sciencedeception
healthscience
skeptics
scientific
disease treatment
02/12/2021
/
By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the antioxidant and cardioprotective activities of Oroxylum indicum (Indian trumpet tree)
Researchers at the Amala Cancer Research Center in India evaluated the cardioprotective effect of Oroxylum indicum (Indian trumpet) against doxorubicin-induced cardiomyopathy. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine. O. indicum is known in Ayurveda as a dasamula plant — a medicinal plant used to treat respiratory problems — with […]
02/11/2021
/
By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Novel bioactive peptides from Acacia catechu (black cutch) found to have inhibitory activities against the dengue virus
Researchers from Thailand isolated bioactive compounds from 33 Thai medicinal plants and evaluated their inhibitory activities against dengue virus (DENV) infection. They reported their findings in an article published in the journal Chemical Biology & Drug Design. Food-derived bioactive proteins and peptides have therapeutic properties, and researchers are developing more and more interest in them. Medicinal plants […]
01/20/2021
/
By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Identifying the compound responsible for the antidiabetic properties of Momordica charantia (bitter melon)
Researchers from France and Congo investigated the active components of Momordica charantia, also known as bitter melon, and evaluate the antidiabetic properties of its ethanol extract. They reported their findings in an article published in the Journal of Medicinal Plants Research. The aerial parts of M. charantia are widely used in Traditional Congolese Medicine because of their beneficial properties. […]
10/21/2020
/
By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Loquat, native to many regions in Asia, exhibits anti-diabetes properties
Eriobotrya japonica, commonly known as loquat, is an evergreen shrub that belongs to the rose (Rosaceae) family. It is widely cultivated in China and Japan for its edible fruit and seeds, as well as for the medicinal uses of its various parts. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), loquat, or pi pa, is used to clear […]
10/01/2020
/
By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Ginkgo biloba found to have neuroprotective effects against retinal ganglion cell degeneration
In this study, South Korean researchers investigated the neuroprotective effects of Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) against hypoxic injury to retinal ganglion cells (RGC) both in vitro and in vivo. Their findings were published in the Journal of Medicinal Food. Hypoxia-induced oxidative stress and disturbed microvascular circulation are both implicated in the pathogenesis of glaucoma. On the […]
08/25/2020
/
By Virgilio Marin
Researchers discover scorpion toxin that targets the “wasabi receptor,” could be used to make non-opioid pain relievers
A study published in the journal Cell found that a scorpion toxin triggering a pain response in humans can be used for studying chronic pain and inflammation. The toxin, called the “wasabi receptor toxin,” comes from the Australian Black Rock scorpion and evolved out of the need to ward off mammalian predators, said researchers from the University of […]
08/14/2018
/
By Zoey Sky
New study on aspirin has contradictory results, finding both increased and decreased risks for use in diabetic patients
Based on research that was presented at the American College of Cardiology‘s 67th Annual Scientific Session, individuals who have both Type 2 diabetes and heart failure, and take an aspirin daily, seem to have a lower risk of dying or being hospitalized for heart failure. But surprisingly enough, the data showed that the intake of aspirin […]
12/06/2017
/
By Tracey Watson
GM humans: New vaccines made with synthetic genes will alter your DNA
Back in 2015, The New York Times published an article entitled, “Protection Without a Vaccine,” an in-depth look at immunoprophylaxis by gene transfer, or I.G.T. Described as a “novel approach” to fighting serious diseases like H.I.V., Ebola , malaria, hepatitis and even the common flu, the researchers involved in the development of I.G.T. believe that […]
11/03/2017
/
By Janine Acero
Damage control and regeneration: Researchers find that the immune system also plays a role in nervous system health
A new study reveals that certain immune cells called neutrophils help the nervous system clear debris brought about by nerve damage before cell repair can take place, reports Science Daily. The research team studied mice and found that damaged nerve cells produce a stream of molecular “lures” that specifically attract neutrophils to the injury sites. Once […]
10/25/2017
/
By Russel Davis
Exciting new breakthrough could lead to a cure for multiple sclerosis
A recent study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation revealed a mechanism that may one day help identify the root cause of multiple sclerosis, and develop long-overdue treatments for the disease. As part of the study, a team of international researchers from the University of Exeter in the U.K. and the University of Alberta in Canada examined brain tissue samples […]
« Return Home
1 of 2
Next Page »
Get Our Free Email Newsletter
Get independent news alerts on natural cures, food lab tests, cannabis medicine, science, robotics, drones, privacy and more.
Your privacy is protected.
Subscription confirmation required.
Popular Articles
Get Our Free Email Newsletter
Get independent news alerts on natural cures, food lab tests, cannabis medicine, science, robotics, drones, privacy and more.
Subscription confirmation required.
We respect your privacy
and do not share emails with anyone. You can easily unsubscribe at any time.
COPYRIGHT © 2017 SCIENTIFIC NEWS
Privacy Policy
Get Our Free Email Newsletter
Get independent news alerts on natural cures, food lab tests, cannabis medicine, science, robotics, drones, privacy and more.
Subscription confirmation required.
We respect your privacy
and do not share emails with anyone. You can easily unsubscribe at any time.
Close
x
By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies and our
Privacy Policy
.
Agree and close