(Natural News) Researchers from South Africa’s University of KwaZulu-Natal have found that bilirubin, a compound found in wild banana (Srelitzia nicolai), has potent antioxidant properties. This makes bilirubin a potential treatment for cervical cancer, which is one of the largest health problems in the region. The team investigated whether bilirubin, which was extracted from the plant’s arils, contains anti-cancer properties. While […]

(Natural News) Two studies suggest that cardiorespiratory fitness is essential in determining cardiovascular disease and death risk. These studies provide proof that performing moderate to high levels of cardiorespiratory fitness in both adults and children is essential. Cardiorespiratory fitness is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory systems to provide fuel and oxygen during sustained physical activity. […]

(Natural News) Harmful toxins are all around you. They often come in the form of pollutants, toxic pesticides, or harsh chemicals, but what you might not know is that some of these chemicals might already be present in your own home. Most chemical-based cleaning products tend to contain toxic substances that might negatively impact your […]

(Natural News) Your body needs some amount of sodium chloride or salt to function properly, but due to how easy it is to add salt to flavor your food, it can be just as easy to end up consuming too much of it. The unhealthy quantities of salt in your body can risk interfering with […]

(Natural News) The human body needs zinc to remain healthy. A study published in the journal Nature Chemistry suggests that the nutritional benefits of zinc can be bolstered when combined with a natural compound found in chocolate and tea. In particular, the study suggests that the trace mineral zinc may help activate an organic molecule that can prevent oxidative stress, which is linked to aging […]

(Natural News) A study by researchers from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lagos State University, and State Specialist Hospital in Nigeria revealed that Tasmanian bluegum (Eucalyptus globulus) has potential use as a natural remedy for diabetes and its complications. Their findings, which were published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines, were based on the results of in vivo experiments […]

(Natural News) People with metabolic syndrome may want to consider adhering to a Mediterranean diet, a widely known low-calorie diet. A study published in the journal Diabetes Care suggests that following a low-calorie Mediterranean diet, in combination with regular physical activity, is more effective in helping in weight loss and improving cardiovascular risk in the […]

(Natural News) The moment that Israeli scientists announced they had discovered a universal cancer cure that worked with a single injection and required no toxic chemotherapy, radiation therapy or surgery, I said to myself, “The cancer industry is going to destroy this team of scientists.” In exactly the same way that the scientists who announced […]

(Natural News) Metabolism is the sum total of many chemical and physical processes that occur within your body to keep you alive. If you have a fast metabolism, this means that you can process foods into energy at a much quicker rate than on average. However, if you have a sluggish metabolism, your body will […]

(Natural News) If you’re desperate to lose weight, you need to remember that the road to fitness is one that requires self-discipline. Don’t fall for weight-loss program commercials with empty promises and drugs that could be linked to negative side effects. According to a paper published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), shortcuts to […]