(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that visceral or belly fat is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases more so in women than in men. Researchers from Uppsala University in Sweden said that the difference between the two sexes is even greater when it comes to Type 2 diabetes risk. They found that visceral fat increased disease risk by more than seven […]

(Natural News) Excess abdominal fat and being overweight are bad news for your health. However, according to a recent study, the location of fat on your body is a more accurate predictor of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk than your actual weight. The study, which was published in the European Heart Journal, suggests that instead of […]

(Natural News) The human body depends on good nutrition to sustain a healthy growth. Like the earth when planted with seeds, an ample supply of nutrients and other essentials ensures it produces nothing but good things. On the other hand, deficiencies and poor nutrition lead to lack of growth. In the case of the human […]

(Natural News) Heart attacks were once thought to be an “old man’s disease.” Recently, they are becoming increasingly common in young people, especially young women, according to a study published in the journal Circulation. A heart attack occurs when the blood supply to the heart is cut off, so the heart muscle begins to die. This condition is also […]

(Natural News) House lawmakers will soon decide on a piece of legislation that will force military bases to stop using firefighting foam that contains the toxic chemical PFAS. The measure, which is included in the House Armed Services Committee’s first draft of the defense authorization bill, also contains a provision for environmental clean-up funding and […]

(Natural News) Light-emitting diodes (LED) might save energy and money, but they have hidden costs in terms of human health. The light from LED devices can damage the eyes, increase the risk of chronic illnesses, and disrupt sleep patterns. LED devices give off large amounts of blue light. Blue wavelengths trigger oxidative stress that damages cells and tissues, which […]

(Natural News) Living a sedentary life may cause more harm to your health than you think. A study published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum found that sitting and watching television for at least two hours may increase your risk of colorectal cancer before you reach age 50. The number of people diagnosed with colorectal cancer before age […]

(Natural News) Most people will not think twice about eating a sizzling steak or hot barbecue fresh off the grill. Behind these tasty foods, however, lurks the risk of getting certain types of cancers. This occurrence is said to notably increase in people who eat meat cooked with high heat. When raw foods are heated beyond […]

(Natural News) The gut microbiome within the intestines plays a significant role in determining the risk level of many illnesses. A German study reported that tiny particles of food could bind themselves to the intestinal microbes, thereby altering the normal life cycle of the bacteria as well as their interactions with their human hosts. Specifically, […]

(Natural News) Consumption of sugar has been linked to various health problems, such as diabetes and cancer. New research revealed that consuming refined white sugar can increase your risk of osteoporosis, a condition characterized by brittle bones that easily break. Researchers looked at the effects of table salt and white sugar on the development of […]