(Natural News) Chinese researchers tested the renoprotective effects of an extract made from bishop’s weed (Houttuynia cordata). They reported its positive effects on kidney injuries associated with diabetes. Support for the study came from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The findings were published in the journal Chinese Herbal Medicines. The animal model was made up of seven […]

(Natural News) A recent analysis of more than 100 studies finds that up to 70 percent of Americans are currently suffering from vitamin D deficiency. Data from the latest review also show that about 13 percent of all deaths in the U.S. can be associated with severe vitamin D deficiency. The researchers also stress that certain beneficial […]

(Natural News) Many of us who live in the developed world feel grateful that we have far better access to healthcare and food than those who come from poorer nations, but a recent study has reached the surprising conclusion that the countries often considered “better” are actually far worse when it comes to illnesses like […]

(Natural News) Diets rich in plant protein may help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a recent study found. The findings demonstrate that protein sources play a role in the onset of the disease, researchers said. To carry out the study, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland pooled data from the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart […]

(Natural News) As a society looking for answers to our health and environmental problems, we place a high value on the thoughts and work of scientists. When an article states the words “new study found” or “scientists revealed,” most of us just read on and accept whatever follows to be the truth. Unfortunately, many of […]

(Natural News) Studies show that conditioning your brain to control your appetite is not enough. It was found that our bones are responsible for our appetites and metabolism as well. Researchers at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) in Canada found that bones produce a hormone that increases insulin production and decreases blood glucose levels. Osteoblasts, […]

(Natural News) Coffee lovers, your drink is more than just an energy booster. A literature review from the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee (ISIC) has revealed that drinking three to four cups of coffee every day cuts your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Despite being highly preventable, diabetes prevalence has been increasing more […]

(Natural News) A study has shown that garlic, white onion, and purple onion help protect against Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, which may be attributed to their strong antioxidant properties. The study, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, examined the effect of aqueous extracts of garlic, white onion, and purple […]

(Natural News) We have reached a sad state of affairs, where soda is now a must in our diet, even when we know them to be detrimental to our health. Medical researchers hope that by providing new reasons to stop indulging in these sugary drinks, we will see the light — and soon. Recently, researchers […]

(Natural News) Almost everyone in the world today knows a friend or family member who has a chronic disease, including diabetes. This disease is defined as a lack of produced insulin which regulates blood sugar. It is a symptomatic condition that heightens the risk of contracting another related disease like cardiovascular disorder or stroke. According […]