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Moringa oleifera lam. leaf powder can help HIV patients stay healthy during antiretroviral therapy

June 21, 2018 -

The leaf powder of Moringa oleifera lam. (Moringa) could help human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients stay healthy during antiretroviral therapy, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

In conclusion, the findings of the study indicated that M. oleifera leaf powder supplementation is a readily available and effective solution for boosting the nutritional status of HIV patients undergoing antiretroviral ...

Characterizing the functional properties of a protein isolate from jackfruit seeds

January 15, 2019 -

From these results, the researchers concluded that the protein isolate derived from jackfruit seeds could be used as a novel protein source.

Read the full text of the study at this link.

Learn more about the other health benefits of jackfruit at Food.news.

Journal Reference:

Ulloa JA, Barbosa MCV, Vazquez JAR, Ulloa PR, Ramírez JCR, Carrillo YS, Torres LG. PRODUCTION, PHYSICO-CHEMICAL AND ...

Sustainable and easy to grow, jack fruit can help provide food independence to poor cultures

March 27, 2018 -

While no one really knows where the jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam.) comes from, most experts believe that it is native to the rainforests of the Western Ghats in India. Currently, it is cultivated in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The tree can grow anywhere from nine to even 21 meters tall, with evergreen, glossy leaves. All parts of the tree are covered with sticky, white latex.

The fruit, considered to be the largest of all tree-borne fruits, is ...

The jackfruit: A superfood source of vitamin C, fiber and other nutrients

February 14, 2025 -

The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), often referred to as the "miracle fruit" or "vegetable meat," is a tropical superfood that has been gaining global recognition for its versatility, nutritional richness and potential health benefits.

Known by various names across cultures — kathal in Hindi, nangka in Malay and langka in Filipino — this colossal fruit has been a staple in South and Southeast Asian cuisines for centuries.

With its ...

Study finds that roasted jackfruit seeds can be used to make a healthier cappuccino

January 30, 2019 -

The study, which was published in the journal PLOS ONE, was conducted by scientists from the Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) at the University of Sao Paulo's Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ-USP) in Brazil.

According to the researchers, they discovered a way to make a cappuccino mixture using jackfruit. Based on the study results, roasted jackfruit seeds can replace between 50 percent and 75 percent of cocoa blended with milk and coffee to make cappuccino, ...

Lobby group urges Hong Kong to rethink zero-COVID policy that threatens to cripple its status as financial hub

October 28, 2021 -

The Asia Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (ASIFMA) sent an open letter to Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary Paul Chan. The association wrote that a survey of members, including BlackRock and Goldman Sachs, revealed that 48 percent were thinking of relocating staff or functions out of the city due to operational challenges.

Because of the "ongoing travel restrictions, a zero-COVID policy in place and limited detail on an exit strategy from these policies," ASIFMA ...

Hong Kong hospital workers go on strike to demand closure of border with China

February 04, 2020 -

On February 3, H.A. issued five demands to the Hong Kong government, including that it ban the entry of all travelers from China; provide adequate isolation wards for coronavirus; and suspend all non-emergency hospital services, effective immediately.

Created in December of last year, H.A. boasts 18,000 members, which include doctors, nurses and other hospital workers. It overwhelmingly voted 3,123 to 10 on Feb. 1 during its general meeting to go on strike with the ...

Hong Kong experiencing a record jump in coronavirus cases

July 23, 2020 -

Although Hong Kong was one of the first cities to report coronavirus cases, they appeared to have gotten local transmission under control by the start of June. However, as foreign travelers have been allowed back into the city, the virus has come back in a big way over the past two weeks. Unfortunately, the city is considered one of the most densely populated places on the planet and counts 7.5 million in its population.

On Sunday, Hong Kong confirmed 108 new infections ...

Population of England and Wales sees second-largest annual surge in over 75 years, driven by migration

August 02, 2025 -

New figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed that the population of England and Wales surged by more than 700,000 in the year to June 2024, marking the second-largest annual increase in over three-quarters of a century.

According to the data, the population reached an estimated 61.8 million in mid-2024 up 706,881 from 61.1 million the previous year. Nearly all of this growth, 98 percent, was attributed to net international ...

PANIC BUYING: Hong Kong supermarkets emptied ahead of mass COVID testing that’s likely to unleash another “casedemic”

March 03, 2022 -

Local media reported that testing will begin after March 17, sparking concerns that many will be forced to isolate, and families with members who test positive might get separated.

Officials are planning to test 7.4 million residents three times over nine days, and the government is recommending that they stay home during the period. Exemptions, however, will be made for those who buy food, seek medical treatment and maintain societal operations. The stock market is also ...

Hong Kong government pays out $255K for a single vaccine-related death

June 03, 2022 -

Hong Kong's Food and Health Bureau recently approved a payout of HK$2 million ($255,000) for a vaccine-related death case. The amount formed part of a HK$1 billion ($127.5 million) indemnity fund established to compensate individuals who suffer from adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination.

