(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrients has shown evidence that ingesting large doses of vitamin C can shorten patient trips to the ICU. The authors of the study, Dr. Harri Hemila and Dr. Elizabeth Chalker, looked through previous publications that studied the effects of vitamin C on the length of ICU stay or the duration […]

(Natural News) What happens when sex results in sexually transmitted disease (STD) or urinary tract infection (UTI)? Usually you would go see your healthcare provider immediately. But after SHTF, who can you to turn to when that kind of access to health services disappears? If you plan on hunkering down with a community after society collapses, sexual […]

(Natural News) When your dog looks up at you with its mouth open wide and its lips pulled up at the corners, is it really smiling at you? Despite humans having over 30,000 years of history with dogs, the answer is still unclear. But researchers believe they are getting close to finding the answer. A group of neuroscientists from […]

(Natural News) Research suggests that regular consumption of eggs can lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This eye disease, which affects people over 50 years of age, is one of the leading causes of blindness among the elderly. In their study, which was published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, researchers from Australia reported that of the […]

(Natural News) A study published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences has found that taking peppermint oil can relieve symptoms of esophageal disorders, which include dysphagia and non-cardiac chest pain. Researchers from the University of South Carolina included 38 participants for their study, all of whom had digestive concerns such as dysphagia and chest pain. For two years, participants […]

(Natural News) A landmark study led by the Imperial College London found that obesity rates are increasing faster in rural areas, and researchers believe this is due to the quality of food available outside large cities. The research analyzed the height and weight of more than 112 million adults living in urban and rural areas of 200 countries and […]

(Natural News) A study led by researchers from the University at Albany revealed a concerning finding: Older adults who have a history of nonmedical prescription opioid use (NMPOU) are at a higher risk of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. The study, which included over 38 thousand adults, found that those who misused oxycodone, morphine, hydrocodone, or fentanyl […]

(Natural News) Over six billion bacteria live in your mouth. Most of them are classified as “good,” but there are some that can be detrimental to your health. In particular, up to 20 bacterial strains are considered bad. Coupled with poor oral hygiene, these can travel down your mouth to your gut and even to your bloodstream. From […]

(Natural News) A landmark study by researchers from John Hopkins University suggests that regular exercise reduces both the risk of developing and dying from lung and colorectal cancers. The study involved analyzing the effects of exercise on over 49,000 people, with their ages ranging between 40 and 70. They went through physician-referred treadmill exercise stress testing from 1991 […]

(Natural News) Facial pain is common – usually coming from injuries, headaches, and infections. Fortunately, there are many remedies for facial pain, and some can even be found in your own home. Here are several common causes of facial pain, and natural remedies you can use at home. (h/t to MedicalNewsToday.com) Injuries Injuries may come from falls, impact trauma, or other […]