(Natural News) Intestinal permeability (IP) is a functional feature of the intestinal barrier that allows the intestinal wall to lose its integrity to a permissible extent, so that material from the lumen – such as the nutrients extracted from food – can enter the bloodstream and travel to other organs. While this feature is useful under normal, regulated conditions, […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana investigated the ability of vernolide from Vernonia colorata (bitterleaf) to modulate the resistance of pathogenic bacteria toward known antibiotics. Their findings were published in The Journal of Phytopharmacology. The resistance modulatory activities of natural products have gained scientific interest in recent […]

(Natural News) Quercetin is a plant pigment or flavonoid that’s present in fruits, vegetables, seeds and grains. It is considered one of the most abundant antioxidants in the human diet. Apart from its antioxidant activities, quercetin is also known for having other beneficial properties, such as anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity and even anti-cancer activities. In an recent study published in The […]

(Natural News) A rare disease called limb-girdle muscular dystrophy D1 (LMGD1) makes even everyday actions such as climbing stairs, lifting objects and standing up from a chair difficult to do. Over time, it can even cause some people to lose the ability to walk. A recent study, however, shows that lithium can be a possible treatment for LMGD1. Researchers […]

(Natural News) Over the years, researchers have been increasingly interested in the role of gut bacteria when it comes to human health. The body harbors trillions of microorganisms like bacteria and viruses – collectively known as the microbiome. While these tiny organisms are often associated with disease and infections, some variations of viruses and bacteria […]

(Natural News) When President Donald Trump invoked the Defense Production Act earlier this month, he said he wasn’t certain he’d ever have to use it. The Korean War-era law gives him the authority to order U.S. manufacturers to produce certain goods needed to battle the coronavirus outbreak. The National Sentinel reported March 22:  But the […]

(Natural News) Social distancing has been one of the buzzwords that has been going around ever since the COVID-19 pandemic broke out. Now, data collected from over a million smart thermometers shows it does play a crucial part in slowing down the spread of the disease. Kinsa Health has been tracking fevers recorded with their thermometers in certain […]

(Natural News) Scientists have long considered capuchin monkeys to be one of the most intelligent monkeys in the world. These small primates have been observed using tools in their natural habitat in the wild. A recent study by archaeologists in Brazil shows that this tool use has been part of the capuchin’s history for much […]

(Natural News) Anyone who’s ever worked with any form tape has most likely had trouble getting it to stick on really hot or really cold surfaces. The adhesives used in various tapes today can end up loosing their stickiness when exposed to extreme temperatures, while leaving behind an annoying residue. A recent study, however, has come […]

(Natural News) Low-risk skin cancers or non-melanoma skin cancers are a group of cancers that develop in the upper layers of the skin. These types of cancer usually affect people with fair skin, as well as the elderly. Although low-risk skin cancers are more common than the more serious melanoma, treatment options for them are still limited […]