(Natural News) Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is characterized by inflammation, swelling, and pain around the joints and other organs of the body. There is no available cure for RA at present. Patients are only prescribed medications, such as NSAIDs or corticosteroids, to relieve its symptoms and slow down its progression. But for patients who wish to avoid the side […]

(Natural News) The role of antioxidants is not just restricted to your body, it extends to the food that you eat. Just as they protect your cells from oxidative damage, antioxidants also protect food from spoilage caused by oxidation. A recent study conducted by researchers from the Abant Izzet Baysal University in Turkey investigated the possible application of olive […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Waseda University in Japan and Shanghai University of Sport in China assessed the effect of one-year vitamin D supplementation on insulin resistance. The researchers published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. In this study, which was a secondary analysis of a clinical trial, the researchers hypothesized that increased 25-hydroxyvitamin D […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Regensburg in Germany investigated the utility of spatial separation – a behavioral process associated with the hippocampus – in the assessment of dietary interventions and the behavioral effects of the transgenerational administration of a Western diet on pattern separation. The results of their study were published in the […]

(Natural News) People who are overweight are often advised to exercise to lose weight. Now, a study finds that this not only aids in weight loss but also in improving insulin sensitivity. The paper, published in the journal Experimental Physiology, suggests a six-week short duration, high-intensity exercise training program to significantly improve insulin sensitivity, as well as muscle size […]

(Natural News) This observational study was conducted by European researchers to describe the current micronutrient intakes of Dutch elderly and to identify the contribution of nutrient-dense foods, fortified foods, and dietary supplements to the intake of micronutrients that are often inadequately consumed in Dutch elderly. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. As people age, they […]

(Natural News) In this study published in the journal Nutrition Research, researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea investigated the proliferative effect of apple ethanol extract on human adipose tissue-derived mesenchymal stem cells (ADSCs) and human cord blood-derived mesenchymal stem cells (CB-MSCs). They also identified the possible molecular mechanisms behind its beneficial effects. Tissue regeneration using […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers recently uncovered a very efficient arrangement of two common semiconductor materials that would greatly increase their efficiency as photocatalysts. They reported that a two-dimensional heterostructure made up of nanometer-thin layers of black phosphorus and bismuth tungstate could split water in the presence of sufficient light. Furthermore, the same semiconductor structure could […]

(Natural News) Researchers at the Federal University of Ouro Preto in Brazil assessed whether whey protein contributed to muscle weight gain in response to resistance exercise. They published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Whey protein is known for its nutritional value and antioxidant properties. In this study, the researchers hypothesized that consuming whey […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found a new natural medicine that can protect nerve cells from epilepsy. In a study published in the journal The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, researchers at Central South University in China found that eucommia (Eucommia ulmoides) contains a compound called aucubin, which exhibits protective effects on neurons against damage caused […]