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09/12/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Vitamin D deficiency is linked to higher COVID-19 risk and severe outcomes, reveals study
It is a well-known fact that vitamin D performs several important functions, from boosting immune health to regulating blood pressure. Over the past decade, multiple studies have also provided evidence that taking vitamin D could reduce the odds of developing infections like the common cold and the flu. Given these precedents and the ongoing pandemic, scientists are now eager […]
08/23/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Coronavirus found to suppress immune response, but this new therapy can restore immune function
Complete suppression of immune response may be the real cause of death among coronavirus patients, claim two new studies led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (WUSTL). Previous reports point to severe inflammation as the main cause of organ damage suffered by patients with severe COVID-19. But autopsy findings tell a different story: […]
06/18/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Study finds that olive leaf extract exhibits anti-malaria effects in mice infected with Plasmodium berghei
Olives (Olea europaea) are drupes, or stone fruits, that grow from trees commonly found in the coastal areas of the eastern Mediterranean region, southeastern Europe, northern Iran, western Asia and northern Africa. Despite being fruits, fresh olives aren’t consumed as such because of their extremely bitter taste. Instead, they are marketed either as olive oil […]
06/09/2020
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By Evangelyn Rodriguez
Evaluating the anti-malaria effects of Olea europaea leaf (olive leaf) extract in mice
In this study, researchers from Ethiopia investigated the anti-malarial activity of Olea europaea against Plasmodium berghei infected mice and determined which fractions the constituents responsible for this activity are concentrated. Their findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Drug resistance poses a challenge to malaria control measures, hence the development of new therapeutic agents is […]
04/01/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Fish oil supplements can help prevent Chagas disease, reveals study
Omega-3 fatty acids are widely-known for their heart-healthy benefits, but they’re more than just that. According to a recent study, they are also effective against parasitic infections, such as Chagas disease, a disease caused by the parasite Trypanosoma cruzi. There is some evidence on the potential beneficial effect of omega-3 fatty acid supplementation on host […]
10/15/2018
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By Earl Garcia
Neem oil found to be effective at fighting sleeping sickness
A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that taking neem oil may help mitigate the risk of suffering from sleeping sickness. A team of researchers at the Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, conducted a series of in vitro and in vivo assays to determine the beneficial effects of neem oil […]
09/16/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Goji berry extract found to be an effective treatment for two deadly tropical diseases
Goji berries, which are full of nutrients, are a popular remedy. According to a study, the brightly colored berries could also be used to treat two fatal tropical diseases. The research was published in the European Journal of Medical Chemistry. Can goji berries fight the parasites that cause fascioliasis and schistosomiasis? The research centered around a […]
05/16/2018
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By Cassie B.
Ratting them out: Rats are better at detecting tuberculosis in children than standard tests
Tuberculosis ranks among the top ten causes of death around the world, mainly in low-income countries. One problem that makes it difficult to treat is the inability to detect it in the first place; the current methods used to find the disease leave a lot to be desired. Cheap smear tests are generally used in […]
01/15/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
A plant from the coffee family, Indian madder, found to help protect the lungs against tuberculosis
A study discovered that the ethanolic leaf extracts of the plant Rubia cordifolia or Indian madder contain anti-mycobacterial, cytotoxic, and antioxidant activities, which can be used in fighting against mycobacterial tuberculosis infection. A team of researchers from the University of Limpopo in South Africa analyzed the protective effects of Rubia cordifolia, more commonly known as Indian […]
07/31/2017
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By Russel Davis
Powerful anti-HIV medicine discovered in Asian herb that might out-perform all synthetic drugs
An evergreen plant that grows abundantly throughout Southeast Asia contains a powerful compound that outperforms a clinically-used drug against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a study in the Journal of Natural Compounds revealed. The plant, known as willow-leaved justicia, is native to China and is found to grow extensively in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. Researchers said a newly-identified chemical called patentiflorin […]
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