News tagged with natural substance


Acne treatment: Natural substance-based formula is more effective than artificial compounds

University of Granada scientists have patented a new treatment for acne that is based on completely natural substances and is much more effective than artificial formulas because it does not create resistance ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created May 22, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New test methods can reduce the amount of animal testing

Making more use of in-vitro testing, the upcoming 21st-century scientific fields known as 'omics' sciences and developing smart test strategies can clearly reduce the amount of essential animal testing. This ...

Medical research created May 07, 2013 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

New evidence that natural substances in green coffee beans help control blood sugar levels

Scientists today described evidence that natural substances extracted from unroasted coffee beans can help control the elevated blood sugar levels and body weight that underpin type 2 diabetes. Their presentation on chlorogenic ...

Health created Apr 09, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Expensive arthritis treatment no better than steroid therapy

A randomized, double-blind clinical trial by researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery has revealed that corticosteroids are more effective than the more expensive treatment, hylan G-F 20 (Synvisc One, ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism created Nov 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Canada tackles mental health woes in developing countries

Canada announced Wednesday it was disbursing Can$19.4 million in aid for 14 poorer countries to treat mental health disorders.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Oct 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Tissue around tumor holds key to fighting triple negative breast cancer

A natural substance found in the surrounding tissue of a tumor may be a promising weapon to stop triple negative breast cancer from metastasizing.

Cancer created Sep 19, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

An advance toward a flu-fighting nasal spray

In an advance toward development of a nasal spray that protects against infection with influenza and spread of the disease, scientists are reporting identification of a substance that activates the first-line ...

Medications created Sep 12, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Hope for patients with HIV-associated cognitive impairment

Current drug therapy for patients with HIV is unable to control the complete replication of the virus in the brain. The drugs therefore do not have any effect against the complications associated with neurocognitive impairment ...

HIV & AIDS created Aug 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study of psychosis risk and brain to track effects of Omega-3 pills

The first major study on the biological effects of omega-3 fatty acids on the human brain is focusing on the role that this natural substance, primarily found in fish oil, may play in fighting psychosis.

Psychology & Psychiatry created Jul 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Apple peel compound boosts calorie burning, reduces obesity in mice

Obesity and its associated problems such as diabetes and fatty liver disease are increasingly common global health concerns. A new study by University of Iowa researchers shows that a natural substance found in apple peel ...

Overweight and Obesity created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Pressure builds to ban dietary supplement DMAA

Joseph Perez used to gear up for his intense workouts by taking ephedra-based dietary supplements. When they were banned because of safety concerns, Perez turned to an even more potent stimulant called DMAA.

Health created Jun 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Breast cancer effectively treated with chemical found in celery

Apigenin, a natural substance found in grocery store produce aisles, shows promise as a non-toxic treatment for an aggressive form of human breast cancer, following a new study at the University of Missouri. MU researchers ...

Cancer created May 16, 2012 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Drugs from lizard saliva reduces the cravings for food

A drug made from the saliva of the Gila monster lizard is effective in reducing the craving for food. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, have tested the drug on rats, who after ...

Neuroscience created May 15, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New research about Facebook addiction

Are you a social media enthusiast or simply a Facebook addict?Researchers from Norway have developed a new instrument to measure Facebook addiction, the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 07, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Rainforest plant combats multi-resistant bacterial strains

Aggressive infections in hospitals are an increasing health problem worldwide. The development of bacterial resistance is alarming. Now a young Danish scientist has found a natural substance in a Chilean rainforest plant ...

Medical research created Feb 20, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1 | with audio podcast