(Natural News) In this nationwide, population-based cohort study, researchers from China Medical University in Taiwan investigated the potential of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) to decrease the rate of osteoporotic fracture. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The researchers identified osteoporosis cases and selected a comparison group that was […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is now a worldwide epidemic, putting researchers on the offensive as they continue to search for ways to stop it. A study published in the journal Nutrition Research found that supplementing with vitamin D can reduce insulin resistance and improve the levels of fasting blood sugar in healthy adults, preventing the development of […]

(Natural News) Scientists from the University of Warwick in England have finally identified the enzyme responsible for “loading up” fat-carrying particles in the liver, which are then transported around the body. The study, which appeared in the Journal of Lipid Research, also revealed how this enzyme could be “slimmed down” to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol that […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine looked at the beneficial effects of food therapy on controlling hypertension or high blood pressure. The study was conducted by Ping Zou, a researcher at Nipissing University in Canada. This paper sums up basic concepts of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the principles of […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of South China, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Henan University of Science and Technology, and Beijing Anzhen Hospital of Capital Medical University reviewed existing evidence on the ability of red yeast rice and its related products in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). They published their […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Fujian Normal University, Shenzhen Third People’s Hospital, and The University of Hong Kong looked at the anti-cancer activity of a compound in aged garlic called S-allylmercaptocysteine (SAMC) in a review of studies. They published their findings in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. Daily consumption of food supplements with anti-cancer potential […]

(Natural News) Recently, the relationship between nutrition, gut microbiota, and human health has attracted a lot of interest. Researchers are beginning to understand the role that food plays in controlling gut microbiota, and how unfavorable changes in gut microbiota could lead to weakened immunity and an increased risk of disease. In a paper published in the […]

(Natural News) A new study showed that the descendants of lizards who lived in high-stress environments developed stronger immune systems than those descended from lizards who lived in low-stress environments. Based on this discovery, researchers should consider looking at family history in future studies investigating stress and its effects on health. Long periods of stress can compromise the immune system of an organism, rendering it […]

(Natural News) The benefits of eating fruits and vegetables aren’t limited to gut health – they also enhance a person’s mood. A large-scale study conducted by researchers from the University of Leeds and the University of York suggests that eating more of these foods can improve mental health. The study, which was published in the journal Social Science and Medicine, built on earlier research […]

(Natural News) There are many different types of parasites that can reside in your body, especially along the digestive tract. But did you know that what you eat can help prevent parasitic infections from happening? More than that, the right foods can kill parasites and help your body replenish its stores of essential nutrients. There […]