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11/25/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study confirms the powerful antioxidant potential of African lettuce

African lettuce (Launaea taraxacifolia) has been used to treat dyslipidemia and liver diseases, both of which are associated with oxidative stress. A study published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine has suggested that the leaf extract of African lettuce can potentially be used as a therapeutic agent in preventing diseases associated with […]

11/24/2018 / By Tracey Watson

Study: Women who eat lots of fruits and vegetables have a lower risk of breast cancer

Statistics indicate that breast cancer is the second most common cancer in American women. While death rates from this deadly disease have been steadily decreasing in most Western countries, a breast cancer diagnosis remains both terrifying and dangerous. Medical experts advise regular screening, lifestyle changes and a healthy diet as the best ways to reduce the […]

11/20/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Sick people STINK: Research suggests that illness changes the way you smell

Our sense of smell is a portal of understanding into the microbial world we cannot see. The odors of volatile chemicals are an insight into the world of plants, fungi, insects, and bacteria. Understanding these odor signals can help us differentiate what is unhealthy and what is good for us. Different smells can help us […]

11/18/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Pomegranate juice found to combat systemic inflammation throughout the body

You might have noticed that pomegranate juice is starting to take up more space on your supermarket’s shelves. It’s easy to pass this off as yet another food trend. However, many people are turning to the beverage not for its flavor but for its unique properties. Polyphenol-rich pomegranates have plenty of health-enhancing benefits thanks to […]

11/18/2018 / By Mary Miller

Scientists find that eating more berries is a powerful way to avoid diabetes

Diabetes is a chronic illness that affects your body’s ability to metabolize food into energy. In America, around one in every ten persons has the disease and countless more are at risk of developing it. Fortunately, it might just be possible to reduce the risk of diabetes by eating berries. The food you eat contains […]

11/17/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Tamarind, a tropical fruit used in traditional medicine, found to kill drug-resistant bacteria

One of the most worrisome health problems in the modern world is the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. Most people believed that with the development of antibiotics, bacterial infections would be a thing of the past. However, they didn’t account that the same drugs would be responsible for the resistant bacterial strains that plague us today. […]

11/12/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Can natural antioxidants be used to stabilize the properties of some biodiesels?

Antioxidants have become one of the most popular buzzwords when it comes to human health, and for good reason: They protect the body from aging and inflammation, and can even help us with weight loss. However, a study published in the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences indicates that they could soon be used for cars, […]

11/05/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Natural matcha green tea extract found to effectively kill breast cancer cells

Green tea might not be grabbing as many health headlines as it did in the past, but that does not mean it isn’t beneficial. In fact, while super foods like turmeric and ginger steal the spotlight, green tea continues to quietly prove its health value in research. In fact, a recent study carried out by […]

11/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Scientists find this traditional Mexican remedy to be effective against hepatitis

Researchers have found that the golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria), a plant used in folk medicine around the world, can protect the liver against injury, thanks to its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, examined the hepatoprotective property of the golden tickseed using an acute liver injury mouse model. “Because […]

11/04/2018 / By Ralph Flores

A plant found in tropical Africa is being studied for its strong antioxidant properties

Beyond turmeric, chia seeds, and goji berries are medicinal plants that have been used since the beginning of human history, which we have yet to explore fully. In a recent study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, a team from Ahmadu Bello University in Nigeria identified Feretia apodanthera, a plant native to the African continent, to have potent antioxidant properties. […]

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