Compound from olives shows promise for treating obesity and diabetes
Chicago (June 29, 2024) — Findings from a new mouse study suggest that elenolic acid, a natural compound found in olives, can lower blood sugar levels and promote weight loss. The…
Plant-sourced nitrate proves positive to human health
Plant-sourced nitrate proves positive to human health New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that nitrate from plant sources is associated with a lower risk of mortality while…
Got prunes? Prunes may preserve bone density and strength in older women
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Dairy isn’t the only food that’s good for bone health. Prunes may also protect bone structure and strength in postmenopausal women, according to a new study…
Enhance Iron Levels and Muscle Repair with Cordyceps Militaris Extract
The video discusses a study on Cordyceps militaris extract benefits for long-distance runners. The extract was found to improve iron levels and reduce muscle damage, potentially aiding in pre-season training.
Over-the-counter supplement improves walking for peripheral artery disease patients
The over-the-counter supplement nicotinamide riboside, a form of vitamin B3, increased the walking endurance of patients with peripheral artery disease, a chronic leg condition for which there are few effective…
Berberine could treat eczema-exacerbated staph infections
Atlanta, Ga.—Eczema, a skin inflammatory disease that causes dry, itchy and inflamed skin, affects millions worldwide. Eczema is associated with an altered skin microbiome and higher colonization by Staphylococcus aureus.…
Natural Hope for Future Cancer Research: Examining Phytotherapy and Oncology
Natural Hope: Plants & New Cancer Treatments EP. 1193 JUN 2024
Antimalarial compounds show promise to relieve polycystic ovary syndrome
Plant-derived compounds best known for their antimalarial properties relieve polycystic ovary syndrome, a major public health problem that affects millions of women worldwide. These compounds, called artemisinins, achieve their affect…
Ascorbic acid supplementation and immune response in healthy women during high-intensity exercise
The benefits of taking extra Ascorbic Acid (AA) while exercising are not well known. This study aims to investigate the effects of AA supplementation on oxidative stress, immune response, and…
Does a beet a day keep heart disease away?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — After women go through menopause, their risk of heart disease increases dramatically. To improve and support heart and blood vessel health among postmenopausal women, researchers at…
Close to 1 in 2 surveyed say they would use air taxis in the future, finds NTU Singapore study
A study by researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has found that Singaporeans are open to ride air taxis, which are small autonomous aircraft that carry passengers over short distances.…
Study shows orange peel extract may improve heart health
Orange peels may hold a key to better cardiovascular health, new University of Florida-led research shows. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men, women and people of…
The case for omega-3 supplementation to lower aggression
People who regularly eat fish or take fish oil supplements are getting omega-3 fatty acids, which play a critical role in brain function. Research has long shown a basis in…
Missing microbes in infants and children in the COVID-19 pandemic: a study of 1,126 participants in Beijing, China
This study is reported by Jun Wang’s group from the Institute of Microbiology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and Yutao Cui’s group from Dr. CUIYUTAO Clinic, Beijing. Since early 2020, the…
Naturally occurring substance in pomegranates can improve treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
A substance naturally occurring in i.a. pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts can improve memory and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease, a new study conducted at the University of Copenhagen concludes. Forgetfulness, difficulty…
Can diet help with advanced breast cancer? All indications are positive, researchers say
Women with breast cancer who exclusively ate a whole-foods, plant-based diet lost weight, improved cholesterol levels and other key metabolic factors, had less fatigue, and perceived that they felt sharper…
Fluoride exposure during pregnancy linked to increased risk of childhood neurobehavioral problems, study finds
Nearly three-quarters of the United States population receives drinking water that contains fluoride, a practice that began in 1945 to help prevent tooth decay. But recent studies suggest that fluoride…
Study explores association between fluoride exposure in pregnancy and neurobehavioral issues in young children
Higher fluoride levels in pregnant women are linked to increased odds of their children exhibiting neurobehavioral problems at age 3, according to a new study led by a University of…
Yoga and meditation-induced altered states of consciousness are common in the general population
Study finds that altered states of consciousness associated with yoga, meditation, mindfulness, and other practices are common, and mostly positive or even transformative, but that for some people, they can…
Link between COVID-19 vaccine complication and rare ‘common cold’ blood disease
New research led by Flinders University and international experts is expanding understanding of vaccine-induced immune thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (known as VITT). At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021,VITT…
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