(Natural News) Rusty nails can be a danger for many reasons, but not for a kind of infection commonly associated with it. Yes, stepping on a rusty nail can cause a tetanus infection, but the nail itself (no matter how rusty it is) does not give you tetanus. Tetanus is caused by a toxin produced by a ubiquitous […]

(Natural News) Pichia kudriavzevii, a probiotic yeast found in fermented dairy products and tea, potentially holds anti-cancer properties, according to researchers from Iran’s Tabriz University of Medical Science. The study, which appeared in the journal Nutrition Research, looked at the apoptotic effects of P. kudriavzevii As-12 supernatant – the residual liquid produced after centrifugation against […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences and Beijing University of Chinese Medicine discussed the potential of combining Chinese medicine and Western medicine as a strategy to inhibit inflammation. Their article was published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. Inflammation plays a critical role in atherosclerosis and the occurrence […]

(Natural News) Junk food is ever present – it is in grocery stores, convenience stores, and fast food restaurants. As unhealthy as it is, many people still find themselves craving the taste of a salty or sugary snack. Junk food contains high amounts of salt and sugar – it’s no surprise that it is linked […]

(Natural News) Taking a nice walk around a beautiful, quiet park can help ease your stress. But did you know that green spaces also offer long-term benefits for kids? According to a study, children who grow up playing in green spaces have a reduced risk of developing a mental disorder later in life. The study was […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Queen’s University Belfast in Northern Ireland looked at the effect of heart-healthy diets on cognitive performance, including thinking and memory skills. The team published their findings in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. For the study, they investigated 2,621 people with an average age of 25 and […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research looked at whether olive oil intake, fish consumption, and omega-3 supplementation would increase the levels of red blood cell oleic acid and the omega-3 index of a person. This study was conducted by a team of researchers from the U.S. and Italy. The research team looked […]

(Natural News) For centuries, astragalus, also known as huang qi, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine. It has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory effects. In a study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers from Hong Kong Baptist University examined astragalus saponins and found that the herb can inhibit inflammation and reverse […]

(Natural News) A joint study by Danish and Swedish researchers found a new and healthy reason for people to eat flaxseed. Their research showed that the dietary fibers in flaxseed could trigger positive changes in the composition of the gut microbiota that ferment these fibers. These alterations in gut microbiota can improve metabolic health and lower the risk of obesity. Microbiota is the […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from Morocco looked at the antibacterial activity of Artemisia ifranensis, a species in the genus Artemisia that grows wild in the Middle Atlas in Morocco. The team published their findings in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. For the study, the research team extracted the essential oils from the […]