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01/29/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Cannabis found to reduce alcohol-induced liver disease, according to new study

It’s no secret that abusing alcohol can wreak havoc on your liver, but it’s not as widely known that cannabis can actually stem this effect. A surprising new study shows that people who abuse alcohol and also use cannabis have a reduced incidence of liver disease. Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in America, causing […]

01/11/2018 / By Russel Davis

Bellflower, used in folk medicine, shown to have liver protection properties

The active ingredient in the roots of Platycodon grandiflorum, more commonly known as bellflower, contain powerful properties that help protect against liver diseases, according to an animal study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines. A team of Chinese researchers examined the pharmacological activities and hepatoprotective properties of the compound Platycodin D (PD) as part of the […]

10/24/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Wall Street Journal follows Natural News, covers licorice root molecule that can make alcohol safer to drink

Has someone at the Wall Street Journal been following Natural News? It sure seems like it, as the paper recently published a piece on a topic that the mainstream media usually ignores: The power of nature and the difficulties often encountered by those who want to bring products with natural ingredients to the masses. Rife […]

07/20/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Western diet of processed foods found to cause chronic liver inflammation

There are many lifestyle and dietary factors than can lead to chronic liver inflammation, and one of them is a Western diet. According to a new study, this particular diet, which is rich in saturated fats and refined sugars, can increase the chances of developing hepatic inflammation, especially among males. If left untreated, the condition […]

06/16/2017 / By Tracey Watson

High priced anti-viral drugs do NOTHING to prevent hepatitis C, study finds

The word “hepatitis” refers to inflammation of the liver, and can have several causes, including heavy alcohol use, exposure to toxins, or a bacterial or viral infection. There are three different types of viral infections: hepatitis A, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, which are caused by different viruses, and have different methods of transmission. Among […]

06/07/2017 / By Tim Wesley

ZINC found to be a powerful mineral “secret” for fighting viral infections of the liver (such as hepatitis C)

Researchers were surprised to discover that zinc may have the potential to fight liver disease by suppressing the inflammatory effects of a protein called interferon lambda 3 (IFN-λ3). This new research, published in Nature Communications, proved how beneficial the mineral is in curbing the negative effects of liver disease. Led by Dr. Scott Read and […]

05/06/2017 / By Russel Davis

Sugar junkie? Study suggests excessive sugar intake is similar to drug addiction

Excess sugar consumption should be considered a form of addiction, an animal study revealed. A team of researchers at the Queensland University of Technology found that excessive, long-term sugar consumption may trigger eating disorders and may lead to adverse effects on the behavior. According to the team, high sugar intake led to increased levels of dopamine, a […]

01/26/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Glyphosate (RoundUp) found to cause liver disease… how much are you eating at every meal?

Could a Roundup recall be in our future? One can only hope. Monsanto’s leading weedkiller has been the subject of controversy for a while now — and the evidence against the toxic chemical continues to pile up. New research that was published in early January by Scientific Reports reveals that the toxic herbicide’s primary ingredient, glyphosate, […]

12/19/2016 / By Randall Wilkens

Major bodily harm concerns linger as new antibiotic gets FDA approval

The ongoing quest to control and eliminate bacteria which is completely resistant to conventional antibiotics seems to be consistently rife with setbacks. While antibiotics can be quite useful in treating a varying degree of sicknesses, they are also contributing to the creation of superbugs. Often times, a patient is prescribed an antibiotic when it isn’t […]

09/30/2015 / By Chris Draper

Study confirms glyphosate causes liver and kidney failure

Exposure to small amounts of glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s infamous RoundUp herbicide, can lead to kidney and liver damage over time, according to a recent study led by Dr. Michael Antoniou at King’s College London. The study examined the gene expression of liver and kidney tissue in rats. The results of the study […]

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