(Natural News) The global population is booming, cities are expanding at a rapid pace, and there is no end in sight to the trend of urbanization. One of the results of all this growth and development is air pollution, where chemicals and other pollutants build up in the air and pose a serious danger to […]

(Natural News) A nationwide population-based cross-sectional study conducted by researchers from Chang Gung University in Taiwan looked at the frequency of prescription and usage of Chinese herbal medicine for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Chinese herbal products (CHPs) have been used in East Asian countries […]

(Natural News) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) limits the amount of oxygen that reaches important parts of the body. Patients with this condition are, thus, very prone to developing neurodegenerative diseases. But a Canadian-led research team advised that giving these patients extra doses of oxygen could help prevent the onset of dementia. For their experiment, researchers from the University of […]

(Natural News) A study shows that vitamin D is more than just for the bones: It can ease symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but only in people who are also deficient in the vitamin. COPD is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases that cause symptoms such as increased shortness of […]

(Natural News) Adding to a cocktail of nitrogen, sulfur oxides, and carbon monoxide that suffocates us daily, experts have discovered a spike in levels in some trace elements, potentially causing more harm to everyone’s health. A study conducted by researchers from Duke University study found that the amount of vanadium, a harmful trace metal, in the earth’s […]

(Natural News) We’ve all heard that if you quit smoking, your lungs will repair themselves over the course of several years. In fact, the American Heart Association says that lung function starts to improve after as little as two weeks without smoking, and by nine months, breathing improves dramatically. However, this is not the case […]

(Natural News) Benzodiazepines are a class of drugs, which include Valium, Xanax, and Klonopin, that are commonly used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Unfortunately, these drugs have been associated with side effects such as increased suicide risk. This information is supported by a study recently published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society, which showed that […]

(Natural News) A herbal extract made from a common “weed” can keep you safe from one of the most common and dangerous respiratory diseases in the United States. A Natural Health 365 article discussed the protective powers of milk thistle, regular doses of which could potentially prevent the onset of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). […]

(Natural News) Regular exercise has many benefits, such as improving your muscle strength and lowering your risk of various diseases. But did you know that exposure to air pollution can negate these health benefits? According to a recent study, which was published in the journal The Lancet, air pollution in cities can “counter the beneficial health […]

(Natural News) Milk thistle is famous for its ability to protect the liver from damage. But did you know that it can also protect the lungs from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke? Multiple studies have shown that the regular intake of milk thistle (Silybum marianum) can significantly reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), […]