(Natural News) As obesity is becoming a global threat to human health, researchers continue to search for food items and dietary compounds that may prevent or treat it and its complications. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, it was revealed that tomato and broccoli help fight obesity by reducing […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have solved the main challenge facing the contemporary use of cuttlefish bone in modern medicine. The hard, brittle internal structure of the squid-like cephalopod — while used often in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine — has been observed to trigger certain allergic reactions in various […]

(Natural News) Women who are anxious about the adverse effects of menopause may have found an ally in felty germander (Teucrium polium), a plant common to the Mediterranean region and southwestern Asia. In a study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, researchers from L. Orbeli Institute of Physiology in Armenia found that the plant is also able […]

(Natural News) When it comes to pet care, fleas and ticks are some of the most annoying problems that you may have to deal with. These parasites spell bad news for your pets – particularly dogs and cats – because they cause diseases, itching, and skin damage and infections. There are different pet care products […]

(Natural News) Goji berries, which are full of nutrients, are a popular remedy. According to a study, the brightly colored berries could also be used to treat two fatal tropical diseases. The research was published in the European Journal of Medical Chemistry. Can goji berries fight the parasites that cause fascioliasis and schistosomiasis? The research centered […]

(Natural News) Researchers from China have compiled data that reveals the efficacy of Chinese medicines in treating complications from cancer treatment. The findings were published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. One of the leading causes of failure during cancer chemotherapy treatment is multidrug resistance (MDR). In the study, researchers addressed the need to develop […]

(Natural News) The Amazonian mint (Ocimum micranthum) is another herb that a survivalist prepper should take note of. Research has shown that this herbal plant could be used to treat cutaneous infections and speed up wound healing. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the antimicrobial and antiproliferative […]

(Natural News) Red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) extracts have been used in traditional Asian medicine to treat various diseases ranging from heart conditions to liver problems. In a study published in the BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, red sage extracts combined with a liquefied calcium supplement was found to prevent osteoporosis due to estrogen deficiency. A […]

(Natural News) Increased levels of resistin, an adipocyte hormone that regulates glucose metabolism, may cause obesity leading to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes. A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine reveals that tomato and broccoli can reduce resistin levels and restores insulin sensitivity. Researchers at Helwan University and Modern Sciences […]

(Natural News) Bee stings have a notorious reputation the world over, thanks to boxing legend Muhammad Ali: “Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” Of course, getting stung by a bee and being at the receiving end of Ali’s punch are two different kinds of painful, but only a bee sting can hit you outside […]