(Natural News) In a major win for wild salmon, the Court for the Northern District of California ruled on Nov. 5 that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ignored potential environmental consequences in its approval of genetically engineered salmon produced by the Massachusetts-based AquaBounty Technologies. District Judge Vince Chhabria also said that the FDA violated the National […]

(Natural News) Despite its taboo status in nearly every culture, cannibalism is very much alive today. In fact, the evidence for cannibalistic practices has been found in almost every corner of the globe, from South America to the Pacific islands. Some of the most common motivations for eating human flesh among cultures include starvation, tribal conflicts and […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Open Agriculture suggests that Mars and the moon may be able to support crops and yield viable seeds. Researchers from Wageningen University & Research in the Netherlands have successfully grown and harvested crops from Mars and moon soil simulants. These soil simulants were developed by the National Aeronautics and Space […]

(Natural News) When the topic of helping the environment comes up, we often hear the same advice over and over: Don’t litter. Don’t drive to places that are within walking distance. Use natural products. Eat organic food. But one thing we don’t often hear mentioned is the impact that following a healthier diet can have. […]

(Natural News) Daily fish oil supplementation can help reduce the risk of a heart attack, as well as the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD), new research suggests. As detailed in a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and […]

(Natural News) Broccoli (Brassica oleracea) is a cruciferous vegetable closely related to Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower and kale. A rich source of essential vitamins and minerals, broccoli is also known for its abundance of antioxidants, which help fight free radicals and prevent chronic disease. But the most notable compounds present in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables […]

(Natural News) Aromatic litsea (Litsea cubeba), also known as may chang, is an evergreen shrub cultivated commercially in many countries, particularly in China, Japan and Indochina, for its essential oil. It is also a good source of food flavoring and timber and is widely used in traditional medicine. The essential oils derived from aromatic litsea have […]

(Natural News) In this study, South Korean researchers investigated the influence of the head ontogeny process on glucosinolate (GSL) concentration, total phenolic and flavonoid content and antioxidant activities of broccoli florets grown in open field conditions in South Korea. Their findings were published in the Chilean Journal of Agricultural Research. For their experiment, the researchers studied the florets […]

(Natural News) Zinc is an essential mineral necessary for cellular metabolism. It works as a catalyst for about 100 different enzymatic reactions and is involved in several important processes, such as protein and DNA synthesis, cell division, immune function and wound healing. The body, however, doesn’t store zinc, so people need to get ample amounts […]

(Natural News) An investigation by academics, journalists and public interest researchers reveals a web of corporate money and industry-funded science surrounding the nonprofit organization International Life Sciences Institute (ILSI). ILSI describes itself as a network of think-tanks, science societies and institutes that promote food safety and nutrition. However, as research group U.S. Right to Know (USRTK) asserts, ILSI is […]