Barbules and velcro: Researchers study birds for inspiration to develop new adhesives and aerospace materials

(Natural News) Do you remember the times when your younger child self toyed with the feather of a bird? When you ran your fingers along its barbs and watched the disturbed parts return to their original positions? Researchers do, and they used the shape of the barbules of a feather to develop new adhesives and aerospace materials. It has been 20… … Read more

Antidepressants are OVERPRESCRIBED to older patients who are at high risk for “clinically significant depression,” warns study

(Natural News) A new study published in the British Pharmacological Society’s Pharmacology Research & Perspectives journal confirms that antidepressant drugs such as SSRIs (selective serotonin reputake inhibitors) are prescribed way more often than they should be, including among the elderly. Researchers looked at senior-age individuals living in Olmsted County, Minnesota, evaluating their antidepressant use between… … Read more

Vietnam doesn’t like airing its pollution problem: Live-streaming protest march lands activist in jail for 14 years

(Natural News) A court has sentenced 34-year-old activist and environmental blogger Hoang Duc Binh to 14 years of imprisonment for livestreaming fishermen who are marching to sue Formosa Plastics Group, owner of a $10.6 billion Taiwan-based steel plant for spilling toxins into the ocean. Binh was found guilty of abusing democratic freedoms to infringe on… … Read more

Honey can help you recover from the flu faster – are you surprised that it’s the oldest known antibiotic?

(Natural News) Honey is one of the oldest and most effective natural remedies for respiratory problems. Not only does it alleviate the pain of an inflamed throat and minimize coughing, it can also help a person recover from a serious bout of the flu virus. Every year, one out of five Americans will catch the flu at least once. The yearly recurrence… … Read more

Longans are nutrient-rich fruits that offer a wide array of health benefits

(Natural News) The longan (Dimocarpus longan) is a good addition to the selection of fresh fruits that you should be eating every day. It can be consumed in the morning as part of a healthy breakfast or during the afternoon as a snack. A tropical fruit from South Asia, longan got its name of “dragon’s eye” from the way it resembles… … Read more

Licorice root a safe alternative for promoting oral health

(Natural News) An important ingredient in classic candy is actually a safe and effective way of taking care of your oral health. Studies suggested that the dried root of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) can be used as a natural alternative to chemical toothpaste and harsh mouthwashes. Licorice is mostly known for adding flavor to confectionery and foods…. … Read more

Not just the gut: Probiotics and yogurt can protect against parasites, oxidative stress in the liver

(Natural News) The solution to parasitic infections lies in adding more bacteria to your body. Researchers from Egypt and Saudi Arabia studied the effects of probiotic or yogurt supplementation on oxidative stress and liver fibrosis in mice caused by the parasite Schistosoma mansoni. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Schistosomiasis is the… … Read more

Study identifies a natural preservative in the arjun tree

(Natural News) Researchers from India and New Zealand explore the potential of Terminalia arjuna as a novel natural preservative in meat products. Their findings were published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness. The researchers used chevon sausages as a model system. They incorporated different levels of T. arjuna extracts: T1 (0.25 percent), T2 (0.50 percent) and T3 (0.75 percent). They assessed… … Read more

William Barr Testimony Updates: He Says Mueller Report Will Be Public ‘Within a Week’ – The New York Times

William Barr Testimony Updates: He Says Mueller Report Will Be Public ‘Within a Week’  The New York Times Live: Bill Barr faces Congress for the first time since Mueller probe ended  Fox News Attorney General William Barr testifies before Congress: Live updates  CNN WATCH: Barr testifying before Congress  WTOP The full Mueller report could be released — if the … Read more