Many individuals who suffer from chronic conditions that cause severe pain are in need of alternatives to pharmaceutical medications that can cause harmful side effects. One of such alternatives is cannabis, but its use has been subject of controversy for decades.
Green tea is a well-know natural health resource, which can deliver powerful antioxidant polyphenols that help protect the body from a host of chronic conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease.
Seeking natural remedies for migraine pain may be more important than ever, as a study has found that the condition may not only be associated with a lower life quality, but may increase the risk of death from heart disease or stroke.
The importance of vitamin D to good health has been extensively reported in recent years, but a new study has shed some light on the genetic mechanisms that may be responsible for this.
Increasing one’s intake of vitamin B3 may help prevent fungal infections, according to a study published in the journal Nature Medicine. This discovery could lower the risk of these types of diseases, which can be dangerous to people with altered immune systems, including those with AIDS, cancer and organ transplants.
Healthcare officials have announced that New Earth BioMed, a nonprofit organization, will launch a new research program specializing in studying cancer therapies derived from plants. Currently, an estimated 77 percent of U.S. cancer treatments and medications contain nutrient-based compounds or component derivatives.
Walking to school every day may reduce stress levels and lower the risk of suffering from heart problems in adolescents, according to findings published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
People who have a smaller waistline may be better protected against all causes associated with death, according to a study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.
Incorporating a low-calorie diet and daily exercise into one’s lifestyle may slow the mental physical aging processes, according to findings published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
People who suffer from a certain sleeping disorder may be more likely to be diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders later on in life, according to a study published in the journal Neurology.
A new study has found the molecular composition in cranberry juice that protects the body against urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to findings published in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.
A new study has found that air pollution exposure does not lead to early delivery or preeclampsia, according to findings presented at the Society for Pediatric and Perinatal Epidemiology annual meeting.
Nutrients found in broccoli may protect against the development of breast cancer cells, according to a study published in Clinical Cancer Research.
Carbamide peroxide, a tooth-whitening compound, may improve oral hygiene in elderly and special needs patients, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
Consuming blueberries, a food source that contains high levels of antioxidants, may help prevent the development of liver disease, according to findings published in the World Journal of Gastroenterology.
