(Natural News) It’s not just people who benefit from herbal medicine: Pets could use it as well, to great effect, according to a study published in the American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences. In his paper, Sri Murwani of Brawijaya University in Indonesia suggests using the water clover (Marsilea crenata) — a type of fern native to Southeast Asia […]

(Natural News) Animal cloning is a highly controversial topic that has been the subject of heated debate between experts for quite some time now. Should it be done by humans? Do its cons really outweigh the benefits that it offers? Regardless of the current mainstream view on it, it’s something that’s being done by animals […]

(Natural News) It’s not just you who’s at risk of kidney stones – your pets are, too. Both cats and dogs can develop the condition, which leads to a difficulty in urination and other potentially harmful complications. Thankfully, the extracts of false pepperwort (Marsilea crenata) can provide relief, according to a study published in the […]

(Natural News) It looks like Nature is still weird and wonderful. Researchers have looked into a phenomenon where shrew heads shrink in winter and return to normal size come spring, reported the Daily Mail. Like other animals, shrews sometimes struggle to survive during winter. It can be hard to gather enough food during this harsh […]

(Natural News) The populations of familiar farmland birds are declining all across the world as modern agricultural methods displace them from their traditional homes. However, a Polish study brings hope for some of these beleaguered birds. If old farm buildings and villages are preserved, stated a news article in the British Ecological Society, then the […]

(Natural News) Neonicotinoid pesticides are destroying wildlife around the world, but proponents claim that they are useful for increasing agricultural production. Of course, losing the planet’s most important pollinators is going to have an even bigger effect on the food supply and human life in the long run, and now there’s another very convincing argument […]

(Natural News) When it comes to pet care, fleas and ticks are some of the most annoying problems that you may have to deal with. These parasites spell bad news for your pets – particularly dogs and cats – because they cause diseases, itching, and skin damage and infections. There are different pet care products […]

(Natural News) As strange as this may sound, scientists still don’t know why we sleep. Certainly there are medical benefits to rest; cells regenerate and the mind is allowed to process new information, among other things. Yet, from an evolutionary point of view, sleeping makes no sense. For one thing, it makes creatures more vulnerable […]

(Natural News) We live in unstable and toxic times where nutrient-rich, non-GMO, and chemical-free foods are becoming scarce. This is why so many people have decided to step away from the globalized, industrialized agricultural system. Concerned about their family’s health and the impact modern farming methods are having on the environment, a growing number of […]

(Natural News) Cutting corners when it comes to husbandry may seem like a tempting idea at first – especially for the beginner. However, smart preppers and experienced poultry farmers understand the importance of clean water in raising healthy and safe-for-eating chickens. This was recently validated with an experimental study published in OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, which […]