(Natural News) For over half a century, the relationship between wheat consumption and the development of certain mental disorders was unclear. This, despite previous reports that indicate that the connection is due to the presence of a variety of pharmacologically active properties in wheat. More recently, however, researchers have discovered that due to the gluten […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrients found gaps in nutritional content of several weight loss diet plans. The study, conducted by a team of researchers from Cornell University and Nature’s Bounty Co., evaluated three top-reviewed weight loss diet books on Amazon.com. The chosen plans in the diet analysis were Eat to Live-Vegan, Aggressive Weight […]

(Natural News) Toddlers in child-care centers in Seattle may be at risk of exposure to toxic chemicals. This is because a study found toxic chemicals in some nap mats in child-care centers in Seattle. In a small pilot study published in the journal Environmental Pollution, seven child-care centers in neighborhoods from the University District and Wallingford, […]

(Natural News) Adults who have an unhealthy lifestyle are often diagnosed with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). But according to a study, there is an alarming link “between childhood obesity and juvenile liver health problems.” The study on children involved researchers from Harvard Medical School based on Project Viva of Massachusetts. It confirmed a connection between childhood obesity and […]

(Natural News) Bayer is expected to finish off its $62.5 billion purchasing deal with Monsanto this week — and plans to retire the infamous “Monsanto” name are already in gear. But even if the name Monsanto becomes a thing of the past, the company’s dirty deeds and hazardous products will continue to live on. Bayer […]

(Natural News) Roseanne Barr might be a polarizing figure, but if anything good has come from the recent Twitter fiasco that culminated in the cancellation of her TV show, it’s the fact that the sleeping drug Ambien has been thrust into the spotlight and people are talking about just how crazy it can make them […]

(Natural News) Living in the big city isn’t all that it’s cut out to be – mainly because of pollution, which adversely affects the health of millions of people each year. However, according to Dr. Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas of the University of Montana (UM), children and young adults living in these megacities are at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s […]

(Natural News) It’s common knowledge that a good night’s sleep helps our body recover at the end of a long day. But did you know that getting enough sleep at night can help curb suicidal thoughts among people with depression? According to a breakthrough study by researchers from the University of Manchester, “a bad night’s […]

(Natural News) Your friends influence what you eat, according to a new study. Researchers say that if your friends eat unhealthily, most likely you will too. This is because human social networks greatly influence lifestyle choices. Researchers at the University of Southern California (USC) came up with a comprehensive algorithm that evaluated the effect of peer […]

(Natural News) Watching out what you eat is just half of the battle. According to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, when you eat also plays a role in weight gain. In particular, late-night consumption of food – especially before going to sleep – has an important role in the composition of […]