(Natural News) Losing one’s eyesight and knowing that the damage is reversible is one thing. Losing one’s vision and learning that it will never come back is more devastating. The second scenario affects more than 10 million Americans living in the U.S. The number is expected to balloon to almost 22 million by 2050. The […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease can be frightening, and it’s understandable that those who have it want to do everything in their power to keep it under control. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean that they need to take on the risks of prescription drugs. A study published in the American Journal of Physiology – Heart and […]

(Natural News) Sugar-free diets advise individuals to skip certain fruits, sweeteners, sweets, and table sugar/sucrose. Other diets even suggest minimizing the dairy products that you consume. While its true that consuming too much sugar can cause obesity and increase the risk of heart disease, some cancers, and Type 2 diabetes, eating healthy doesn’t mean cutting out all the […]

(Natural News) In search of mitochondrial disease treatments, researchers found that some antioxidant compounds could be effective in treating mitochondrial disease. In their study, the researchers examined seven antioxidant compounds in two animal models of mitochondrial disease: Zebrafish (Danio rerio) and the worm species Caenorhabditis elegans. In addition, they used cultures of fibroblasts or skin […]

(Natural News) Switching to a plant-based diet is easier said than done, making it attractive for only a few people, according to an expert in plant-based nutrition. In the recent Nutrition in Medicine Conference, plant-based nutrition expert John Allman explained what hinders people from getting on board with the diet, as well as strategies to overcome […]

(Natural News) Studies suggest that eating around 15 almonds each day can help lower bad cholesterol levels and reduce the risk for diabetes, according to a report published by GreenMedInfo.com. In the report, one of the clinical studies investigated the effects almonds have in improving the levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) cholesterol. The researchers recruited 150 […]

(Natural News) Coffee is more than an energy boost. It enhances health as well. A study from the U.K. found that drinking three cups of coffee every day prevents chronic diseases, including cancer, diabetes, and heart disease. The study, published in the British Medical Journal, also found that it lowers the risk of an early […]

(Natural News) Have you taken your fiber today? Fiber or roughage is the non-digestible part of plant foods that travels along our digestive system, absorbing water along the way, and helping us move our bowels more easily. In our diet, fiber refers to nutrients that are not digested by gastrointestinal enzymes but still play an […]

(Natural News) People who are obese, as well as those who have Type 2 diabetes or regularly take insulin, would do well to take a high-energy breakfast to lose weight. Based on the finding, researchers from Israel also suggested scaling back during lunch and dinner to achieve a better effect. The findings were presented at […]

(Natural News) Regardless if you’re grilling beef, chicken, or fish, eating grilled food regularly could be increasing your risk of developing high blood pressure (hypertension). According to a report, a team of researchers studied cooking methods and people who developed high blood pressure after the regular consumption of beef, fish, or poultry. For the study, experts […]