(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Bharathidasan University in India produced silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using an aqueous extract from ripe Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Graham) Mabb. (ghanera) fruit as capping agent. Their paper, which investigated the antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities of the AgNPs, was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers characterized AgNPs […]

(Natural News) The spleen is often overlooked and is probably ranked the lowest in the hierarchy of vital organs by many people. This could be due to the fact that the spleen isn’t really necessary for survival. Unlike the heart or the lungs, the absence of a spleen from the body doesn’t automatically spell death. […]

(Natural News) A recent study reported that people who consume large amounts of fructose are more likely to develop all kinds of diseases because the sweetener affects numerous genes in the brain. Fructose causes gene alterations that are linked to serious diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease and diabetes. However, the researchers from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) who conducted […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the University of Macau used a metabolomics approach to compare two Forsythiae Fructus (Lianqiao in Chinese) aqueous extracts subtypes. Their findings, which demonstrate the difference between the clinical applications of green Forsythia (GF) and ripe Forsythia (RF), were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Forsythiae Fructus is one of […]

(Natural News) Both butter and coconut oil occasionally get a bad rap in the health community due to their considerable content of saturated fats, but do these food items truly deserve such unpopular reputations? In truth, both foods have their fair share of promising health benefits when consumed in moderation. Here are a few unique ways butter […]

(Natural News) The allium vegetable family includes kitchen staples like onions, garlic, and chives. These vegetables aren’t just full of flavor, they also offer many health benefits. Alliums contain organosulfur compounds that possess antioxidant, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. These compounds can also help prevent blood clots. They are responsible for most of the health benefits offered by alliums. Alliums […]

(Natural News) One in every 10 Americans say they suffer from depression, at least occasionally. The World Health Organization predicts depression will be the second leading cause of disability and premature death starting next year. With so many Americans eating GMOs daily, it’s no wonder. These pesticide-laden foods affect cognition, neural impulses, hormones, and massive […]

(Natural News) Research warns that a sedentary lifestyle coupled with a desk job can negatively affect your health and can even lead to an early death. Fortunately, a study conducted by researchers from Columbia University Irving Medical Center says that staying active even if you sit most of the day can lower your risk of health problems. Findings suggest that 30 […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Hospital in China reported that practicing t’ai chi can help with hypertension. In their study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they looked at the effect of t’ai chi exercise on hypertension in young and middle-aged in-service staff. For the study, the Chinese researchers recruited 208 individuals with […]

(Natural News) Nearly 40 percent of Americans are suffering from non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Many people don’t even realize that they have the condition because the symptoms of liver disease in its early stages tend to be mild or unnoticeable. Worse still, NAFLD, when left untreated, progresses to a more serious condition called non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) — […]