(Natural News) Researchers from the Louis Bolk Institute in the Netherlands conducted an observational study to determine whether lifestyle interventions were effective in mitigating the global burden brought about by diabetes. They published their findings in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Given the increasing prevalence of Type 2 diabetes cases, experts are now looking at the potential of […]

(Natural News) You know how the saying goes: Big things can come in small packages. This is especially the case for an often-overlooked superfood: cherries. Each cherry you pop into your mouth is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that can provide a multitude of health benefits. Cherries on top Cherries come in different varieties, many of […]

(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 75 million Americans, or one in three adults, have hypertension. Unfortunately, many of them don’t even know that they have the condition since it rarely produces any symptoms at its onset. In 2014, the agency reported that high blood pressure was either a primary or contributing cause […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from San Diego State University looked at whether snacking on dried plums can reduce, even prevent, risk factors for chronic disease in relation to refined carbohydrate snacks. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Studies have shown that including carbohydrate- or fructose-rich foods, in particular, fruits, in a person’s diet […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Arizona State University revealed that eating leafy green salads could potentially reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in postmenopausal women. They published their findings in the journal Nutrition Research. Postmenopausal women have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease than men of the same age or premenopausal women. The loss of estrogen, which […]

(Natural News) Despite the advancements in medication and the increased availability of antimicrobial treatments, tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of the deadliest infectious diseases in low income countries today, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) who noted in its 2019 Global Tuberculosis Report that the disease infected over 10 million people in 2018, of which around 1.5 […]

(Natural News) Colorectal cancer, as the name implies, is a type of cancer that begins in the colon or the rectum. According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in the United States, with an estimated total of 148,040 cases yearly. The society also notes that men have a 4.4 […]

(Natural News) Fatty liver disease, also known as hepatic steatosis, is a life-threatening condition caused by an abnormal buildup of fat in the liver. While it is usually caused by excessive alcohol drinking, this disease can also stem from non-alcoholic means. This fat buildup could lead to inflammation in the liver, causing damage and creating […]

(Natural News) Diabetes is a burden in many areas around the world. In its latest data, the World Health Organization revealed that over 400 million people worldwide suffer from the debilitating disease – a whopping 400 percent increase from numbers recorded in the 1980s. In the U.S., around 30 million, or nearly one in 10 Americans, have diabetes, with at […]

(Natural News) There’s a good reason why health experts constantly remind people to eat a balanced diet: Good nutrition comes from eating the right foods. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), nutrition is a critical component of health and development. Good nutrition not only helps build a stronger immune system, it also lowers the risk of diseases […]