(Natural News) Due to growing interest in non-pharmacological treatments, researchers from Stanford University looked into the effects of acupuncture and its potential to reduce pain after surgery. They analyzed the results of several clinical studies where patients were given acupuncture treatment after total knee arthroplasty (replacement surgery). The results of their meta-analysis, which showed the efficacy of acupuncture in […]

(Natural News) These days, there are many drugs in the market designed to treat diabetes, particularly Type 2 diabetes. These synthetic drugs, however, come with a lot of side effects which can make treatment uncomfortable for patients. Some of the most common side effects are kidney complications, upset stomachs, tiredness, and bloating. That’s why in recent […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Hallym University College of Medicine in South Korea examined whether low muscle mass in teens is associated with metabolic syndrome. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. For the study, the researchers observed 1,420 participants aged 12 to 19 years, who were part of the Korea National Health […]

(Natural News) Men could avoid the embarrassing symptoms of erectile dysfunction by making sure to brush, floss, and clean their mouths every day. A new study found a strong link between oral hygiene and impotence: By taking care of your oral health, you reduce your risk of erectile dysfunction. Taiwanese researchers evaluated the sexual functions of nearly 195,000 men who […]

(Natural News) Researchers have known that certain animals adapt to environmental stress by altering their entire body to a form more suitable for the situation. They identified a protein in a species of roundworm that triggers this physiological remodeling. The stress-activated protein has analogues in the human body that are associated with diseases, such as metastatic cancer. […]

(Natural News) The Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), a branch of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has published the results of a pilot study looking at the safety of many common sunscreen products – and what was discovered is that sunscreen chemicals absorb into the bloodstream via the skin in a […]

(Natural News) Cytokines in the human body act as molecular messengers between your cells. According to a study, dietary grape powder can be used to promote cytokine production. This is good news because cytokines interact with immune cells to regulate your body’s response to disease and infection. The study, which was published in the journal […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the National University of Malaysia investigated the bone-forming ability of longjack (Eurycoma longifolia) and its potential as a natural treatment for osteoporosis in men. Their results were published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. Longjack has attracted the interest of scientists because of its ability to stimulate […]

(Natural News) Glucomannan is a water-soluble dietary fiber that comes from natural sources such as lily bulbs or konjac. According to a study, glucomannan can also promote gut health in people who follow a high-fat diet. The study was published in the journal Nutrition Research and it was conducted by researchers from the Institution of Life Sciences and Nutrition and Fuji Women’s University in […]

(Natural News) Puberty in girls typically starts between the ages of eight and 13 and ends around the age of 14. However, some girls today are reaching puberty at an earlier. According to studies, consumption of toxic foods is the reason behind this. Commonly consumed toxic foods that can cause early puberty include caffeinated drinks, artificially-sweetened and […]