(Natural News) Hawthorn berries are tiny fruits that have a storied history. Their use as a remedy for various diseases is documented in ancient medical records all around the world. The Greek physician Dioscorides wrote in the first century AD that these berries are effective in increasing blood flow to the heart. Meanwhile, ancient Chinese healers on the […]

(Natural News) In the American medical world, nothing ever really gets “solved.” It’s all about “maintenance” and treating symptoms, using drugs, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. Hospital errors are at an all-time high as are hospital “superbugs” which are viruses and bacteria that are immune to antibiotics and spread like wildfire from patient to patient. There […]

(Natural News) Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest public health threats the modern world is facing, and good solutions are sorely lacking. One approach that has been gaining some traction lately is phage therapy, but is it really a good answer to this pressing problem? Bacteriophages, or “phages,” are a type of biological infectious […]

(Natural News) Experts have known that the herpes simplex viruses (HSV) responsible for oral and genital infections were capable of mixing their genetic material. But a recent study by the University of Washington (UW) warns that these pathogens recombine more often than predicted. The HSV-1 virus is classically responsible for oral herpes. Meanwhile, HSV-2 triggers genital herpes. They […]

(Natural News) The bond between pet owners and their animals is a unique relationship, with most even treating their pets as a part of their family. These pets can provide stress relief, emotional support, and companionship. However, new evidence warns pet owners that treating pets like humans could be life-threatening. This study, published in the journal Health […]

(Natural News) The word bacteria might conjure up images of tiny worm-like disease carriers, but while it is true that some of these tiny organisms are incredibly harmful, it is also true that many types of bacteria are not only beneficial but necessary for life. In addition to making their homes in the soil and […]

(Natural News) Elderberry — also known as Sambucus nigra — is a small, antioxidant-rich fruit commonly found in Europe and North America. This fruit has been used in folk medicine to treat many ailments. In a study published in the Journal of Functional Foods, researchers reported that the elderberry fruit can help fight the influenza virus. Conducted by researchers from the University of Sydney, […]

(Natural News) When you think about what can go wrong when you take antibiotics, there are two major complications that likely come to mind: that all-too-familiar stomach upset and the more big-picture issue of antibiotic resistance and superbugs. However, there’s another potential problem that you might not associate with antibiotic use: a higher risk of […]

(Natural News) The bacteria responsible for Legionnaire’s disease live in water. But researchers warned that tiny water droplets containing the disease-causing Legionella microbe are floating in the air. Their study indicated that people might get infected if they inhaled the airborne droplets of contaminated water. Supported by Arizona State University (ASU) and Drexel University, the researchers investigated […]

(Natural News) Bacteria represent just one part of a large and thriving community of microorganisms that the human body plays host to. These microbes can be found in different parts, including the skin, the oral cavity, and most notably, the gut. While bacteria, together with other microbes, contribute to the maintenance of good health, certain […]