(Natural News) Even though developed nations boast of great technology, infrastructure, economy, and advanced medical care, they still suffer from ballooning rates of obesity, chronic disease, cardiovascular issues, metabolic disorders, and cancer. Infectious diseases still run rampant in developed nations, despite advances in plumbing and sanitation. The breakdown of developed nations is a slow and […]

(Natural News) Lemons are full of vitamin C and beneficial plant compounds that contribute to their health benefits. Several studies suggest that drinking lemon water or lemonade boosts your heart health and promotes weight loss. Lemons: a vitamin C-rich superfood Lemons are citrus fruits rich in flavonoids, folate, potassium, and vitamin C. A quarter cup of fresh […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition has found that pregnant women who load up on iron supplements — even if their hemoglobin levels are high enough — are more likely to have increased oxidative stress, which could negatively affect birth outcomes. Pregnant women are at an increased risk of being […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India and the U.S. have found that high-dose supplementation of iron in non-anemic pregnant women can cause oxidative stress and eventually affect birth outcomes. They aimed to measure oxidative stress in pregnant women with low, normal, or high hemoglobin status in the first trimester and to relate these to birth weight. […]

(Natural News) A new smartphone app is making headlines for its utility in helping identify people who could have anemia. The condition, which is marked by low hemoglobin levels and a lack of healthy red blood cells, is believed to affect more than 2 billion people around the world, and it’s particularly prevalent in low-income […]

(Natural News) People with anemia may find that drinking lemongrass tea may benefit them. A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food found that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) tea can help increase red blood cell production, making it a great natural treatment for anemia. Anemia is a condition in which the level of healthy red […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the University of Uyo and the University of Calabar in Nigeria found that lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus) tea can increase red blood cell production and could help treat anemia. In their study, they looked at the effects of lemongrass tea on hematologic indices in humans. For the study, the researchers recruited 105 […]

(Natural News) People with diabetes may benefit from taking magnesium. A study published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements found that supplementing with magnesium can prevent anemia and reduce inflammation in people with diabetes. Researchers at the University of Ibadan in Nigeria came to this conclusion after analyzing the effect of oral magnesium administration on some […]

(Natural News) Other toxins might be deadlier, but lead remains hugely concerning to many people given its prevalence in our surroundings and the fact that no amount of it is safe for humans. Despite being banned for more than two decades, people are still coming into contact with it regularly in older products and buildings. […]

(Natural News) Sanderson Farms, the third largest poultry producer in the nation, advertises that their chicken is “natural” and “antibiotic-free.” Like many large meat producers, Sanderson Farms gets away with these false claims without receiving any enforceable scientific scrutiny from meat inspectors working for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Now, independent food safety […]