(Natural News) It is a fact that the thalamus, which is located in the center of the brain, is the “relay center” that delivers incoming sensory information so the other parts of the brain can process it. However, clinical findings have implied that certain sections of the thalamus could also have a crucial role in consciousness […]

(Natural News) Depression, a leading cause of disease and injury the world over, may have met its match in probiotics. This benefit, based on a study conducted by researchers from McMaster University, does not only apply to depression, but it also extends to gastrointestinal upset, a condition that can mean anywhere from diarrhea to gastrointestinal […]

(Natural News) Type 2 diabetes is one of the greatest health scourges of modern society. The American Diabetes Association reports that close to 10 percent of the American population – or around 30 million people – are currently battling this disease. Diabetes is also one of the leading causes of death, and costs the country […]

(Natural News) The brain of a young adult is hard-wired to enjoy meat-eating and regular exercise, say researchers from Binghamton University in New York. The latest science shows that neurotransmitter activity increases when a person aged 18 to 29 eats meat or exercises regularly. These neurotransmitters are important for communication between cells. A lower level […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids, the essential fat that our bodies can’t seem to produce, is important for long-term brain development, according to a study conducted by Inserm and the National Institute of Agricultural Research (INRA). It also noted that a lack of this essential fat in our system can lead to a depressed state […]

(Natural News) Chia seeds, which come from the plant Salvia hispanica, can be eaten as they are, or baked, or cooked, or mixed into other meals to add texture and make them more sumptuous. Endemic to the regions of southern Mexico, chia seeds are a member of the mint family and are an essential part […]

(Natural News) It looks like we’re making progress in the battle against the Big C. A group of scientists has revealed that they have discovered “a way to make cancer cells kill themselves in multiple ways, simultaneously.” In a news release, Marcus Peter, the study’s lead scientist at Northwestern University, shared, “It’s like committing suicide […]

(Natural News) Fisheries and marine aquaculture have long been an important aspect of Norway’s economy — one that the country plans on expanding in the coming decades. To attain that goal, more feed is required to nourish the nation’s farmed fish. Microalgae already constitute an important component of fish feed, but some scientists believe that […]

(Natural News) The future of people who have type 1 diabetes looks hopeful as a recently published study said that around one-third of people who suffer from the condition produce insulin, as measured by C-peptide, a byproduct of insulin creation. The research shows that it impacts people up to 40 years from their initial diagnosis, […]

(Natural News) While people usually identify immune cells in preventing bacteria, a team of scientists from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine showed that these cells could do so much more than keeping you from getting sick. According to their study, immune cells called neutrophils assist in clearing nerve debris after sustaining an […]