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Chronic kidney disease affects a remarkable 10% of adults globally. Emerging evidence is pointing to diet as a key way to reduce your risk. This new study adds to that evidence. This study looked included 179,508 people. It wanted to see if adhering to the EAT-Lancet diet would affect the risk of chronic kidney disease. The EAT-Lancet diet emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and unsaturated fats; it is low in seafood and poultry and includes little to n

Way too many people struggle with anxiety, stress, depression and insomnia that can lead to illness and diminish quality of life. This new study shows that a blend of powerful traditional medicinal mushrooms can help. Around the world, rates of stress, fatigue and poor sleep are just continuing to go up. As many as 28% of people may be depressed, 26.9% may be anxious, 36.5% may be stressed and 27.6% may have trouble getting a good night’s sleep. A number of powerful medicinal

Cholesterol problems are an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Several studies have suggested that curcumin can help fight cholesterol. This new meta-analysis put the data on curcumin to the test. This new meta-analysis gathered research that was published up until August 2025. In all, 16 controlled studies of 1038 people were included. The curcumin was combined with piperine to improve absorption. The pooled results showed that curcumin significantly reduced t

A new study suggests that elephants may seek out plants to eat because they are medicinal, adding to the evidence that elephants may have extensive herbal knowledge and that they may even have taught some of it to us. African elephants sometimes forage for the stems and leaves of banana and papaya plants and forgo the delicious fruit. Turns out, that may be because they are seeking, not a snack, but a cure. New research shows that elephants are more likely to eat banana and p

A large body of evidence suggests that curcumin improves chemotherapy outcomes and improves quality of life. This new study of women with breast cancer adds to that important research. This study included 120 women with locally advanced/metastatic breast cancer. All of them were being treated with chemotherapy. Some of them added 500mg a day of curcumin, standardized for 95% curcuminoids. After 12 weeks of treatment, the objective response rate was significantly better in the

Several studies have suggested that ginger can positively influence markers of cardiovascular disease. This systematic review put them all together. Guess what it found. This systematic review of ginger’s effects on markers of cardiovascular disease included 41 controlled studies published up to the beginning of 2025. It found that ginger supplementation effectively improved fasting blood sugar, insulin, insulin resistance (HOMA-IR), long-term glycemic control (HbA1c), trigly

Abdominal pain is unnecessarily common. In the United States, 89% of adults suffer gas-related symptoms. Nearly 1 in 7 experience bloating frequently. As this new study shows, natural help is on the way. This new study looked at a combination of a wide variety of probiotics combined with a prebiotic. Less known than probiotics, prebiotics promote the growth and function of probiotics. In this study, the polyphenol-based prebiotic was pomegranate extract. Probiotics are well e

Ashwagandha seems to do everything. And a new study says that it does it safely. Recent research on ashwagandha is revealing its tremendous versatility and value. Ashwagandha is an important herb for anxiety, stress, insomnia, schizophrenia, OCD, cognition, female sexual function, male sexual function, male infertility, COVID, muscle strength and more. A new study suggests that the great herb does all of this safely. The study included 94 men and 97 women with an average age

A billion people in the world suffer from migraine headaches. New hints are emerging that can help remedy that. Migraines can be triggered by a number of factors. Many of them, it turns out, are associated with mitochondrial function. And several nutrients that have been suggested to protect against migraine are involved in mitochondrial function. This well-designed study set out to see if getting enough of those nutrients could play a role in the prevention of migraines. The

Cinnamon is not only one of the most promising toppings for your breakfast bun, it is also one of the most promising treatments for diabetes. This new study keeps the evidence piling up and reveals important benefits. Rates of diabetes continue to rise. According to the authors of this new study, conventional treatment is limited by progressive β-cell dysfunction, poor adherence to therapy because of complex regimens, adverse effects and inadequate long-term efficacy. These l

