(Natural News) Bloodborne illnesses might be a big concern when it comes to blood transfusions, but a recent study showed that an alarming percentage of human blood transfusions that are believed to be pure actually contain a variety of drugs. In a collaboration between researchers from the University of Illinois and Oregon State University, samples […]

(Natural News) Mixing alcohol with medication is never a good idea. Research has already shown that people who do so are at an increased risk not just of overdoses, but also falls and traffic accidents. Now, a new study from the University of Washington not only reinforces this fact — it also shows how age can […]

(Natural News) Osteoporosis remains to be one of the leading public health threats in older adults. In the U.S. alone, over 52 million people over the age of 50 suffer from this condition. While researchers have developed synthetic medications and treatments to combat the onset of this widespread disease, these have been found to do more […]

(Natural News) Seventy-five percent of Americans are turning to supplements to address their health needs, according to data collected by the Council for Responsible Nutrition during their Consumer Survey on Dietary Supplements for 2018. Not only that, 87 percent of the surveyed supplement users said they have overall confidence in the safety, quality and effectiveness […]

(Natural News) Plants from the ginger (Zingiberaceae) family contain an active compound that is known for its anti-tumor properties. Called B-elemene, this liquid-soluble sesquiterpene not only induces cancer cell death, but also cell cycle arrest at different stages, depending on the type of tumor. In a recent study, researchers from The First Hospital of China Medical University explored the […]

(Natural News) A berry native to the South, the saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is widely regarded for its health and nutritional benefits. In fact, recent studies have shown that men especially can benefit from the plant, given its ability to treat problems “down there.” Indeed, multiple studies have shown how saw palmetto can potentially address genitourinary disorders, that […]

(Natural News) A researcher from Bastyr University in Washington reviewed various botanical interventions that are used to protect against sun damage — the primary cause of skin problems. The article was published in the journal Alternative and Complementary Therapies. Low-risk skin cancers and pre-cancers are common skin ailments that primarily affect individuals with fair skin. These […]

(Natural News) Like a scene straight out of The X-Files, the Pentagon admits that it has long been on the trail of Unidentified Flying Objects, or UFOs. According to a story published by The New York Post, the US Department of Defense admitted it ran a government initiative called the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP) […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Poland discussed the effect of ionizing radiation (IR) originating from artificial sources, particularly medical ones, on the male reproductive system. Their review was published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine. According to recent findings, although spermatogonia are less susceptible to DNA damage caused by exposure to IR, they nevertheless suffer from […]

(Natural News) In this article, researchers from China discussed the application of metabolomics in the early diagnosis, the discovery of biomarkers and the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD) using traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). This review was published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines. TCM has gained the gradual acceptance of the international community in recent years. […]