee significantly reduces the risk […]

(Natural News) Are you overweight? Do you drink or smoke a lot? If you answered “yes” to some or all of these questions, you may be at risk of developing liver cancer. The best way to lower your risk of developing this type of cancer is by making some lifestyle changes. Here are five things […]

(Natural News) Exposure to chemical disinfectants and sanitizers on the job may increase the risk of developing thyroid cancer, a recent study found. Researchers examined 960 study participants and pooled data from their employment histories including job titles, responsibilities, and company name. The experts then calculated potential biocide and pesticide exposure in workers. Biocides used […]

(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 33,000 Americans develop liver cancer every year and from these, approximately 26,000 people die from the disease. One of the main reasons for the high mortality rates of liver cancer is the limited treatments available for the disease, which include chemotherapy and surgical removal […]

(Natural News) When it comes to choosing healthy food, you must not decide based solely on taste. Some of the best foods for your body hardly taste good, after all. Take the bitter melon, for instance. This literally bitter vegetable can do a lot of good for your body, including lowering your blood sugar levels […]

(Natural News) Mycotoxins, the toxic substances produced by fungi, are one of the most serious food safety problems that affect staple crops. Aflatoxins, the focus of this research, has been extensively studied and it is responsible for a whopping 90,000 cases of liver cancer annually. For this study, researchers looked into aflatoxins to determine how agricultural research can […]

(Natural News) Most people know wormwood as the key ingredient of absinthe, the controversial aperitif that, until recently, was banned in many countries (including the U.S.) because of its reported hallucinogenic effects. However, scientists from Inha University, Seoul National University, and Kyung Hee University in South Korea have found that Artemisia capillaris, one of the plants in the Artemesia genus known […]

(Natural News) Selenium is one of the most essential minerals that improve the body’s overall health. With its many health benefits, it is a big question why this powerful antioxidant never gets its well-deserved recognition, as well as the risks associated with inadequate selenium intake. Many people may not be aware that consuming foods grown […]

(Natural News) Everyone enjoys the occasional glass of champagne and a casual martini at a party wouldn’t hurt. But there is a difference between a single cocktail and hitting the bottle to drown your sorrows. Inebriation often blurs the fine line between moderation and excess, so you had better put that third bottle back down […]