(Natural News) Using marijuana might make you hungrier, but that does not mean that people can expect to gain weight from it. In fact, one study shows quite the opposite: Despite having “the munchies,” those who use cannabis actually tend to weigh less and have a lower likelihood of being obese than those who don’t […]

(Natural News) Resveratrol has long been hailed as a miracle worker, especially when it comes to lowering blood cholesterol levels and blood pressure. According to numerous studies, this plant compound from the skin of red grapes is responsible for the heart benefits conferred by red wine. Resveratrol has also been linked to neuroprotection, particularly against age-related cognitive decline. […]

(Natural News) An increasing number of studies have recently emerged promoting the benefits of eating cruciferous vegetables. These vegetables are not only rich in dietary fiber that supports digestive health, but they are also good sources of phytonutrients that can reduce the risk of cancer. For instance, isothiocyanates, which are formed through the breakdown of glucosinolates […]

(Natural News) Eating fruits and vegetables, which are nutritious and rich in beneficial phenolic compounds, protect against conditions related to oxidative stress. The fruits and leaves of a plant in India known as the cup saucer plant (Breynia retusa) may also be consumed to protect against diabetes, according to a study published in the journal […]

(Natural News) Psoralea corylifolia or babchi is a medicinal herb that is popular among traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda practitioners. It is used to treat various skin diseases, including rashes, psoriasis, leprosy, and leucoderma – a condition that causes the appearance of white patches due to loss of melanin. However, several studies have reported that P. corylifolia has other clinical applications, and […]

(Natural News) Following a low-carb diet may benefit people with Type 1 diabetes, research suggests. This diet could improve blood sugar control according to a study published in the journal Diabetes, Obesity and Metabolism. Type 1 diabetes, also known as insulin-dependent or juvenile diabetes, is a type of diabetes in which the pancreas produces little […]

(Natural News) Lemongrass (Cymbopogon) is a popular herb used for cooking and various medicinal purposes. In traditional medicine, this aromatic plant is known as a remedy for stomach problems, joint pain, the common cold, fever, as well as other conditions. Today, lemongrass is commonly associated with herbal teas that help heal the body, boost immunity, and promote good […]

(Natural News) Influenza – commonly known as the flu – is incredibly common, affecting between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population, and resulting in around 31.4 million outpatient visits and over 200,000 hospitalizations each year. Flu is a respiratory illness which can vary in severity from being fairly mild to causing secondary complications […]

(Natural News) The oceans contain far more species of viruses than previously believed. While not all of them are harmful to humans, they may exert a considerable effect on the environment. Following an extended cruise around the world aboard a sailing ship, an international research team reported finding nearly 200,000 species of marine viruses. They released […]

(Natural News) Rocks might not strike you as a potential source of clean and renewable energy, much less a substitute for solar panels. But Chinese researchers found that some stones sport metallic coats that naturally convert sunlight into electricity via the same process as photosynthetic organisms. The coating contains iron and manganese, two minerals used […]