(Natural News) Scientists have known for a while now that eating more plants and cutting back on meat can ward off diabetes or help in the management of the disease. But recent research offers new information on the possible mechanisms behind such a diet’s beneficial effects on diabetes: the proliferation of gut bacteria. In a major breakthrough, scientists […]

(Natural News) Tea is a healthy — and comforting — drink, but adding too much sugar can ruin its health benefits. Researchers from University College London and the University of Leeds recommend tea drinkers to skip the sugar next time: It will not affect their enjoyment of the drink and will help lower the risk of chronic diseases like diabetes. Sugar […]

(Natural News) Preppers with diabetes mellitus face the additional challenge of managing their diabetes during SHTF conditions. They must keep specific concerns in mind. If kept refrigerated and unopened, insulin will last for two to three years. Once opened, it will expire in slightly more than a month. Unfortunately, insulin is impossible to stockpile. Not only […]

(Natural News) Dietary intervention is one of the most studied and most effective strategies for diabetes management. In a recent study, scientists from India looked into the anti-diabetic potential of a wild species of banana, particularly a compound called apiforol found in its seeds. Their findings appear in the Journal of the Science of Food […]

(Natural News) Heart attack is prevalent in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone somewhere in the U.S. suffers from a heart attack every 40 seconds. Statistics indicate that more than half a million Americans have a heart attack each year, and for the majority of them, this experience is their first. Heart […]

(Natural News) Type 2 diabetes is a public health concern in many areas around the world, especially with its high morality rates. To manage this condition, healthcare professionals usually turn to conventional drugs which are often too expensive and have adverse effects. In a recent study published in the Journal of Diabetes & Metabolism, researchers from Kenya […]

(Natural News) Adhering to a very low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet can help improve blood sugar control in people with Type 1 diabetes, according to a study published in the journal Pediatrics. This finding was based on the results of an observational trial on children with Type 1 diabetes who follow a low-carb diet. In the study […]

(Natural News) You’ve probably tried organic cow’s milk before, or maybe even goat milk, but have you ever tried camel milk? Before you discount this unusual dairy source, you should know that certain cultures have been drinking camel milk for thousands of years. What’s more is that this emerging superfood may actually contain more nutritional value than […]

(Natural News) First experimental evidence now shows that late-night snacking can cause more than just weight gain. Eating meals late at night can increase the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease. This new study, conducted by the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, concluded that prolonged and delayed eating negatively affects fat metabolism and […]

(Natural News) Phalsa (Grewia asiatica), an exotic bush plant native to the Indian subcontinent, has been traditionally used for its antidiabetic, antioxidant, antipyretic, analgesic, and antibacterial properties. Researchers from the University of Rajshahi in Bangladesh evaluated the antidiabetic, antihyperlipidemic, and antioxidant activities of the stem bark of phalsa using mice models. In their study, which […]