(Natural News) Researchers from India have found that eating oats (Avena sativa) can help prevent alcohol-induced liver damage. In their study, which was published in the journal Nutrition Research, the research team looked at the protective effect of oat extract against alcohol-induced acute liver injury in a mouse model. Research has found an association between consumption of […]

(Natural News) The field elm (Ulmus campestris) is already known for its many health benefits. But according to a recent study in the journal Phyotherapie, it has more to offer — in particular, in protecting the body from liver damage, gastric ulcer, and blood pressure problems. The study, conducted by Algerian and French researchers, found that […]

(Natural News) The giant-leaved fig (Ficus lutea) is usually known as a pretty ornamental tree or a very useful source of food and wood products. Now, an Egyptian animal study indicated that the leaves of the tree could provide a natural way of protecting the liver from oxidative stress. Also called the “Lagos rubbertree,” this species is a common tree in the warm […]

(Natural News) Alcohol consumption has become part of our lives. For most of us, we drink either to relax, to socialize – or simply because we enjoy it. While drinking in moderation is fine, too much of it can take a toll on your health, especially on the liver. In particular, one of the possible side effects of excessive […]

(Natural News) A January 2018 study published in Liver International concluded that cannabis may reduce the incidence of liver disease in alcoholics. The study found that using cannabis correctly significantly lowered the odds of various liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis, and even hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer. These findings were based on […]

(Natural News) A study has found that extracts from the bark of field elm (Ulmus campestris) tree have protective effects against liver damage, arterial damage, and gastric ulcer. The study, which was published in the journal Phytothérapie, also revealed that the extracts possess strong antioxidant properties. Researchers from the University of Bejaia and the University of […]

(Natural News) When it comes to medications, many people think of Tylenol as being relatively harmless. Because it’s sold over the counter, even those who would balk at the idea of taking a stronger painkiller, like opiates, usually don’t think twice about popping a Tylenol or two for a migraine. Unfortunately, adopting a blasé attitude […]

(Natural News) Acetaminophen is a popular over-the-counter pain reliever also sold under the brand name Tylenol. The accessibility of acetaminophen and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) lends credence to pharma industry’s claims that these drugs are safe. But research has consistently shown that acetaminophen and other NSAIDs can be quite dangerous. Statistics show that acetaminophen […]

(Natural News) Current standards for glyphosate use may not be effectively protecting the general public against the chemical’s adverse health effects, a team of health experts suggest. Despite there being more than 1,500 clinical studies done on the effects of glyphosate exposure in the last decade, there is still a severe lack of a systematic […]

(Natural News) A study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, reveals that Fagonia olivieri has antioxidant potential that makes it a prospective treatment for acetaminophen-induced liver damage. The group of researchers, who come from Quaid-i-Azam University and Government College Women University Sialkot, evaluated the antioxidant content of the crude methanol extract of the whole […]