(Natural News) Obesity rates continue to increase globally, so researchers continue to find ways to minimize the risk and fight this epidemic. Researchers from Ohio State University found that polyphenols in green tea have anti-inflammatory properties and may lower the risk of obesity in mice. The researchers examined how green tea prevent weight gain or obesity. Obesity not […]

(Natural News) Oryza sativa or rice is considered a staple food in many countries, particularly in Asia. One of the oldest cereal grains in the world, rice is an excellent source of starch and comes in different varieties, such as long-grain (Basmati), black rice, African rice, glutinous (sticky) rice, and brown rice. Although brown rice is not be […]

(Natural News) The presence of man’s best friend – or any other beloved pet – can make a person feel better and at ease. A Swiss study showed that patients with brain injuries found it easier to interact with other people if they had an animal with them to provide comfort and reassurance. When a […]

(Natural News) The importance of right timing when it comes to food intake was once again made evident in a recent study published in the journal Cell Reports. In it, researchers from Texas A&M University discovered that the time you eat has profound effects on the metabolic functions and rhythm of biological processes. Eating at the wrong time […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Edinburgh have discovered a new way that vitamin D affects the body’s immune system. The study, published in the Frontiers in Immunology, showed that vitamin D can potentially help manage autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D’s role in the human body Despite its name, vitamin D is not a true […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is an age-old traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) practice that has withstood the test of time. Even today, acupuncture is still used to assist in healing and recovery, as well as to relieve discomfort and pain. Acupuncture therapy is popular among patients who have undergone intensive and harsh treatments, such as surgeries and chemo-radiation […]

(Natural News) Gastritis and peptic ulcer are gastrointestinal problems that often cause pain and discomfort. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food suggests using a compound in Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) to help with these conditions. For the study, a team of researchers from South Korea looked at the effects of BST-104, a water extract […]

(Natural News) Safflower, also known by its scientific name Carthamus tinctorius, is a medicinal plant known for its oil. Safflower oil, which is obtained from the plant’s seeds, is a popular cooking oil that offers many health benefits. In a recent study published in the journal Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine, researchers from China, Kazakhstan, and the U.S. […]

(Natural News) You probably won’t be seeing too many polar bears in the mainstream media anymore now that the climate brigade has decided to drop the furry arctic animal from its propaganda lineup. The reason, as we recently reported, has to do with the fact that, contrary to the prevailing climate narrative, polar bear numbers […]

(Natural News) Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is one of the most common diseases in developed countries. Statistics show that about 25 percent of the world’s population suffer from this disease. As its name implies, NAFLD is not caused by excessive alcohol consumption; it is characterized by too much fat stored in liver cells. Patients with […]