(Natural News) Blueberries are among the most well-known and best-loved superfoods on the planet. Aside from being a delicious and versatile food ingredient, blueberries also provide plenty of essential nutrients and disease-fighting phytonutrients. For instance, research suggests that blueberries have one of the highest antioxidant levels of all plant-based foods. Antioxidants help reduce oxidative stress, a […]

(Natural News) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the official gatekeeper of medicine in the United States. When it comes to the business of saving lives, the FDA is the all-important, central authority that controls the general direction of hospital systems pertaining to pharmaceutical distribution and drug regulation. The FDA approval process favors vaccine […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the world today. Together with obesity, many experts consider diabetes to be the biggest epidemic in human history. Recent reports estimate that in 2019, about 9.3 percent of the world’s population, or 463 million people in total, suffered from diabetes. This number is expected to rise to […]

(Natural News) Cassia singueana, or African cassia, is a small tree that’s native to tropical Africa, particularly in countries like Ethiopia, Angola, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. A plant with a variety of uses, the African cassia tree is often grown in these parts as an ornamental plant as well as a source of food […]

(Natural News) Alopecia areata is a condition characterized by hair falling out in patches. Research suggests it is caused by the immune system attacking the hair follicles, causing them to shrink and slow down hair production. Because of this, alopecia is called an autoimmune disorder. According to statistics, alopecia is a common autoimmune disorder that affects about 6.8 […]

(Natural News) Tree bark can be a rich source of bioactive plant compounds, which is why many different ones have been widely used in traditional medicines. Recent studies have focused on the phytochemical content of different tree barks, roots and heartwood and have identified many compounds with remarkable medicinal properties from these parts. Indian trumpet (Oroxylum indicium) […]

(Natural News) Dengue is a viral infection that’s common in countries with subtropical and tropical climates. It is transmitted through the bite of a female mosquito (Aedes aegypti or A. albopictus) carrying the dengue virus (DENV). Although many cases of DENV infection involve only mild symptoms, severe dengue can be life-threatening and requires hospitalization. According to the World Health […]

(Natural News) Loss of appetite is a common symptom that can be caused by a wide variety of conditions. For instance, bacterial, fungal and viral infections, such as upper respiratory tract infections, skin infections, pneumonia or gastroenteritis, can all cause loss of appetite. Stress, boredom, anxiety and depression are also known to cause this symptom. Other […]

(Natural News) Antioxidants are important to human health because they help protect the body from free radicals. These harmful molecules are highly reactive and unstable because of the presence or absence of an unpaired electron on their surface. Oxygen-containing free radicals can attack macromolecules inside the body — including cell components like proteins and DNA […]

(Natural News) Picrasma javanica, also known as quassia wood, is a medium-sized tree that belongs to the quassia (Simaroubaceae) family of flowering plants. It is widely distributed in Myanmar and in other parts of tropical southeastern Asia. Although known by different local names, the medicinal uses of quassia wood are the same in many countries. […]