(Natural News) When a New Delhi woman bought her supply of cabbages for the week from a local grocery store, she just wanted to increase her fiber intake. Well, she got the fiber all right, along with plastic and other delicious and nutritious ingredients that make fake items look real. A now-viral video on YouTube […]

(Natural News) Millions of people across the globe turn to artificial sweeteners like aspartame in an effort to reduce their calorie intake. Who could blame them? Diet beverages, foods and those pastel-colored packets that adorn the tables at your favorite diner are all marketed as the healthy alternative for people who are conscious about their […]

(Natural News) A study finds that prenatal high-salt diets can cause cardiovascular disease in offspring. The study, which was published in the Journal of Hypertension, suggests that prenatal diets high in salt can increase oxidative stress and damage blood vessels in offspring. High-salt diet has been associated with hypertension, and prenatal high-salt diet increases the […]

(Natural News) A startling study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a link between high blood sugar levels and an increased risk for dementia, even in people who are not diabetic. Authors of the study speculate that having higher blood sugar levels can increase the risk for vascular disease, which, in turn, […]

(Natural News) The thing about soil is that you cannot tell how healthy it is just by looking at it, and it can take years to determine the long-term effects of what you put in to it. For this reason, agrochemical companies have been able to push the use of harmful pesticides and other chemicals […]

(Natural News) Research from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that less than half of teenagers in the U.K. consumed fruits and vegetables on a daily basis. Between 2002 and 2014, only 39 percent of those aged 11, 13, and 15 ate fruits every day while 41 percent ate vegetables daily. The 12-year study also found […]

(Natural News) Throughout the years, energy drinks have become more popular, especially among teens and young adults. Energy drinks may provide that extra energy for you to survive throughout the day, but they can also contribute to ill health. A recent review suggests that energy drinks pose more serious health risks than their potential benefits. In […]

(Natural News) Oh the hypocrisy. Have you ever been to a “pink ribbon” cancer walk, run, or march, and been served up some fried chicken and “hard” lemonade? What about some pink ribbon cinnamon rolls or cupcakes with bright pink icing? You can “redeem” the pink lid and wrapper from all kinds of cancer-causing foods, […]

(Natural News) Just how “organic” is your favorite milk brand? You might be surprised. An investigation into what constitutes “organic milk” revealed that a stunning 14 percent of these so-called products are anything but. In fact, these falsely-advertised milk items contain an algae called Schizochytrium, an additive which supposedly increases the amount of omega-3 fatty […]

(Natural News) If you’ve had the misfortune of getting sick this winter, there’s a good chance the experience has left you seeking ways to enhance your immunity. While eating foods rich in vitamins and using herbs like echinacea can make a difference, there’s one way you can help out your immune system that you might […]