(Natural News) The amount of livestock in the U.S. has spiked in recent years, yet the number of farms has gotten smaller. In 2015, only four companies were responsible for 85 percent of the country’s beef-packing industry. This is part of a trend known as Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO), where animals like chickens, pigs […]

(Natural News) It’s a cool party trick, a staple at science fairs and is commonly demonstrated on the Internet: If you slice a grape almost in half and then put it in the microwave on full power, you can create a pyrotechnic spectacle as the area where the two halves of the grape meets bursts […]

(Natural News) You may want to consider reducing your sodium intake to keep your heart healthy. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association found that in 2011, almost one-fifth of heart disease-related deaths in a province in China were due to high-sodium diets. For the study, the researchers looked at the effect of […]

(Natural News) It should be common knowledge by now that a junk food diet is no good for you. But researchers continue to be astonished by just how toxic processed foods and “ultraprocessed foods” really are. However bad you think that life of microwave meals and snack cakes is for you — well, the science […]

(Natural News) GMOs and their related chemical pesticides have long been pushed heavily by establishment Republicans. That’s another important reminder why it’s good to never be swept into a political party. Rather, evaluate each candidate based on their principles and actions. Even though Trump is far from an “establishment” Republican, to the frustration of health-conscious […]

(Natural News) There’s one common, underlying theme with nearly every corporate made-and-sold food product in America. The slogan is the exact opposite of what it does to your body. No, canola oil is not “heart healthy.” It actually clogs your blood as it coagulates inside you. No, milk, it doesn’t “do a body good.” It […]

(Natural News) One of the key challenges in preventing cancers and other chronic diseases is helping consumers make healthier food choices. For this reason, some countries are considering implementing a simplified labeling system that informs consumers of the nutritional quality of food products. The Nutri-Score is France’s official nutrition label, but it remains optional as per European […]

(Natural News) To some people, going gluten-free is just another dietary fad driven by a desire for attention and different-ness. But emerging science suggests that, at least for those with a legitimate gluten intolerance or allergy, avoiding this common grain component is absolutely critical for maintaining optimal mental health. Believe it or not, gluten can […]

(Natural News) Over a month ago, I was contacted by a source who warned me that Natural News would be targeted for system-wide de-platforming. On Saturday, Facebook completely deleted the Natural News channel, citing nothing at all. Natural News did not violate any “community standards” or Facebook rules; the tech giant simply wanted us to […]

(Natural News) The 2011 Fukushima disaster caused massive radiation contamination of food supplies and water sources not just in Japan, but all around the world. People need to identify these threats to their health and take appropriate means to protect themselves and their families. Increased levels of cesium and strontium radionuclides appeared in commercially important fish along […]