Immune system first-responders identified: Scientists discover how the body reacts to bacterial invasions

(Natural News) A new study analyzed the “first-responders” of the immune system and how the body responds to the invasion of bacteria. Researchers at the KU Leuven Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine in Belgium found that the cells lining the upper respiratory tract are the first to defend the body from harmful bacteria that enter the… … Read more

Humans are responsible for the increase in disease-carrying mosquitoes: Research shows they live in deforested areas

(Natural News) A new study reveals that humans may have caused the increase in disease-carrying mosquitoes because of environmentally damaging actions that have contributed to the prevalence of deforested areas where these insects usually dwell. The researchers at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) gathered and studied data from previous… … Read more

Research reveals that sandalwood heals breast cancer cells at the deepest level

(Natural News) A groundbreaking study has shown that sandalwood can damage the DNA of breast cancer cells, which can ultimately lead to their death. The research, a collaboration between the University of Texas at San Antonio and Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, was the first to identify the molecular pathway involved in the toxicity of sandalwood on the genetic material… … Read more

Pregnant diabetic women are encouraged to take propolis

(Natural News) There are many things that could go wrong during a pregnancy. This is especially true for mothers who have been diagnosed with diseases such as diabetes. Fortunately, researchers from Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Nigeria and Universiti Sains Malaysia found a potential way of improving pregnancy outcomes in diabetic women. Their study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative… … Read more

Berberine is a little-known yet powerful supplement that can support gut health and manage blood sugar levels

(Natural News) There are many herbal supplements that you can take to boost your health. One of these is berberine. This alkaloid is naturally found in plants like the Oregon grape, barberry, goldenseal, and tree turmeric. Its medicinal use can be traced back to ancient China, where it was also used as a fabric dye due… … Read more

Why do we feel happier when we garden? The answer may lie in the soil

(Natural News) Home gardening is a popular stress-relieving hobby: it offers many benefits, such as letting you spend more time outdoors and being a source of fresh fruits and vegetables. According to a study, gardening’s therapeutic benefits may be due to Mycobacterium vaccae (M. vaccae), which is bacteria found in the soil. The study, which was published… … Read more

Mark Harris, Tainted by Fraud Allegations, Will Not Run in New North Carolina Election – The New York Times

Mark Harris, Tainted by Fraud Allegations, Will Not Run in New North Carolina Election  The New York Times Mr. Harris cited his health and said he would not run in the new election in the Ninth District. Last year, his campaign funded a rogue voter-turnout effort. View full coverage on Google News >View original article Author: