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03/06/2020 / By Franz Walker

Study finds tart cherry helps minimize joint pain and muscle soreness in women with breast cancer

Women suffering from the side effects of breast cancer therapy will soon have a new, tasty way to deal with their pains. Clinical trials conducted by researchers at the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine and Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center have demonstrated that tart cherries can help alleviate the joint pain and muscle soreness […]

03/06/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Animal study reveals that Chinese mulberry demonstrates protective effects against liver injuries caused by oxidative stress

Cudrania tricuspidata, commonly known as Chinese mulberry or mandarin melon berry, is a small, cold-hardy tree that’s been used as a source of food and medicine in China for thousands of years. Today, it is grown in different parts of the world and is known for its red raspberry-like fruits, which ripen in late summer. […]

03/06/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Philippines and Singapore look into COCONUT OIL molecules as potential cures for the coronavirus

Coconut oil has been widely marketed as a superfood that provides a range of health benefits – from improving heart health to boosting brain function. Now, researchers from Singapore and the Philippines are exploring its potential use as a treatment for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global emergency […]

03/05/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Microalgae are “untapped” sources of beneficial nutrients

Humans have been consuming microalgae for centuries. According to Spanish chroniclers, the Aztecs collected blue-green masses — now identified as the cyanobacterium, Spirulina — from lakes and used them for food. In China, different Nostoc species like N. commune (star jelly) and N. flagelliforme (fat choy) are known as traditional foods. People in other Asian countries […]

03/04/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

How can pumpkin seeds help men with BPH? Pilot study breaks it down

Men in their 50s and 60s are prone to a condition known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Defined as the enlargement of the prostate gland, this condition is very common and affects up to 90 percent of men over the age of 80. Although BPH is not cancer and does not lead to cancer, it is […]

03/03/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Drinking coffee can cause your body to turn on its “fat-fighting” mechanism, says research

Coffee has become one of the most popular beverages in the world. You would be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t enjoy a good cup of coffee to start their day. While coffee tastes great and can give you the energy boost you need to get you through the morning rush, the rich beverage can […]

03/03/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Honey can serve as a natural treatment for people with bronchial asthma

Bronchial asthma is a common inflammatory disease that affects millions of people around the world. This disease causes the airway or bronchial tubes to swell and narrow, making it difficult for sufferers to breathe. Although bronchial asthma and bronchitis share the same symptoms, the former doesn’t cause sufferers to produce mucus when they cough. Conventional treatments for […]

03/03/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

A compound in brown seaweed helps manage symptoms of diabetes – study

Edible seaweed, also known as sea vegetables, are often associated with Asian cuisine. These marine algae have been used since ancient times as traditional food and medicine. Besides being low in calories, seaweed are also a rich source of essential nutrients. Wakame (Undaria pinnatifida), a common variety of seaweed and considered one of the healthiest, is […]

03/02/2020 / By Michael Alexander

Exploring the ”gut-heart” connection: Can heart failure be treated by boosting gut microbiota health?

As it turns out, dietary fiber isn’t just good for the digestive system — it’s also good for the heart. This is according to Cristiane Mayerhofer of Oslo University Hospital in Norway, who proposed that heart failure patients who consume more dietary fiber tend to have healthier gut bacteria. A healthy gut microbiota is associated with […]

03/02/2020 / By Darnel Fernandez

Study: Consuming Aronia berries boosts heart health and improves cholesterol levels

Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in certain foods and created by the liver. While the body needs some cholesterol to maintain proper function, too much of the bad type of cholesterol — also known as low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol — may lead to some drastic consequences. This substance can build up in blood vessel […]

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