(Natural News) Safflower seed extracts can protect the kidneys from the adverse effects brought about by cisplatin treatment, according to a multi-university study in South Korea. Their findings appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. The researchers investigated whether extracts from safflower seeds can have pleiotropic effects in vivo. For the study, mice were intraperitoneally injected […]

(Natural News) Some people drink tea to relax or to get their caffeine fix. But did you know that oolong tea can also help inhibit the growth of breast cancer cells? In a study published in the journal Anticancer Research, researchers from Saint Louis University (SLU) in Missouri and Fujian Medical University in China found that oolong tea is linked to […]

(Natural News) A systematic review and meta-analysis published in the journal PLOS ONE reported that acupuncture is a safe and effective alternative to hormone replacement therapy in reducing menopause symptoms in women with breast cancer. In this paper, Taiwanese researchers assessed the efficacy of acupuncture on hot flashes and menopause symptoms in women with breast […]

(Natural News) Coffee is one of the most commonly consumed drinks in the world, and it has been shown to have health benefits. Researchers from India evaluated the anticancer properties of chlorogenic acid complex, which is an active compound in green coffee beans. Their findings appeared in the Food Science and Human Wellness journal. Chlorogenic […]

(Natural News) You might not have ever heard of silymarin, but if you’ve got cancer or liver disease, this herbal remedy is something you should get acquainted with. Silymarin is a collective term for the group of plant compounds that form the active ingredient in milk thistle, a prickly plant that been used for hundreds […]

(Natural News) A person’s abdomen holds a lot of organs. While some of these are relatively well-known, there are others that don’t get recognized but are still essential to overall health. Take the pancreas, for instance. The small, flat organ found at the back of the stomach may not be as popular as other parts […]

(Natural News) A study from Taipei Medical University in Taiwan revealed that evodiamine, a biological compound found in Evodia rutaecarpa, has potential therapeutic properties against glioblastoma. In their research, which appeared in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, the researchers tested the anti-cancer properties of evodiamine in vivo and in vitro. Studies have identified some of the […]

(Natural News) Is organic produce just an overpriced gimmick, or can eating more of it have a tangible effect on your family’s health? While it might be tempting to view all fruit and veggies as equally nutritious, the results of a recent study would seem to indicate that there is a distinct difference in the […]

(Natural News) Cancer can accelerate the deterioration of a person’s body like no other. Researchers from China investigated the effects of ingesting a soy-whey protein blend on protein-energy absorption and muscle mass of patients with acute leukemia before they undergo treatment, and published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Patients with acute leukemia often exhibit […]

(Natural News) An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, and healthy foods are some of the best natural preventive medicines available. That is why British researchers are advising people at risk of certain cancers, diabetes, and heart diseases to eat more whole grains and other foods that are rich in dietary fiber. Their recently […]