(Natural News) Acupuncture is an age-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that has withstood the test of time. Even today, acupuncture is still used to assist in healing and recovery, as well as to relieve discomfort and pain. Acupuncture therapy is popular among patients who have undergone intensive and harsh treatments, such as surgeries and chemo-radiation […]

(Natural News) Gastritis and peptic ulcer are gastrointestinal problems that often cause pain and discomfort. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests using a compound in Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) to help with these conditions. For the study, a team of researchers from South Korea looked at the effects of BST-104, a water extract […]

(Natural News) Safflower, also known by its scientific name Carthamus tinctorius, is a medicinal plant known for its oil. Safflower oil, which is obtained from the plant’s seeds, is a popular cooking oil that offers many health benefits. In a recent study published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, researchers from China, Kazakhstan, and the U.S. […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common diseases in developed countries. Statistics show that about 25 percent of the world’s population suffer from this disease. As its name implies, NAFLD is not caused by excessive alcohol consumption; it is characterized by too much fat stored in liver cells. Patients with […]

(Natural News) Research regarding the mechanisms involved in schizophrenia has come a long way. Scientists have now discovered a set of chemical imbalances present in the brains of schizophrenic patients that are linked to the neurotransmitter glutamate. They have also identified a compound that can potentially correct these imbalances and aid in the treatment of schizophrenia. The isothiocyanate […]

(Natural News) The avocado is a superfood with a rare mix of healthy fats and fibers that nourish and support the body. As long as people don’t overeat the fruit, adding avocado to their diets will help regulate their appetite, thus contributing to weight loss. Avocados go well with many dishes and can be used […]

(Natural News) Chocolate is a popular food ingredient, snack, guilty pleasure, flavor, drink, and superfood. It is loved by many not only for its mood-lifting properties, but also for its rich, widely varying taste and pleasant aroma. A new study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry reported some interesting findings about this beloved […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Israel and the U.S. identified a common ingredient in food preservatives that can induce insulin resistance — a hallmark symptom of diabetes. Their findings, which they published in Science Translational Medicine, used both murine models and clinical trials to investigate the adverse effects of propionate, an additive used in many foods. A failure […]

(Natural News) The origin of gold and other heavy elements has always been a mystery. A recent study by American researchers suggests that they were byproducts of a collision between two neutron stars billions of years ago. The researchers believe that their findings, which appeared in the journal Nature, provide unique insight into planetary history. Where […]

(Natural News) Men’s beards contain more potentially infectious microbes than dog fur, a small study has found. Researchers from Europe stumbled upon this discovery while examining the safety of dogs using the same MRI scanners as humans. They published their findings in European Radiology and asserted the need for better hospital sanitation. Beards versus dog […]