(Natural News) The use of traditional medicine is prevalent in many developing countries, thanks to it being accessible and reliable, as well as affordable. Of the many ailments traditional remedies address, infectious diseases caused by fungal or bacterial pathogens are among the most common. In Cameroon, a large portion of the population considers natural remedies as their […]

(Natural News) A urinary tract infection (UTI) affects any part of the human urinary system such as the bladder, kidneys, ureters or urethra — the tube connecting the bladder to the urethral opening on the external genitals where urine exits. Most UTI cases involve the bladder (cystitis) and the urethra (urethritis) and, due to human anatomy, affect women more […]

(Natural News) Despite advances in modern medicine and the availability of a wide range of anti-microbial drugs, the prevalence of bacterial and fungal infections is still high. Statistics show that in 2013, infectious diseases were responsible for the deaths of 3.25 million children worldwide, and bacterial infections accounted for 17.8 percent of the total. In some […]

(Natural News) As COVID-19 spreads globally and saturates media headlines, avoiding respiratory illness is on a lot of minds. A lung infection is a serious issue, but there are steps people can take to help their immune systems recover from any respiratory infection and to stop the virus from replicating in their tissues. The Federal government and […]

(Natural News) Iron is an essential mineral that plays a key role in producing hemoglobin — a complex protein that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. Aside from that, this mineral also has a wide variety of other beneficial effects on overall health, including eliminating fatigue, improving muscle strength, preventing […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Cameroon and Turkey isolated phytochemicals from the root of Albizia adianthifolia and assessed their anti-microbial effects against Gram-negative and multi-drug resistant (MDR) bacteria. Their results were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. A. adianthifolia is used in Cameroon as a natural medicine for bronchitis and skin diseases. In […]

(Natural News) Different plants possess different beneficial properties. While some are edible and serve as great sources of nutrients, others are simply plants that serve another purpose in nature. Despite this, both types are equally rich in compounds that are of some value to human health. For instance, a recently published study in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine described two species of wild, […]

(Natural News) Researchers have identified a core protein in plants that may play a significant role in fighting off infectious bacteria. The molecule has been shown to control the immune response of plants. When activated, the molecule boosts the immune system of plants, allowing them to resist diseases. It may help protect crops against bacterial […]

(Natural News) There are natural proteins in the body that fight off viral infections by causing infected cells to die in a process called necroptosis. A new study by North Carolina-based researchers showed that these same molecules also stop bacterial infections from spreading. Furthermore, the proteins don’t trigger cell death in infected cells that host pathogenic bacteria. […]

(Natural News) Accidents happen all the time, and injuries can make a bad situation worse if there is no medical help around, so having a trauma kit ready is a must for every prepper. (h/t to SurvivalistPrepper.net) You don’t have to be a prepper to have a medical kit at the ready, although many preppers […]