(Natural News) Acupuncture is a widely used alternative medicine for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, but its effectiveness on preventing coronary heart disease (CHD) in people with RA has not been investigated. Researchers from Taiwan conducted a large-scale study assessing the CHD risk in acupuncture users and non-users of RA patients. Their findings were published in the […]

(Natural News) When you hear about all the different ways you can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease, it’s tempting to think that suffering from it is nearly inevitable. After all, you might be able to control what you eat and get more exercise, but you can’t do much about your family history. Even if […]

(Natural News) Berries are known to be one of the greatest superfoods available. Many studies suggest that these are rich in antioxidants and possess cancer-fighting properties. For example, red raspberry — a type of berry scientifically known as Rubus idaeus — can protect against a type of head and neck cancer called nasopharyngeal cancer, according […]

(Natural News) Scientists continue to search for natural cancer treatments. A team of researchers at Nagasaki International University in Japan found that a natural compound known as berberine can help protect against cancer, particularly leukemia, by inducing cancer cell death. For the study, the research team looked at the subcellular localization and the apoptotic mechanisms […]

(Natural News) The 2014 water crisis in Flint, Michigan, raised national awareness of the effects of lead exposure on children. After municipal officials decided as a cost saving measure to switch the city’s water supply from Lake Huron to the polluted Flint River, residents immediately started complaining about the discolored and foul-smelling water. Nonetheless, it […]

(Natural News) For decades, researchers have known that drinking alcohol during pregnancy can lead to long-term harm to the baby. Despite this general knowledge and numerous warnings issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many mothers-to-be still drink alcohol during pregnancy. Not only are these mothers increasing their child’s risk of developing […]

(Natural News) Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), could potentially contain therapeutic properties against major depressive disorder. This finding, which appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was the result of a meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of curcumin in addressing the condition. For the review, the authors used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews […]

(Natural News) Garlic has seen long and common use as a natural means of alleviating various diseases around the world. Modern science offer a multitude of proof that this herb can indeed stop oxidative stress, prevent inflammation, kill pathogenic microbes, and even stop the growth and spread of cancer cells. This relative of the onion supports your […]

(Natural News) Depression – once described by the famous statesman Winston Churchill as a “black dog” that robs him of all colors – is a leading cause of disability worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that over 300 million people suffer from depression, which is characterized by long periods of profound sadness that interfere with a […]

(Natural News) Melatonin is widely known as a sleep hormone produced by the pineal gland. As researchers continue to study this naturally occurring compound, they discovered that it offers other health benefits. In a recent study, researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand found that supplementing with melatonin can also protect against obesity and its complications, such as […]