(Natural News) Researchers from Taiwan examined the efficacy of monacolin K-rich and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA)-rich red yeast rice (RYR) in treating hyperlipidemia in a randomized control double-blind clinical trial. Their results were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. RYR (Monascus pilosus) is traditionally used as an alternative treatment for hyperlipidemia. Previous studies suggest that […]

(Natural News) Liver cancer is one of the deadliest types of human cancer. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), which often occurs in patients with already existing liver disease, is considered the most common form of liver cancer. One of the main characteristics of HCC is its tendency to migrate or metastasize to the lungs. Metastasis of cancer […]

(Natural News) Helleborus niger, also known as black hellebore or Christmas rose, is a winter-blooming evergreen plant native to the mountains of southern and central Europe. This plant is well-known for producing large, white, glistening flowers that bloom around Christmas time in warm winter areas, and in early spring in cooler winter regions. While its flowers resemble […]

(Natural News) How’s this for a good excuse to have another cup of joe: Research suggested that drinking coffee might lower a man’s risk of prostate cancer. Researchers from Kanazawa University Graduate School of Medical Science in Japan identified compounds in coffee called kahweol acetate and cafestol that may inhibit the growth of prostate cancer […]

(Natural News) Nothing good will come out of drinking too much alcohol. It will only take a toll on your health, especially the liver. The liver plays a crucial role in the healthy functioning of your body. It removes toxins through the body and purifies the blood. When you consume booze, the liver breaks down […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is an irreversible and progressive brain disease that affects cognitive function. The most common neurodegenerative disease worldwide, AD affects as many as 5.5 million people in the US alone. AD is often seen in older adults aged 65 and above, but younger people can also develop the disease. While little is known […]

(Natural News) Stevia rebaudiana, a member of the Asteraceae family, is widely known as a natural sweetener. Also called candyleaf, sweet leaf or sugarleaf due to its sweet-tasting leaves, the stevia plant has been used as an herbal medicine in many Eastern countries. According to studies, S. rebaudiana is bursting with medicinal properties, which include antibacterial, anti-hypertensive, anti-fungal, and […]

(Natural News) People following a vegan diet should always be on their guard against nutrient deficiencies. Vegans do not eat any animal products at all, including meat, dairy and eggs. Instead, their diet consists of plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, beans and whole grains – alongside a few nuts or seeds. Unfortunately, even with all […]

(Natural News) There are plenty of studies heralding the benefits of drinking moderate amounts of red wine. Red wine is an alcoholic beverage produced from red grapes which, aside from being a healthy superfood, contain plenty of beneficial phytonutrients. In a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from Spain examined the associations of moderate alcohol […]

(Natural News) While they may look like a cross between blueberries and grapes, acai berries are technically not berries — they’re drupes. Drupes are fruits that have a central pit rather than a bunch of tiny seeds surrounded by fruit flesh. Other fruits under this classification include cherries, apricots, olives, peaches, and plums. Acai berries […]