(Natural News) Research has shown that dark chocolate can enhance cognitive function. The study, which was published in the Journal of Dietary Supplements, looked at the effect of consumption of dark chocolate on monosodium glutamate-treated obese mice. Researchers at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences in India orally gave obese mice a dose […]

(Natural News) By 2035, it is estimated that over 592 million people worldwide will have diabetes. This is a major cause for concern, which is why it has become even more important to find potential treatments for the condition. One plant that has shown antidiabetic potential is barley (Hordeum vulgare). The finding, which was published […]

(Natural News) Traditional schools of medicine, such as Ayurveda and Unani, make use of plants to combat various health problems. One commonly used plant in these schools of medicine is the Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica). A study, published in Herbal Medicine: Open Access, reviewed available literature regarding the uses of Gotu Kola in treating different […]

(Natural News) Fast food chains and restaurant groups in the United Kingdom have stepped up to the plate and have committed to cut back on their sugar use by 20 percent by 2020, an article in the Daily Mail reports. High-street food and beverage brands like Caffè Nero, Costa, Greggs, McDonald’s, Mitchells & Butlers, Pizza Hut […]

(Natural News) Research carried out by a team of scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) has revealed that reading stories proves to be a universal experience that may promote empathy in people regardless of cultural differences and origins. The research published in Human Brain Mapping has identified the brain activity patterns of people who completely understand stories […]

(Natural News) Whether caused by overuse or by age, rotator cuff tears can happen to anyone. Named after the muscles that stabilize and move the shoulder joints, these injuries can result in debilitating pain that makes everyday activities incredibly difficult. Something as simple as reaching for an item on a high shelf can become a […]

(Natural News) A study finally confirms what many have suspected all along – living close to nature is good for your health. The study, written by researchers from the University of East Anglia, links exposure to green spaces to lower risks of serious diseases, stress, and premature death. In the study, the term “green space” […]

(Natural News) Saffron might not be a spice you find yourself reaching for very often, but perhaps it should be as research shows it can attack cancer cells at every stage of the disease. Chinese traditional medicine has long been aware of the virtues of saffron, which has played a vital role in healing for […]

(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 33,000 Americans develop liver cancer every year and from these, approximately 26,000 people die from the disease. One of the main reasons for the high mortality rates of liver cancer is the limited treatments available for the disease, which include chemotherapy and surgical removal […]

(Natural News) Iron is a mineral found in almost every part of the body, especially in the blood. In particular, iron is needed to make hemoglobin in red blood cells, the protein that carries oxygen throughout the body. The body also uses hemoglobin to move carbon dioxide from other part parts of the body to […]