(Natural News) Zinc is one of the minerals that people all over the world tend to lack. A new study finds that having low levels of zinc may increase a person’s risk of high blood pressure or hypertension. This occurs because zinc deficiency can change the way the kidneys process sodium. For the study, researchers from Emory […]

(Natural News) Betel leaf (Piper betle) is a heart-shaped leaf commonly used in India, mostly for oral health care. The extracts of betel leaf have recently become widely known for their ability to inhibit microbial growth, thanks to their phytochemicals. Researchers from Taylor’s University Lakeside in Malaysia and Heriot-Watt University Dubai in the United Arab Emirates […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Universiti Putra Malaysia examined the antioxidant effect, glucose uptake activity in cell lines, and the cytotoxicity of the leaf extract of Melicope lunu-ankenda (ML) or Euodia lunuankenda, a plant native to tropical Asia. Their findings were published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. The researchers used two different cell lines: 3t3-L1 adipocytes […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Bharathidasan University in India produced silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using an aqueous extract from ripe Nothapodytes nimmoniana (Graham) Mabb. (ghanera) fruit as capping agent. Their paper, which investigated the antioxidant, anticancer, and antimicrobial activities of the AgNPs, was published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers characterized AgNPs […]

(Natural News) Potatoes are known to be healthy. However, when they are processed, they lose most of their nutrients. In a new study, researchers looked at how much glycoalkaloids and phenolic compounds are there in whole potatoes and processed potatoes. For the study, researchers from China looked at the food nutrition and safety of potatoes. They […]

(Natural News) Having high blood pressure (hypertension) is a huge risk factor for other health complications, including cardiovascular disease. A recent study suggests eating chokeberries to protect yourself from high blood pressure and reduce inflammation in your body. Previous studies have shown that chokeberries may improve cardiovascular disease risk factors. Therefore, in the new study, […]

(Natural News) Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) causes symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, headaches, and fatigue – all of which affect more than 90 percent of menstruating women every month. Luckily, there are natural remedies to relieve these monthly symptoms. Recent research suggests taking spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) supplements 15 days before your period. The study found […]

(Natural News) Scientists from South Korea evaluated the apoptotic mechanism of Vitex rotundifolia L. fruit extract against human colorectal cancer cells. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The fruit of V. rotundifolia or beach vitex has been reported to induce apoptosis in human colorectal cancer cells through the accumulation of oxygen species. The […]

(Natural News) A recent study evaluated the antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antidiabetic potential of the fruit Elaeagnus umbellata, also known as Japanese silverberry or autumn olive, which is known to be highly medicinal. The study was done by researchers from the University of Malakand in Pakistan and was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Crude […]

(Natural News) Lead is a toxic metal found in the Earth’s crust. Because of its widespread use, health problems around the world has increased. Throughout the years, researchers have been studying the health hazard of lead exposure, and recently they found that adults who were exposed to high levels of lead when they were young […]