(Natural News) Some teenagers listen to music; some take up a sport that they like; some even spend their time glued to social media and video games – and some, like 14-year-old Jackson Oswalt, build a working nuclear reactor in his family’s spare room. Jackson, a shy teenager from Memphis, is the youngest person to […]

(Natural News) The Brazilian ironwood, known natively as juca or pau-ferro, is grown in the Northeast Region of Brazil where it is commonly used as a treatment for illnesses such as diarrhea and cough. Studies suggest that ironwood leaves contain anti-inflammatory properties. Ironwood leaves reduce joint inflammation In a recent study, researchers from Federal University […]

(Natural News) Patients with depression may experience improvements in their symptoms if they tried a new electricity-based stimulation therapy. Developed by North Carolina-based researchers, the transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) treatment applies gentle electrical stimulation to the scalp to adjust the recipient’s natural alpha brainwaves. In a recent study, researchers from the University of North Carolina at […]

(Natural News) Nocturia is a condition characterized by the frequent need to get up and urinate at night. This condition is often seen in older people and is the most common cause of sleep loss among them. Experts consider nocturia a symptom of urological conditions, but a recent study suggests that it may also be linked […]

(Natural News) Cutting back on calories may help prevent breast cancer. To achieve the best anti-cancer effect, researchers recommend a time-restricted diet in which women only eat at certain times of the day. Studies like the one from the University of Miami link obesity to some types of cancer. In particular, obese post-menopausal women are vulnerable to breast cancer. To […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Chongqing University of Education in China looked at the ability of kudingcha to protect against ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease. The team published their findings in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. Standard treatment for ulcerative colitis can cause side effects after long-term use, so the researchers aimed to […]

(Natural News) When a child is diagnosed with ADHD, or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, medication is often recommended. Profit-minded pharmaceutical companies and doctors hand these drugs out like candy, and some teachers even encourage it in hopes of having placated students who are easier to keep under control. Unfortunately, children often end up paying the price for […]

(Natural News) Scientists continue to explore the potential benefits of herbal remedies like Chinese skullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis). The root of this plant contains a compound called baicalein, which is often used to treat liver disease in traditional Chinese medicine. In a recent study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, baicalein was found to […]

(Natural News) The use of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to treat various conditions is gaining traction. Many cancer patients use Chinese herbal medicines to improve their physical and emotional well-being and reduce the toxicity of chemotherapeutic agents. Researchers from The Chinese University of Hong Kong believe that the approach to cancer treatment should shift from a single-target […]

(Natural News) The contamination of water, especially with fecal matter from animals or humans, is a serious problem. Pathogens from human or animal wastes can cause life-threatening diseases as well as economic losses. To address fecal pollution of water systems properly, it is important to know the origin of the waste. Human and animal wastes present different health […]