(Natural News) Glial cells are considered to be crucial components of the central nervous system. They do not conduct electrical impulses, such as with neurons, but instead act as a support system for and the insulation between them. Dysregulation among glial cells is noted to be the main factor in neuropathic pain and its associated […]

(Natural News) Côte d’Ivoire researchers tested cherry mahogany (Tieghemella heckelii) for its antibacterial activity against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). They reported that extracts from the stem bark of the African medicinal plant were able to inhibit the growth of different strains of the drug-resistant pathogenic microbe. The study was supported by the Institut Pasteur Côte d’Ivoire. Its findings were […]

(Natural News) Many patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease develop one form or another of depression. These mood disturbances influence many other aspects of the disease. Apart from the inherent emotional distress brought about by depression, the mental illness can contribute to motor and cognitive decline, functional disability, and other psychiatric comorbidities associated with parkinsonism. Unfortunately, […]

(Natural News) Once that strip turns blue, your life changes forever. Women who find out that they are pregnant are all at once happy, surprised, shocked, and fearful. The need to raise a healthy child becomes the main focus of any expecting mom. But where do you begin? Supplementing with omega-3s is a good start. […]

(Natural News) It’s not just you who’s at risk of kidney stones – your pets are, too. Both cats and dogs can develop the condition, which leads to a difficulty in urination and other potentially harmful complications. Thankfully, the extracts of false pepperwort (Marsilea crenata) can provide relief, according to a study published in the […]

(Natural News) Previous studies have already shown that citral, a substance found in lemongrass, possesses cytotoxic activity against different cancer cell lines. However, a study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative medicine, was the first to test if this cytotoxic activity can be specifically targeted for drug-resistant breast cancer cells. Breast cancer treatments have […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Gargi College (University of Delhi) came up with a list of herbs that show potential in diabetes prevention. This review on the anti-diabetic properties of herbs and botanical ingredients was published in Herbal Medicine: Open Access. In 2014, over 422 million people were diagnosed with diabetes and since then, this number […]

(Natural News) If your kids hate broccoli, you might want to start teaching them to eat more of this versatile vegetable. According to a study published in the metabolites from eating broccoli might help strengthen intestinal barrier function. New research in mice revealed that broccoli can also help immune surveillance and sustain gut bacteria’s balance. […]

(Natural News) Couples trying to conceive a child are often shocked and discouraged when they are told that a potential cause to their infertility is a low sperm count in the man. It is estimated that difficulties with sperm number and their quality contribute to around half of all fertility problems. This is often a […]

(Natural News) Lavender oil is known for its relaxing effects, however, it is more than just that. Lavender oil can actually be used for treating wounds, according to a study. Researchers at Morinomiya University of Medical Sciences in Japan looked at the effect of lavender oil on various stages of wound healing and its molecular mechanism. […]