(Natural News) According to a review, patients with asthma may soon find relief thanks to a form of alternative medicine called acupuncture. The paper reviewed several clinical trials and outcome studies concerning cases that used acupuncture to treat asthma. It is of note that none of the trials had a large sample size. The authors also […]

(Natural News) If you are not yet convinced that losing weight can help you, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have given a very good reason to: It can save you around $40,000. The new research, published in Obesity, concludes that every five points lessened in one’s BMI resulted in some serious cash savings. Apart from […]

(Natural News) Vitamin C may hold the key to recovering from the common cold, one study finds. A researcher from the University of Helsinki, Finland, has discovered that high dosages of vitamin C can lead to reduced duration of the common cold. Also known as ascorbic acid, vitamin C is known to alleviate and prevent […]

(Natural News) According to researchers, algorithms that factored in a “shaking mouse cursor, slow scrolling speed, and repetitive online searches” could be used to determine if certain individuals were experiencing early signs of Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. Computer usage and disease prevention A team of researchers from Microsoft and Duke University has revealed a connection between “a trembling […]

(Natural News) Aside from making pet owners more active, it looks like taking care of dogs can help lower the risk of early death. An estimated 3.4 million people who didn’t have a history of cardiovascular disease in 2001 were included in the study of Swedish researchers that cross-referenced seven different national data sources. The scientists also looked into […]

(Natural News) Regular exercise has numerous health benefits, including decreasing the risk of various diseases. One of these is breast cancer, the exact mechanism of which has been uncovered by researchers from the University of Copenhagen. Exercise that leads to elevated heart levels and heavy breathing stimulates the production of catecholamines, which in turn inhibits […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Harvard Medical School have found that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may mitigate the negative effects of air pollution. Researchers examined the correlation between air pollution and omega-3 intake in mice models. It was found that the supplement helped reduce the risk of adverse health effects in the animals. Lead researcher Dr. Jing Kang said […]

(Natural News) The current diabetes epidemic makes it all the more important for people to watch what they eat. Here is a list of some of the most potent anti-diabetes foods that can effectively keep the disease at bay. (h/t to Healthline.com.) Brown rice — Whole grains such as brown rice have low glycemic index […]

(Natural News) Each and every part of our body is susceptible to the ravages of time, and our brain is no exception. The brain undergoes various ages as we get on in years. Mental decline is just one of them. Yet despite this being a common and terrifying aspect of aging, it isn’t inevitable. There […]

(Natural News) Lead is a naturally-occurring heavy metal abundant in the earth’s crust. It’s also an incredibly toxic metal that can wreak havoc on the human body, even in tiny amounts. When lead enters the human body it replaces key nutrients such as calcium, iron, and zinc — all of which are needed to keep […]