(Natural News) Daily booze may harm the brain, especially if you are a woman, recent research shows. An animal study published in the journal Stem Cell Reports has revealed that frequent alcohol intake may lead to a significant decline in brain stem cells. A team of researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston exposed a group of mice to […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D levels among Canadian children did not show any improvement despite a 2010 revision in the country’s dietary guidelines recommending higher nutrient intake, a study revealed. As part of the study, the researchers pooled data from the Cycle 1 and Cycle 3 series of the Canadian Health Measure Survey, which were taken from 2007 to […]

(Natural News) Diets rich in plant protein may help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a recent study found. The findings demonstrate that protein sources play a role in the onset of the disease, researchers said. To carry out the study, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland pooled data from the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart […]

(Natural News) Scientists have finally found a non-toxic alternative to lead that can be used to build solar cells in the future — the so-called green element, bismuth. In a new study that was published recently in Advanced Materials, researchers found that bismuth may be incorporated into solar panels for roughly the same features and […]

(Natural News) An analysis published in the June issue of the journal Complete Nutrition showed that eggs may actually help improve a host of adverse conditions including diabetes, dementia, and even stroke. The results were a far cry from decades-long warnings of potential health woes associated with egg consumption. “In recent years, eggs have found favour with […]

(Natural News) A recent study carried out by a team of researchers at Rice University in Houston, Texas has revealed that a relatively low-cost light therapy may help effectively eliminate amyloid beta proteins, which are precursors to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease onset. It has long been established that beta amyloid accumulation results in the development […]

(Natural News) An imbalance between glutamate and a brain neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) may hold clues to the onset of developmental disorders such as autism, behavioral issues, and seizures, according to a study published in the The Journal of Neuroscience. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada have […]

(Natural News) Highways England is currently testing sunflower oil capsules as a means of preventing pothole formation by filling cracks in the road. A study carried out by a team of engineers at the University of Nottingham in the U.K. has revealed that the cooking oil does not make the road more slippery or any […]

(Natural News) The Tamarack tree, in all its weirdness, is actually a highly-efficient tree that can be used in a variety of ways. It is no wonder why Native Americans relied heavily on this tree. Over the years, the tree’s usefulness has gained popularity especially among off-grid enthusiasts and pharmaceutical professionals alike. The Tamarack tree is native […]

(Natural News) Bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical widely used in manufacturing plastic products, has long been associated with a host of adverse health conditions. BPA is classified as an endocrine disruptor and is tied to various diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and abnormal liver function. Experts have looked into using chemical substitutes such as […]