Traditional medicine

An active ingredient in cardamom seeds acts as a natural antiviral

Cardamom extract shows promise as a natural antiviral treatment

A humble kitchen spice could pack a powerful antiviral punch. Researchers have found that compounds in cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s virus-detecting systems, potentially paving the way for natural cold and flu treatments.

If you need to take antibiotics, a simple shift in your diet could help reduce the pills' effects on your gut health

Diet & Nutrition

Here's how to eat after taking antibiotics, according to science

Antibiotics can be literal lifesavers, but they are particularly hard on the gut thanks to their indiscriminate destruction of both good and bad bacteria in the body. New research shows a possible way to fight their negative effects based on diet.

A new plant-based pill significantly improved blood sugar control in type 2 diabetics

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes: New plant-based pill shows promise in human trials

A clinical trial to test the effectiveness of a plant-based pill to treat type 2 diabetes has produced some promising results, significantly improving blood glucose control and boosting heart and liver health. Larger clinical studies are pending.