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(Natural News) It seems like lies, propaganda and other acts of mass deception are all that fill the airwaves today. Across the board, extremism is taking over — whether it’s the mainstream media reporting on fiction instead of facts, or tech giants like Google and Facebook actively suppressing truth and pushing propaganda, it’s clear that… … Read more

Study: Acupuncture is an effective and convenient choice to reduce breast cancer-related lymphedema

(Natural News) A Chinese study looked into the use of acupuncture to reduce the occurrence of lymphedema in breast cancer patients. It determined that the traditional Chinese medicinal approach could be a convenient and cost-effective way to manage the symptoms of the breast cancer-related disease. The Guangxi University of Chinese Medicine conducted the study. Its findings… … Read more

Science: Extract of the blue pea flower can keep your blood sugar levels stable after meals

(Natural News) Blue pea (Clitoria ternatea L.), a natural food colorant that contains anthocyanin, has been known to exhibit antioxidant and antihyperglycemic activity. In a study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the effects of blue pea flower extracts on postprandial plasma glycemia response and antioxidant status were investigated. Fifteen healthy men… … Read more

Study: Three different types of depression can be reduced with Chai Hu Shu Gan, a Traditional Chinese Medicine

(Natural News) The traditional Chinese treatment Chai Hu Shu Gan San has long been used as a treatment for all types of depression. A study published in the online journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine gathered evidence on its effectiveness. Chai Hu Shu Gan San has been prescribed as a treatment for depression in ancient… … Read more

Liver damage caused by OTC painkillers reduced by this folk remedy

(Natural News) Over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen can damage the liver and cause serious health problems. A new study by Malaysian researchers suggested that compounds from a common fern can protect the liver from toxic acetaminophen. Every day, the liver gets exposed to various substances, many of them toxic. It normally detoxifies and expels those toxic chemicals,… … Read more

It’s working: Lung cancer rates have gone down in communities with strong smoking laws, study results reveal

(Natural News) Imposing strong smoke-free workplace laws may lead to a significant decline in lung cancer rates, according to a study published in the journal Cancer. A team of researchers at the University of Kentucky has examined how smoke-free laws affect lung cancer prevalence across the state as part of the study. Data show that Kentucky has more cases… … Read more

Fifteen percent of NSAID users exceed daily limits, risking serious side effects, according to research

(Natural News) Researchers discovered that 15 percent of adults who use nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) – such as ibuprofen and others – went beyond the recommended dosage in a one-week period. The study, published in the journal Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, studied whether it was common for people to surpass their daily limit of NSAIDs, as well as to distinguish… … Read more

Use of A.I. has revealed “the most predictive factors” of corruption

(Natural News) What if you could tell, with a certain degree of certainty, which U.S. states were the most corrupt? Even better, what if you could tell which ones were going to be mired in corruption even before any allegations, accusations, and convictions happen? That’s the vision shared by two researchers from the University of… … Read more

Which bread is right for you? Understanding the difference between whole grain, whole wheat, multigrain, and more

(Natural News) When it comes to bread, we’re pretty much spoiled for choice. A walk through the bread aisle of your local grocery will give you glimpse of all kinds of bread. From wholemeal to multigrain to sour dough, there’s simply too much for you to choose from. But which bread is the healthiest? Which… … Read more

10 lifestyle habits for better brain health

(Natural News) Simple habits can significantly impact brain health. Their simplicity perhaps leads some of us to believe in their inefficiency — how could anything be that good if it’s so simple? Yet medical reviews have repeatedly confirmed that it’s the little things that matter, especially when it comes to maintaining a healthy brain. We’ve… … Read more