(Natural News) Mangoes are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Their sweet and tangy taste makes them a favorite ingredient for desserts, smoothies and salsas while its juice is refreshing for the summer. Although they’re one of the sweeter fruits, mangoes have several varieties that can be more sour than sweet and more green or orange than yellow. Despite […]

(Natural News) Macular degeneration involves the loss of central vision. It happens due to damage in the macula, which is part of the retina. It is one of the leading causes of vision loss in adults 50 years and above. The condition typically comes with age, hence the name age-related macular degeneration, or AMD. There are about two […]

(Natural News) Muskmelon is a sweet and nutritious fruit with a variety of culinary uses and health benefits. It belongs to the gourd family and is related to other fruits that are often confused as vegetables, such as squash, pumpkin and zucchini. There are several varieties of muskmelon. There are netted types like cantaloupe and smooth-skinned types like honeydew and casaba melon. […]

(Natural News) When you follow a balanced diet, you ensure that your body is getting all the essential vitamins and minerals it needs, such as zinc. Research suggests that being deficient in zinc leads to a lot of health problems, such as immune dysfunction and chronic kidney and liver disease. To prevent zinc deficiency, incorporate foods rich […]

(Natural News) There’s no denying that eating junk food is bad for your health, as it’s linked to obesity and an increased risk of various health problems. A report in the Annals of Internal Medicine even found that a diet full of junk food could eventually cause vision loss. Researchers from the University of Bristol in the U.K. looked at a […]

(Natural News) The clouding of the eye’s natural lens, known as a cataract, is the most common cause of visual impairment among Americans. According to data from the University of Illinois at Chicago, more than 40 percent of non-Hispanic whites, African Americans and Hispanics with impaired vision develop cataracts. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers cataracts […]

(Natural News) While scientists assumed that the coronavirus (COVID-19) was mostly found in the nasal passages, a new report in the journal Annals of Internal Medicine indicates that it survives much longer in the eyes. The report detailed that a Chinese woman, who had continued to carry the virus in her eye despite it no longer being […]

(Natural News) Contrary to what people might think, the eyes aren’t a spotless, aseptic environment. Just like the gut and the skin, the eyes are a perfect environment for a host of various microorganisms that could be key to preserving good ocular – or eye – health. In an article published in The Conversation, Tony St. Leger of […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers investigated the effects of Moringa oleifera stem extract (MOSE) on cataract formation induced by oxidative stress in cultured mouse lenses. The results of their study were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. M. oleifera, also known as horseradish tree, drumstick tree or simply moringa, has strong antioxidant properties. To find […]

(Natural News) You may have heard of the old adage “health is wealth,” and judging by the current global public health crisis, it may be a gross understatement. Medical resources, just like food and water, will eventually run out, and you don’t want to get caught off-guard when this happens. Now is the perfect time to […]