(Natural News) The Western diet, characterized by excessive intake of sugary drinks and fast food items, spurs immune system mechanisms that may negatively affect the body in the long run, according to a study published in the journal Cell. The study also revealed that the long-term effects may persist despite a change in dietary habits. A team […]

(Natural News) About 2,000 7-Eleven customers in Salt Lake County, Utah are at risk of hepatitis A due to an employee coming to work when they were still sick. Officials of Salt Lake County warned residents on Jan. 7 that anyone who went to the store in West Jordan between Dec. 26, 2017 and Jan. 3, […]

(Natural News) Many believe in the saying “bigger is better”, and it’s this adage that has become a common marketing ploy in the food industry. According to former McDonald’s advertising executive Dan Parker, this is but one of many tricks being used to fool people into eating supersized food portions. Another one is to reduce […]

(Natural News) Sparkling or carbonated water is a delight to drink, no doubt, but did you know that it can add inches to your waistline? This is a fact that Palestinian researchers first put out in a study, wherein rats who were given sugary water with added bubbles became fatter and hungrier than rats who […]

(Natural News) From its humble beginnings in 1965, when Fred DeLuca borrowed $1,000 from a friend to start the first store in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Subway has grown to become one of the largest fast food franchises in the world. With 45,000 stores in over 100 countries, the restaurant chain looks about as solid as could be, […]

(Natural News) Here’s some good news for those who love burgers – if you are in the mood for some fast food, skip the fries and order two burgers instead. A registered dietitian and nutritionist suggests that eating two burgers in a fast food restaurant is a better choice than having fries on the side, noting […]

(Natural News) A study finds that eating a diet high in fat not only gives you extra calories, but also changes the growth of fungi in the gut, which makes for an unhealthy microbiota and contributes to weight gain or obesity, as reported by the Science Daily. Researchers from the University of Minnesota conducted the […]

(Natural News) There are more Americans alive today than at any time in our history: 323.1 million, according to the latest U.S. Census Figures from 2016. But as a percentage of the population, fewer American youth are physically capable of fighting in the nation’s wars, fighting crime or fighting fire, as evidenced by the growing […]

(Natural News) There’s no denying the appeal of fast food. Who hasn’t felt the pull of a juicy burger at the end of a long and exhausting work day? And yet, eating that burger often leaves us feeling bloated, heavy and strangely unsatisfied. A groundbreaking new study by researchers from the University of Warwick in […]

(Natural News) The benefits of the legalization of marijuana extend beyond the cannabis industry and the lives of the people who use it. A new study shows that in states where marijuana has been legalized, fast food sales are on the rise. It’s no secret that cannabis can increase its users’ appetites, which is why […]