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Asthma is a chronic disease that causes inflammation in the lungs. As a result, the bronchial tubes that run throughout the lungs become constricted. The lung tissues also produce excess mucus in response to the inflammation. Together, inflamed tubes and ...

People suffering from vitamin D deficiency have a higher risk of contracting a fatal coronavirus infection, a new study has revealed. A research team from Northwestern University conducted a statistical analysis of data gathered from hospitals and clinics across different ...

White mulberry (Morus alba) is a small tree native to Northern China that produces white-colored berries. Its leaves are well-known not only for their medicinal uses, but also for serving as food for silkworms. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the ...

For three months, we’ve been urging our readers to pursue sensible nutritional strategies to boost immune function and protect against infections. Now a study carried out by Northwestern University has found that higher vitamin D levels result in lower mortality ...

Vitamin D is a nutrient needed by the body for the absorption of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus. It belongs to a family of cholesterol-derived compounds and has two major forms: vitamin D2, also known as ergocalciferol, and vitamin D3, also called cholecalciferol. Vitamin D ...

A recent study in Frontiers in Microbiology showed that apples can contain as many as 100 million bacterial cells – and that organic apples contained more beneficial bacteria than conventional or store-bought ones. The study also showed that store-bought apples not only lacked these beneficial ...

Arthritis often causes severe joint pain, which can be debilitating. In some cases, the pain may even put off people from exercising. But a study has found that regular physical activity is key to naturally relieving the symptoms of arthritis. Joint pain ...

People suffering from depression and other mental and mood disorders may want to take a closer look at the kratom plant. Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa) is a tropical evergreen native to Southeast Asia, where it’s used as a herbal remedy for conditions ...

As much of the world remains confined at home due to the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many people are trying to come up with new ways to stay healthy and fit in lieu of being able to go to the ...

Pseudostellaria heterophylla, also referred to as false starwort or “ginseng of the lungs,” is a well-known traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) that has been used in China for centuries. In TCM, false starwort is used to invigorate the spleen, replenish qi, moisten ...