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08/04/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Natural compounds in grapes found to decrease inflammation in the brain, ease depression symptoms
Medications for depression typically do not work and even cause adverse effects. Thus, scientists continue to search for natural and effective treatments for depression. A new study revealed that grapes contain natural compounds that can help reduce inflammation in the brain and relieve symptoms of depression. The study was conducted by a group of scientists from […]
08/03/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen, a Chinese herbal decoction, found to promote kidney health
Researchers at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine and The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have found that Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen, a Chinese herbal decoction, can improve chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with anemia. In the study, published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, they looked at the effect of Jian-Pi-Yi-Shen on the expressions of erythropoietin […]
08/02/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Deafness is a common side effect of heart surgery for infants
A study has found that deafness is a common side effect of heart surgery for infants, with a 20 times higher rate in comparison to that of the general population. The study was carried out by a team of researchers who looked at the prevalence of hearing loss after heart surgery in infants. The team […]
08/02/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Adults who sleep less than 7 hours a night have older hearts, concludes study
The average adult needs seven to nine hours of sleep each night. People who lack or exceed the needed amount of sleep are more prone to diseases. A new study has revealed that those who sleep less than or greater than seven hours a day were more likely to have older hearts or increased excess […]
08/01/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Food science: Indian herbs found to have profound protective effects against diabetes and Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease and type 2 diabetes have been linked to each other. When a person has diabetes, Alzheimer’s is more likely to occur too – most likely because of the insulin resistance, oxidative stress, and inflammation diabetes causes. Because of this, researchers at Yogi Vemana University in India aimed to develop natural powerful agents for […]
07/30/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A traditional African remedy found to battle androgen deficiency
The extracts of the traditional African plant known as Ficus asperifolia have been found to potentially treat androgen deficiency, a condition in which the body lacks male sex hormones, such as testosterone. In the study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the androgenic effect of F. asperifolia extracts on normal […]
07/25/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Study: Just being close to a barbecue raises your cancer risk
Eating grilled meat has been known to increase the risk of cancer, but new research suggests that just standing near a grill makes you a candidate for the chronic disease. Interestingly enough, the study, published in Environmental Science & Technology, indicates that the risk factor isn’t because of smoke inhalation but by the absorption of the harmful […]
07/19/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Bodybuilders can recover faster if they supplement with Korean mistletoe
Supplementing with Korean mistletoe (Viscum album coloratum) has been found beneficial for building muscle, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. In the study, it was revealed that the plant is particularly helpful for muscle atrophy and muscle hypertrophy. Researchers in Korea looked at the expression pattern of different genes […]
07/17/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A popular East Asian herb could hold the key to preventing and treating diabetes
Winged prickly ash (Zanthoxylum armatum), a well-known medicinal herb in East Asia, can be used to prevent and treat diabetes, according to a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. The study, conducted by a group of researchers at COMSATS University and The Islamia University of Bahawalpur in Pakistan, assessed the antidiabetic […]
07/07/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Seaweed prevents Parkinson’s disease, according to new study
Research has shown that certain seaweeds have the potential to prevent the onset of Parkinson’s disease. The study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, looked at the ability of antioxidant-rich seaweeds to protect brain cells from the neurotoxin 6-hydroxydopamine (6-OHDA, also known as oxidopamine), a chemical used to simulate Parkinson’s disease. In the study, researchers from the Polytechnic […]
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