(Natural News) Consumption of red meat, foods with saturated fats, and dairy products has long been associated with an increased risk of cancer. However, a recent study conducted by researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center adds another type of food to the list. According to this study, foods with a high glycemic […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiota refers to microbial communities that live in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. They play an important role in digestive, metabolic, and immune functions. There is increasing evidence that gut microbiota can influence and modulate emotional behavior. Similarly, psychological stress can also affect the homeostasis of these microorganisms. To determine if gut microbiota […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) last year reported some interesting findings about women’s mental health and the influence of hormones on it. According to one study, factors such as age of menstruation, number of children, and menopausal age all affect a woman’s risk of cognitive impairment. Another study reported that […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research examined the effects of acute consumption of organic and conventional juices made from fox grapes (Vitis labrusca L.) on antioxidant biomarkers in healthy people. Researchers from the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil conducted the study. Grape varieties and cultivation conditions influence the bioactive polyphenols in […]

(Natural News) Researchers found a link between low levels of zinc and the risk of high blood pressure. They theorized that patients with deficiencies in the vital mineral may be more vulnerable to hypertension. According to studies, there is a connection between hypertension and zinc: The lower the level of the nutrient in the body, the greater […]

(Natural News) Red sage, scientifically known as Salvia miltiorrhiza or danshen in Chinese, is a well-known herbal medicine in China and other Asian countries used for treating various health problems. A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine suggested that red sage can also be used for treating acute kidney injury. Acute kidney injury […]

(Natural News) Cannabis has a host of benefits and medicinal uses, and has been used as a natural remedy for a variety of ailments for centuries. Now, scientific research has underscored just how useful medical marijuana can be — specifically for those in their golden years. Studies show that most people who use medical marijuana […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the Hong Kong Baptist University have found that scalp acupuncture can potentially be used to treat symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In their paper, they reported that children stand to benefit the most from this procedure, based on the results of their trial. “We observed a better improvement in children […]

(Natural News) Nicotinamide, also known as niacinamide, is a form of vitamin B3 found in food and used as a dietary supplement. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research suggested that this nutrient can help prevent liver cell death and treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). According to the study, nicotinamide exhibits anti-lipotoxic activity. Lipotoxicity, which […]

(Natural News) Researchers from different universities in China evaluated the potential of a traditional Chinese medicine formula known as ba zheng powder to treat female patients with recurrent urinary tract infection (RUTI). The results of their study were published in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine. To determine if ba zheng powder can be an alternative treatment […]