(Natural News) The military could deploy autonomous “corona-killing” robots that use ultraviolet (UV) light to disinfect closed spaces. The four-wheeled robots are said to be able to perform tasks in a matter of hours that would take human workers days to complete. Turning robot targets into virus killers To develop the disinfecting robots, a company called Marathon […]

(Natural News) People who drink coffee every day are less likely to develop liver cancer, according to a recent review. Published in Gastroenterology & Hepatology, it revealed that people who drink at least one cup of coffee a day have a 20 percent reduced risk of liver cancer than those who do not drink coffee at […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is a nutrient needed by the body for the absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It belongs to a family of cholesterol-derived compounds and has two major forms: vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol, and vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol. Vitamin D is also known by many as the “sunshine vitamin” because it is produced […]

(Natural News) A recent study in Frontiers in Microbiology showed that apples can contain as many as 100 million bacterial cells – and that organic apples contained more beneficial bacteria than conventional or store-bought ones. The study also showed that store-bought apples not only lacked these beneficial bacteria, these also harbored bacteria strains that are known pathogens. Gut bacteria help improve […]

(Natural News) Those who want to give their body another layer of protection against infection by pathogens, such as the coronavirus, may want to catch up on their sleep. According to researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ), this is because any decline in the quality and quantity of sleep can negatively affect the body’s immunity. When a person’s immunity […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D may play an important role in reducing the severity of COVID-19 infections, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Trinity College Dublin. The study, conducted by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) and published in the Journal of Alimentary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, explored major discrepancies in COVID-19 mortality […]

(Natural News) People suffering from depression and other mental and mood disorders may want to take a closer look at the kratom plant. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen native to Southeast Asia, where it’s used as a herbal remedy for conditions like coughing, chronic pain, diarrhea and fatigue. The plant is best known — especially […]

(Natural News) Pseudostellaria heterophylla, also referred to as false starwort or “ginseng of the lungs,” is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been used in China for centuries. In TCM, false starwort is used to invigorate the spleen, replenish qi, moisten the lungs and improve blood circulation. Some of the common ailments addressed by […]

(Natural News) A diet rich in fish oil can inhibit the spread of breast cancer cells in vivo, according to a recent study. The report, published in Clinical & Experimental Metastasis, established that omega-3 fatty acids, such as those found in fish oil, exhibit protective effects against aggressive breast cancer cells. The researchers also found that omega-3 fatty […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the China Pharmaceutical University revealed that American ginseng (Panax quinquefolius) and Asian ginseng (Panax ginseng) work differently against metabolic dysfunction. Their findings were published in The American Journal of Chinese Medicine. Both American and Asian ginseng are well regarded for their multiple pharmacological uses. However, their mechanisms of action for preventing metabolic dysfunction are […]