All posts categorized with Medicine

(Natural News) Scientists are inching closer to understanding malaria better thanks to new analysis of DNA fragments taken from ancient human teeth in Italy. The researchers found genomic evidence of the deadly mosquito-borne illness in the 2,000-year-old remains, enabling them to identify the exact species of malaria that infected the ancient Romans. The analysis of […]

(Natural News) The Lingzhi mushroom, also known as Ganoderma lucidum or Reishi, has been used for ages in traditional Asian medicine to treat a host of health conditions and promote longevity. Often referred to as the “king of mushrooms,” this edible medicinal fungus is well known to boost anti-inflammatory properties, immune function, liver health and […]

(Natural News) New research has shown that small and premature babies who receive what is called “kangaroo mother care” tend to live longer and experience fewer social problems as they mature compared to those kept in an incubator. Kangaroo-style mothering involves breastfeeding and holding an infant upright against the mother’s bare skin, an approach first […]

(Natural News) The criticisms of Canada’s national healthcare system are long and varied. Even people living outside of Canada tend to be aware of the notoriously long waiting times for medical services there, but one issue that gets a lot less attention is racism in the healthcare system. One of the nation’s leading surgeons, Dr. […]

(Natural News) Sometimes wounds do not go away, even when they receive the appropriate treatment. Chronic wounds are those that have not healed after three months of care, and they are not a fun problem to contend with. Most sufferers are eager to see their wounds disappear, but it turns out that one common treatment […]

(Natural News) Not all honey is created equal. While the benefits of raw, unprocessed honey have been well-documented over the centuries, Australian researchers have found one type of honey, called Manuka honey, to be better than all known antibiotics. Manuka honey is produced by bees that forage on the nectar of Leptospermum Scoparium, or New […]

(Natural News) America’s opioid epidemic and the corresponding increase in the rate of overdose deaths among adults has received a lot of attention in the media lately, but the news often ignores the less obvious effects of the epidemic on “society’s most vulnerable members” – our children. A new study has been published in the […]

(Natural News) One of Donald Trump’s promises on the campaign trail was to lower drug prices significantly, much to the chagrin of the pharmaceutical industry that relies heavily on high-priced chemicals in order to stay in business. Trump waged war on Big Pharma quite some time ago, so it’s no wonder that they desperately wanted Hillary […]

(Natural News) Breathing is essential to life. It provides cells and tissues with the oxygen they need to function properly. Yet we rarely pay any attention to the most natural thing all of us do all the time. On average, we take about 16 breaths per minute, or more than 20,000 a day while we […]

(Natural News) Taking advantage of progressive government policies regarding marijuana cultivation for medicinal and research purposes, Israeli entrepreneurs are aiming to make the country a “global hub for medical cannabis research.” Applying advanced agricultural technology to provide medical-grade cannabis for research (and eventually for export, if expected changes in the current laws are made), several […]