(Natural News) A person regularly exposed to low-dose radiation is more likely to increase his risk of hypertension, says a research team from Russia. In their report, which was published in the journal Hypertension, the team looked at the health records of people working in a nuclear power plant in Russia and found that nearly […]

(Natural News) Bad news, soft drink fans: Your favorite fizzy drinks are increasing your risk of developing osteoporosis and heart disease. This, according to experts, is due to the presence of phosphoric acid in these products. One of the most commonly used mineral acids, phosphoric acid (H3PO4) is a colorless, odorless chemical produced by either treating phosphorus-containing rock with […]

(Natural News) Scientists have known for a long time that pesticides are harmful to human health. Previous research links pesticide exposure to cancer, respiratory problems and birth defects. A recent study is one of the latest to probe the toxic effects of pesticide exposure. Researchers from the University of Hawai?i at M?noa looked at middle-aged men of […]

(Natural News) Hearts evolved to make humans better at endurance tasks, a new study has found. According to research conducted by scientists from Canada, the U.K. and the U.S., this change — which started around the time people shifted from being hunter-gatherers to being farmers — enabled humans to become more efficient at maintaining their energy […]

(Natural News) Obese individuals have higher levels of a protein linked to blood vessel damage, found a study published in the journal Science Translational Medicine. This protein is called the wingless-related integration site 5A, or WNT5A. It triggers internal or oxidative stress and promotes the build-up of substances in the blood vessels. Over time, this build-up could develop into plaques and lead to […]

(Natural News) A recent study, presented in the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2019, revealed that lifestyle habits play a more decisive role in early coronary artery disease than genetics. “Genetics are an important contributor to premature heart disease but should not be used as an excuse to say it is inevitable,” said Dr. Joao A. Sousa, […]

(Natural News) If you’ve been trying to keep your cholesterol down in hopes of avoiding a heart attack, you might be barking up the wrong tree. That’s because an international study has shown that LDL cholesterol does not actually predict a person’s risk of heart disease after all. This also means that the statin drugs […]

(Natural News) Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is commonly used to strengthen the immune system and assist in collagen production. Collagen is a protein that serves as a major building block in the formation of bones, skin, muscles, tendons and ligaments. People produce collagen less as they age, and vitamin C is one way […]

(Natural News) According to a recent study published in the journal The BMJ, maintaining good heart health in your 50s can help lower your risk of dementia as you age. The researchers behind the study said that their results emphasize the importance of improving cardiovascular health in middle age to prevent age-related cognitive decline. Preventing dementia with […]

(Natural News) According to an animal study, adding tiny amounts of beetroot or dietary nitrate to salty foods can help prevent hypertension (high blood pressure). The researchers behind this study, which appeared in the American Heart Association’s journal Hypertension, hope that this finding can help promote healthier eating habits and counter the effects of high-salt diets, which contribute to hypertension. High-salt diets […]