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12/10/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

How drinking coffee reduces cancer risk

Many people can’t survive without the energy boost that their morning coffee provides. But if you’re not one of those people, there are many other reasons why you should start getting your daily dose of coffee. A review paper, which was published in the journal Scientific Reports, revealed that drinking coffee significantly reduces the risk of liver […]

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. […]

10/22/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A species of sea snail found to hasten wound recovery

A study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, showed the potential of Haliotis diversicolor shell in treating burns. The group of researchers, which was composed of scientists from National Sun Yat-sen University, I-Shou University, and China Medical University, looked into the effects of H. diversicolor on in vivo and in vitro models for burn injuries. […]

10/16/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Aloe vera gel is better than fennel oil in treating diabetic ulcers

Diabetes-related problems are not just limited to high glucose levels. There are also many complications, such as foot ulcers, that diabetic patients have to be aware of so that they can effectively treat it when the need arises. With the many available treatments for foot ulcers, it is good to know the most effective among […]

10/10/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

New packaging material made from crab shells and tree fibers

To even think about saving the environment, we must first deal with how to get rid of the staggering amount of plastic that pollutes it. Fortunately, people are now developing environment-friendly materials that can be used for the same applications as plastic. One of the most recent advances in the production of plastic alternatives is […]

10/08/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Research finds a potential cancer cure in… wine?

Andean berry (Vaccinium meridonale), commonly used in winemaking, is also rich in antioxidants. A group of researchers from the National University of Colombia and University of Antioquia has discovered that, in addition to its antioxidant properties, Andean berry wine also has potential use in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Antioxidants are substances that neutralize harmful […]

10/06/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Here’s why you should be paying more attention to citicoline, a naturally occurring compound that’s important for brain health

A lot of people take brain supplements to increase their overall mental performance. One of the major components of these supplements is the nutrient citicoline which, according to existing studies, can help improve different brain functions and brain health. Although citicoline is already found in the body, it should be taken in the form of supplements […]

10/05/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A compound produced by bacteria in papayas shows promise as a powerful antibacterial agent

One of the commonly used bacterial species for industrial purposes is Bacillus licheniformis. A specific strain of this species, which was identified and isolated from papayas in Thailand, was shown to produce antimicrobial compounds. For this study, which was published in CyTA – Journal of Food, the antimicrobial compounds produced by the BFP011 strain of […]

09/29/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

Several different essential oils scientifically confirmed to combat fungal infections

Normally, the polymorphic fungi Candida albicans is not harmful to the body unless certain conditions cause it to become virulent. Researchers from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, Arizona State University, and Enerpathic Technologies discovered that different botanical tinctures and essential oils prevent C. albicans from progressing into its more virulent forms. Essential oils and botanical tinctures are […]

09/28/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

A member of the forget-me-not flower family found to prevent neurodegenerative disorders

Researchers from Pakistan have found that Nonea micrantha, a plant native to northern Africa and the Iberian Penninsula, contains bioactive compounds that can potentially be used to treat neurodegenerative diseases. The team arrived at this finding by studying the plant’s ability to inhibit the breakdown of acetylcholine — a chemical messenger in the brain linked to Alzheimer’s disease, […]

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