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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 Isabelle Z.

Vitamin C infusions being studied in China as possible treatment for coronavirus-related pneumonia

Novel coronavirus continues to spread around the world, and while authorities scramble to try to contain its spread, some Wuhan doctors are turning to vitamin C infusion therapy to help fight the outbreak. With cases numbering in the hundreds of thousands around the world and a rising death toll, such a therapy could prove very […]

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 […]

03/04/2020 / By Mike Adams

Spirulina found to boost the body’s type 1 interferon response to fight RNA viral infections “including coronavirus,” new science finds

A new study published in Progress in Cardiovascular Disease on February 12 of this year reveals that spirulina may have tremendous potential to boost the body’s type 1 interferon response in fighting RNA viral infections. While no substance has yet been proven to treat or prevent coronavirus infections, many new candidates are emerging from the […]

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 Evangelyn Rodriguez

Spearmint confirmed to improve cognitive health: Study

Mentha spicata, or spearmint, is an aromatic herb that can be used for a variety of purposes. A well-known species of mint, it is a great addition to savory dishes and is a common ingredient in products such as chewing gums and commercially-produced toothpastes and mouthwashes. But spearmint also has plenty of medicinal uses, thanks to its natural abundance […]

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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