Boswellia is emerging as one of the best treatments for osteoarthritis. This new study adds to the evidence. Studies are piling up that show that boswellia is not only one of the best ways to improve the symptoms of osteoarthritis (Nutrients. 2025;17(15):2547) but that it can actually help reverse the disease (Phytother Res. May 2019;33(5):1457- 1468; J Am Nutr Assoc. 2024 Dec 19:1-12). This new double-blind study compared a standardized boswellia extract to a placebo in 150

There is more and more evidence that healthy diet can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. Recent research has suggested that getting more anthocyanins, a kind of flavonoid antioxidant, in your diet can prevent cognitive decline. This meta-analysis put the claim to the test. Anthocyanins are plant flavonoids abundantly found in red, blue and purple fruits, vegetables and flowers, including blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, grapes, cherries, red cabbage an

Though people are living longer, the proportion of years spent in good health remains the same. Recent research has shown that dietary flavonoids delay biological aging (J Transl Med. 2023;21(1):492). A massive new study has added to the evidence that flavonoids help people to age more healthily. People with the most flavonoids in their diet had 15% lower risk of developing frailty, 12% lower risk of developing impaired physical function and 12% lower risk of developing poor

Can resveratrol improve cholesterol? It can if you take enough, as this new study found out. Resveratrol is a polyphenol similar to flavonoids. It is found primarily in the skin of grapes and mulberries as well as in dark chocolate, raspberries, blueberries and peanuts. Resveratrol in supplements usually comes from the herb Japanese knotweed. This meta-analysis of 17 controlled studies, which included 968 people, found that resveratrol significantly reduces total cholesterol,

Despite all the research on the myriad benefits of flaxseeds, this study is the first meta-analysis of flaxseed’s effects on prediabetics and type 2 diabetics. What did it find? Flaxseeds are loaded in fiber and omega-3 fatty acids, both of which could help diabetics. This meta-analysis of 7 controlled studies put the powerful seed to the test. The studies used 13-40 grams a day of ground flaxseed, and most of the studies lasted 12 weeks. The results showed that flaxseed sign

95% of women undergoing radiation for breast cancer experience radiation induced dermatitis. A new 5 week double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found that a 2% curcumin gel significantly reduces redness and irritation. The curcumin gel also significantly reduced pain in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weeks. Cancer Invest. 2025 Mar ;43(3):173-182

Pneumonia is a leading cause of hospitalization and death, and the challenge gets bigger as you get older. New research suggests that many of those deaths can be prevented by just getting enough vitamin D. Community-acquired pneumonia can be caused by bacteria, viruses and fungi. The leading bacterial causes are S pneumoniae and H influenzae. Some of the leading viral causes are rhinovirus, influenza and COVID. It is a very common concern that increases with age. Pneumonia is

The science is quickly building supporting the use of saw palmetto berry extract to reduce hair loss and enhance hair growth in both men and women. This new study adds to the growing evidence. Though often thought of as a male problem, thinning hair is a big problem for women too. 80% of men will experience male pattern hair loss by the age of 80; 40% of women will experience female pattern hair loss by the age of 50. This new study included 30 men and 30 women. They were all

A new double-blind study of 98 people with mild-to-moderate osteoarthritis found that boswellia extract (30% 3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid ) at a dose of 300- 600mg a day significantly improves scores of pain, stiffness and physical function on the WOMAC Arthritis Index, walking distance and quality of life. But that’s not all it does. Remarkably, boswellia even improved joint space in the knee in 44.1% of the 600mg group, suggesting that boswellia can actually help rever

This new study shows that a combination of two herbs that are traditionally used for skin increases collagen and hydration and improves skin elasticity, pores and wrinkles. The study included 150 men and women over the age of 20. 30% of them were between 20 and 40, and 70% of them were over 40. The herbs being studied were astragalus and gotu kola in equal combination. One group used the herbs topically twice a day for 4 weeks, one group used the herbs orally twice a day for