(Natural News) Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), or vaginal thrush, refers to vaginal and vulval symptoms caused by the yeast Candida albicans. These include vaginal discharge, a burning sensation in the affected parts and an itchy rash on the vulva and surrounding skin. VVC is said to affect 75 percent of women at least once in their lifetime. Many […]

(Natural News) The effects of food allergies can range from simply being annoying or inconvenient, preventing you from eating your favorite food, to life-threatening, like difficulty breathing. While medical means of combating food allergies do exist, a recent study has found a more natural, and potentially more effective, method of fighting food allergies – adjusting […]

(Natural News) The thin line between life and death as well as the definition of “brain dead” has long puzzled neuroscientists and even sparked debates, lawsuits and media frenzies. A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, however, has found neural hints of a “hidden consciousness” in patients who went on to make full recoveries […]

(Natural News) The novel coronavirus has now infected a total of 1,016,534 people worldwide and killed 53,164, according to data from Johns Hopkins University late Thursday. Among the countries with the highest number of reported cases, the U.S. leads by a significant margin with 245,573 confirmed cases. The country’s death toll also topped 6,000 early Friday, soaring dangerously […]

(Natural News) Berberine is a compound found in various medicinal plants. It is extensively studied by scientists because many of its properties are beneficial to human health. In fact, berberine has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurvedic medicine for centuries. Berberine can be obtained from many sources, such as the Chinese medicinal […]

(Natural News) When you’re expecting a baby, your habits can have a big influence on your child’s health. You probably already know that you shouldn’t smoke and that alcohol should be kept to an absolute minimum, but now scientists also know that if you’re eating a lot of processed food, you could be putting your […]

(Natural News) New evidence has emerged of the negative impact of energy drinks to human health. According to a review published in the journal Frontiers in Public Health, energy drink consumption is linked to numerous negative health consequences, such as adverse cardiovascular effects and metabolic disorders. The basics of energy drinks Energy drinks are non-alcoholic beverages marketed […]

(Natural News) While it’s true that human zombies still remain in the realm of science fiction, their insect counterparts have been known to science for quite a while. A recent study took a closer look at one of the more macabre causes of this phenomenon: a deadly fungus that turns cicadas into sex zombies as it rots their genitals and […]

(Natural News) Biofertilizers are substances containing living microorganisms or their natural products, which are applied to seeds, soils and crops. These natural fertilizers are known for their ability to increase plant nutrient content and improve the biological properties of soil. Biofertilizers are more preferable than chemical fertilizers as they are environmentally sustainable and cost-effective. Synthetic fertilizers, […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from South Korea examined the anti-atherosclerotic effect of sorghum or great millet, which is known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Medicines. Atherosclerosis is a major cause of coronary heart disease (CHD) in which atherosclerotic lesions make blood vessels thicker.  This […]