Refined Sugars Harm Cholesterol Levels
Consuming more refined sugar results in less high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (HDL-c) and a greater risk of cardiovascular disease.
Category: Health
Rain forest Deforestation Linked to Respiratory Issues
Amazon droughts used to be rare occurrences but they are increasing over recent years. Research finds respiratory problems among children of the region are associated with burning and deforestation.
Whole Wheat Helps Prevent Colon Cancer
New research confirms that whole-grain wheat products such as breads and cereals help prevent colon cancer. Collaborating evidence and two mechanisms are discussed.
Drug Side Effects Can Be Worse for Women
Research is indicating women absorb pharmaceutical drugs at a greater rate than men – and could be more affected by their negative side effects. Does this issue affect herbal medicines?
Vitamin C Elevates Moods, Reduces Distress and Anxiety
Recent research has confirmed that vitamin C is more than just an antioxidant: It also elevates moods, reduces stress and distress, and reduces anxiety.
Study: Pomegranate and Chamomile Reduce Bleeding Gums
Brazilian researchers have found that chamomile and pomegranate help heal gums and reduce gum bleeding.
Studies: Onions Improve Appearance of Scars
Onions can significantly help improve the look of a scar.
Studies: Herbs Reduce Gut Infective H. pylori Populations
Researchers have found that herbal tea infusions will significantly reduce populations of infective Helicobacter pylori – implicated in ulcers and gastric cancer.
Desert Spike Herb Reduces Surgery Pain
Herbal medicines for pain are cherished because they impart few if any negative side effects – and often come with positive side effects. Now we can add another herbal medicine to our list of natural pain-relievers.
Herbs and Nutrients that Resist Heat Shock Proteins
Research is finding that certain herbs and nutrients reduce heat shock proteins and thus improve symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
Chemicals like Glyphosate and Atrazine are Raining Down
A new study from the U.S. Geological Survey has determined that pesticide use continues to result in pesticide content in rain samples. Learn which pesticides are raining down on us.
Artemisia Herb Fights Malaria and Dengue Fever
The Wormwood herb, also called Artemisia, has been found to kill parasites that cause malaria and dengue fever.
Type 2 Diabetes Linked to Prebiotics
An accumulation of research is indicating that type 2 diabetes is linked to our gut bacteria and dysbiosis is associated with metabolic disease.
Grape Seed Extract Eases Menopause Symptoms
New research has found that grape seed extract reduces menopause symptoms. The key curative compound was also determined.