According to the Hong Kong Free Press, the HK$2 million ($255,000) payout was not the only amount shelled out to compensate victims of vaccine damage. As of April 23, it had already ...

Acupuncture at the Si Guan Xue shown to be a powerful pain relief treatment for cancer patients

July 01, 2018 -

The researchers concluded that si guan xue caused the greatest reduction of pain among the three acupoints used.

Read the full study at this link.

Journal Reference:

Lam TY, Lu LM, Ling WM, Lin LZ. A PILOT RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL OF ACUPUNCTURE AT THE SI GUAN XUE FOR CANCER PAIN. BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017;17(1). DOI: 10.1186/s12906-017-1838-5

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South African herb lance-leaved waxberry found to offer antimicrobial and antitumor benefits

March 05, 2018 -

The South African medicinal plant Morella serrata (Lam.) or the lance-leaved waxberry is a densely leafed, multi-stem shrub known in African folkloric medicine to treat various human and livestock diseases, as well as reportedly enhance male sexual performance. In other African traditional practices, M. serrata is used to treat respiratory problems such as asthma, coughing, and shortness of breath. The decoction of its root is used to manage menstrual cramps, colds and headaches, ...

Lemongrass essential oil protects the liver from acetaminophen-induced injury

April 30, 2019 -

In conclusion, these findings suggest that lemongrass essential oil has protective activity against liver toxicity induced by acetaminophen.

To read more studies on essential oils that protect the liver, go to LiverDamage.news.

Journal Reference:

Uchida NS, Silva-Filho SE, Aguiar RP, Wiirzler LAM, Cardia GFE, Cavalcante HAO, Silva-Comar FMDS, Becker TCA, Silva EL, Bersani-Amado CA, et al. PROTECTIVE EFFECT OF CYMBOPOGON ...

“Green” bonds a total FRAUD – less than 1% of proceeds used for stated purpose

May 24, 2024 -

New research reveals that for all the money dumped into green bonds, there is absolutely nothing to show for it. The environment is still just the same as it always was, except the country is much poorer now because of all the green scams.

Had things gone according to plan, the more than $2.6 trillion in green bonds that were issued over the last decade could have helped companies mitigate their climate worries. Instead, it was all a pointless, wasteful smokescreen.

The ...

Fears rise that highly contagious coronavirus could explode throughout Hong Kong as thousands of healthcare workers strike after leader keeps borders open

February 06, 2020 -

As reported by the South China Morning Post, Lam’s refusal has led to a strike by more than 5,000 healthcare workers, leaving the city’s hospitals and healthcare centers struggling to find enough personnel to treat the rising number of sick.

And all of this comes after Hong Kong’s first coronavirus death.

The paper reported: 

Hong Kong could be on the verge of the deadly coronavirus spreading widely in the community, health authorities warned on Tuesday, ...

China readying Social Credit System where citizens receive scores based on their online obedience to the state

April 14, 2018 -

[Editor's note: The U.S. deep state uses China as a "proving grounds" for police state surveillance and tracking systems that will be deployed in the United States. Read this story carefully, because it describes exactly what's coming soon to America... and in fact is already under way via the censorship / obedience tactics of Google, Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.]

Right now, Chinese citizens are already subjected to country-wide surveillance systems and censorship schemes ...

Luxury home sales suffer biggest decline in 10 years, real estate firm reports

September 28, 2022 -

The fall eclipsed even the 23.2 percent decrease recorded at the height of the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in 2020.

Major reasons for the slowdown include recession fears and rising interest rates, which have priced some buyers out of the market.

"We're dealing with inflation, and inflation cuts into profits," said Daryl Fairweather, Redfin's chief economist. "Rich people definitely care about how much profits the companies they are invested in are ...

China’s zero-COVID strategy results to food shortages, delays in medical care

January 10, 2022 -

The lockdowns are part of China's zero-COVID strategy, but the draconian policy had a terrible effect on the population as residents in the Chinese cities of Xi'an and Yuzhou are now suffering from lack of food.

There were also hardships in admitting patients to various hospitals in the cities because a negative test for the virus is required before entry. More than 14 million residents are being affected by the lockdown. Public transportation and the use of private ...

Healthy Hong Kong resident suffers facial paralysis after Sinovac coronavirus jab

April 02, 2021 -

Lam told Hong Kong media outlet Oriental Daily that his right eye remained swollen "like it had been punched by somebody" four hours after he was vaccinated. Footage shared with the media outlet showed the Hong Kong resident unable to close his eyes. Lam's face was also deformed and his mouth tilted to the left. He also mentioned experiencing dizziness, redness in the ears and chest pains aside from the facial paralysis.

"I could feel the [first aid] man patting me, and ...