(Natural News) Olive oil is the primary source of dietary fat in the Mediterranean diet, which has been well-praised for its role in protecting against diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. In a study in Spain, it was found that extra virgin olive oil can lower your risk of developing breast cancer by as much as […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most important nutrients that a woman needs during pregnancy. These healthy fats are known to improve the growth and development of the baby in her womb. However, a recent study found that the daily omega-3 consumption of pregnant women living in France is significantly lower than the […]

(Natural News) When it comes to milk, you generally have two choices: You can get fresh milk and consume it quickly before it goes bad, or you could get UHT milk that can stay on the shelf unopened for months on end and accept the compromise in flavor and potential digestion problems this option brings. […]

(Natural News) A recent study evaluated the antioxidant, enzyme inhibitory, and antidiabetic potential of the fruit Elaeagnus umbellata, also known as Japanese silverberry or autumn olive, which is known to be highly medicinal. The study was done by researchers from the University of Malakand in Pakistan and was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Crude […]

(Natural News) This study, which was conducted by researchers from Northwest A&F University in China, compared the protective effects of chicoric acid (CA) and its metabolites, caffeic acid (CFA) and caftaric acid (CTA), on biomolecules against inflammatory responses. Published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness, this study demonstrates the activity and potential of CA and […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea evaluated the efficacy of the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis in treating or preventing high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. A balanced gut microbiota is an essential part of human metabolism. Prolonged consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD) elevates the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Dankook University in Korea tested their hypothesis that cinnamon bark (Cinnamomi Cortex Spissus), the dried bark of Cinnamomum cassia Blume (Lauraceae), and its components are effective against Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The results of their study, which demonstrated the potential of cinnamon bark in reducing the production of the beta-amyloid protein, were published […]

(Natural News) A review focused on the recent advances in the in vitro application of essential oils in systems and in reducing fungal spoilage in bread. The paper was written by researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and it was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Several studies have been done demonstrating the potential of essential oils as antifungal food […]

(Natural News) Salmon is a popular superfood because it’s both delicious and nutritious. But should you be eating salmon skin? When cooking or eating salmon, most people leave the skin behind because it has a strange rubbery texture. While salmon is full of healthy fats, most of it is actually found in the skin. Is it […]

(Natural News) In order to get attention for his biomedical startup, CEO Aaron Traywick got on stage in front of a live Facebook audience and injected himself with an experimental gene-altering herpes treatment. Traywick called the live injection an attempt “to increase scientific transparency and move science forward,” but his shenanigans looked more like a […]