(Natural News) You can give extra care for your oral health by consuming more polyphenols. These are compounds derived from plants that serve different functions, including plant defense, growth regulation, and even color. A systematic review published in the journal Fitoterapia concluded that polyphenols have great potential as antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory substances in the treatment and prevention of […]

(Natural News) Once you hit the age of 50, the macula of your eye will begin to break down, and may eventually cause blindness. But that macular degeneration can be stopped if you eat the right kinds of food, especially those found in the Mediterranean diet. Age-related macular degeneration affects more than two million Americans. This […]

(Natural News) A study published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine investigates the protective effects of the gardenia fruit (Gardenia jasminoides) against cognitive impairment and neurotoxicity on amyloid-beta-induced mouse models. Alzheimer’s disease is a prevalent neurodegenerative disease worldwide, yet its exact causes have not been fully explained in scientific data. Some of the recognized key drivers […]

(Natural News) Scientists have found a new way to relieve itchy skin without resorting to potentially harmful scratching. An experimental method devised by Italian researchers used a certain type of light to get rid of itchiness and prevent the annoying sensation from coming back for months afterward. Most people know the annoying experience of suddenly needing to scratch a particularly […]

(Natural News) Tropical rainforests such as the South-American Amazon are the world’s most precious medicine cabinets. Today, more than 120 commonly used prescription drugs are derived directly from rainforest plants. As antibiotics start to fail, widespread antibiotic resistance is becoming a real thing. Now more than ever, people are returning to nature to find answers […]

(Natural News) Walnuts are one of the most popular nuts consumed because of their health benefits. These are packed with bioactive compounds such as polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs), polyphenols, and dietary fiber. In addition, they can help cut your risk of developing colon cancer – making it a great addition to your diet. While walnuts […]

(Natural News) There are various diets that can promote weight loss or prevent different diseases, but experts still consider the Mediterranean diet to be one of the healthiest. According to a study, this particular diet is also linked to a lower risk of depression. The study, which was published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, was conducted […]

(Natural News) The World Health Organization (WHO) calls air pollution “the world’s largest single environmental health risk.” With over 90 percent of the world’s population living in areas where they are exposed to unsafe levels of pollution, a solution is desperately needed. While simply preventing the pollution is the obvious and logical solution, that is simply […]

(Natural News) Isn’t it strange that some pathogens are popularized and sensationalized while countless other pathogens that exhibit similar symptoms are left unadvertised? Many of the pathogens that we are told to fear (like rotavirus, measles, chickenpox and polio) really only manifest as benign infections in a healthy body. Infections can be prevented altogether or effectively […]

(Natural News) Every parent knows that the quickest way to soothe a crying child after stubbing his toe or scraping his knee is to apply an adhesive bandage. It’s even known to make the “boo-boos” disappear. Taking it off, however, is a different – and painful – story. Luckily, a study by researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson […]