A muscle protein shows potential for promoting nerve healing

(Natural News) It might soon be possible to treat conditions caused by injuries to nerve fibers in the central nervous system. German researchers reported that they could induce a regenerative protein to form in damaged nerve cells. The protein in question is usually present in muscle cells, and it promoted the healing of injured cells. Most cells… … Read more

Cucumber vs. zucchini – they’re both deceptively similar, but offer unique health benefits

(Natural News) Cucumbers are usually consumed cold or served in salads while zucchinis are often cooked or used for baking. Despite their differences, both plants share some similarities, especially when it comes to their nutritional profiles. Did you know that zucchini is classified as a vegetable while cucumber is classified as both a fruit and… … Read more

Researchers look at the nutrient content, phytochemical properties of sweet potato flour

(Natural News) Flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato may be a great alternative to white flours. A new study looked at the phytochemical and nutrient content of flours made from Vietnamese purple sweet potato and found that they are a good source of anthocyanins and phenolic compounds. Researchers at Naresuan University in Thailand and Nong… … Read more

Pu-erh tea has hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness revealed that Pu-erh tea contains hepatoprotective and antioxidant properties. In this study, the effects of Pu-erh tea water extracts on rats fed with a high-fat diet were examined. Researchers from Tianjin University of Commerce and Yunnan Tasly Deepure Biological Tea Group Company… … Read more

Bitter ginger: Exploring its antifungal and antimycotoxin properties

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research found that oil extracted from bitter ginger (Zingiber zerumbet) contains antifungal and antimycotoxin properties. In the study, bitter ginger oil was studied against fungal species Aspergillus flavus and A. ochraceus. For the study, researchers from India treated A. flavus and A. ochraceus with… … Read more

Opinion | La Cathédrale de l’Humanité – New York Times

Opinion | La Cathédrale de l’Humanité  New York Times Queen Elizabeth says she’s ‘deeply saddened’ by the Notre Dame fire in a statement to the French President  Fox News Notre Dame fire damage seen by daylight  USA TODAY Fire burns through Paris’ historic Notre Dame Cathedral  CBS News Why are we mourning Notre Dame? Because in a world of … Read more

Notre Dame Cathedral rebuild: Two French billionaires, Bernard Arnault and François-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek’s husband, donating $330 million to reconstruct Notre Dame after it burned – CBS News

Notre Dame Cathedral rebuild: Two French billionaires, Bernard Arnault and François-Henri Pinault, Salma Hayek’s husband, donating $330 million to reconstruct Notre Dame after it burned  CBS News Live view from Paris after fire ravages Notre Dame  Washington Post Notre-Dame: Massive fire ravages Paris cathedral  BBC News The world weeps for Notre Dame  The Washington Post Why are we mourning … Read more

Nancy Pelosi: Glass of Water Could Take Districts Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s—’That’s Not Where We Have to Win the Election’ – Newsweek

Nancy Pelosi: Glass of Water Could Take Districts Like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s—’That’s Not Where We Have to Win the Election’  Newsweek Pelosi appears to take new jab at Ocasio-Cortez, says ‘a glass of water’ with a ‘D’ could win their districts  Fox News Five key moments in Nancy Pelosi’s ’60 Minutes’ interview  The Washington Post Nancy Pelosi trying to … Read more

ICE deported the spouse of a soldier killed in Afghanistan, attorney says – The Washington Post

ICE deported the spouse of a soldier killed in Afghanistan, attorney says  The Washington Post Deported illegal immigrant whose spouse is a fallen US soldier allowed reentry into US: report  Fox News ICE deports spouse of U.S. soldier killed in Afghanistan, reverses decision  USA TODAY ICE deported the husband of a soldier killed in combat even though he … Read more