Month: August 2018

(Natural News) In three years, the shipping industry should have completed its transition to low-sulfur fuels per an International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation. A new study believes this shift will not just reduce air pollution but also save many lives, reported a NewsWise article. The international study investigated the effects of sulfur emitted by ships using current marine fuels. Sulfur-rich… … Read more

(Natural News) A joint research effort by scientists from different Colombian universities investigated two common South American plants for potential antiviral properties. They found that the extract from the seeds of the mammee and the white milkwood could serve as a natural means of treating dengue fever and chikungunya fever. The two diseases are caused by different… … Read more

(Natural News) A medicinal plant used in Ethiopia could provide an all-natural treatment for diarrhea. Researchers from that African country recently tested an extract from Lantana camara (also known as the wild sage) which has traditionally been used to treat the disease. They reported that the plant extract greatly reduces the symptoms of diarrhea. Diarrhea remains a… … Read more

(Natural News) Diet sodas and other aerated beverages could be just as detrimental as regular sodas in terms of health risks. Health experts have recently noted that diet sodas and other aerated drinks were associated with reduced fertility in both men and women. According to the experts, the artificial sweetener aspartame disrupts the endocrine system, which in turn… … Read more

(Natural News) If you’re considering expanding your spice rack, you may want to reserve a slot for cardamom. This ancient spice grows wild in the forests of southern India, where it’s been used in a variety of ways throughout the centuries. Amateur and professional cooks have used cardamom to add sweetness and spiciness to their… … Read more

(Natural News) Graviola, also known as soursop, may be a strange-looking tropical fruit, but did you know that it is a powerful superfood that can fight cancer? Researchers from the Tepic Institute of Technology (ITT) in the state of Nayrit, Mexico were the first ones to look at the effects of graviola on cancer tumor cells. They… … Read more

(Natural News) Over 300 “predator priests” were named in the recently released grand jury documents from the child sex abuse scandal in Pennsylvania. The graphic and horrifying details of sexual assault and rape of young children at the hands of these “priests” have undoubtedly turned the world of the Catholic Church upside-down. To make matters… … Read more

(Natural News) In a recent interview, Twitter CEO and co-founder Jack Dorsey finally admitted what most engaged conservatives who use his social media platform have known for months, if not longer: The company’s got a real liberal bent to it. As Breitbart News reported, Dorsey said during an interview with CNN’s ‘media analyst,’ the never… … Read more

(Natural News) The consumption of avocados has been established to provide various health benefits. However, recent research discovered that eating avocado can also prevent and treat the detrimental effects of metabolic syndrome. The study, which was carried out by researchers at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences in Iran, focused on the benefits of avocado on the… … Read more