(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research looked at whether olive oil intake, fish consumption, and omega-3 supplementation would increase the levels of red blood cell oleic acid and the omega-3 index of a person. This study was conducted by a team of researchers from the U.S. and Italy. The research team looked […]

(Natural News) Millions of people in the United States use medication to manage their heartburn or acid reflux. However, the ubiquity of these drugs, known as proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), unfortunately, doesn’t their guarantee safety. Startling new research has tied PPI use to an increased risk of kidney disease and, potentially, kidney failure. The scientists […]

(Natural News) Researchers found a link between low levels of zinc and the risk of high blood pressure. They theorized that patients with deficiencies in the vital mineral may be more vulnerable to hypertension. According to studies, there is a connection between hypertension and zinc: The lower the level of the nutrient in the body, the greater […]

(Natural News) Fatty, processed foods that are high in low density lipoproteins (LDL cholesterol) are known for causing arterial plaques and the onset of atherosclerosis. New research from the University of Illinois shows that the damage to arteries is almost instant at the cellular level. Upon consumption, processed junk foods such as cheeseburgers, fries, cakes, […]

(Natural News) Blueberries are sweet and nutrient-rich superfoods that are low in calories. New research suggests that consuming blueberries regularly can also help lower your blood pressure levels. The study was published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A and conducted by researchers from King’s College London. Blueberries and blood vessel function The researchers used metabolomic and nutrigenomic techniques and found […]

(Natural News) Red sage (Salvia miltiorrhiza) is one of the most widely used herbs in traditional Chinese medicine. The dried root of red sage is known as danshen. These days, danshen is slowly gaining recognition in the health community, thanks to its multiple health benefits. In a study published in the Chinese Journal of Natural Medicines, researchers from the Beijing […]

(Natural News) Heart attack is prevalent in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, someone somewhere in the U.S. suffers from a heart attack every 40 seconds. Statistics indicate that more than half a million Americans have a heart attack each year, and for the majority of them, this experience is their first. Heart […]

(Natural News) Researchers from the U.S. investigated the link between the risk of Kawasaki disease (KD) and dietary soy and isoflavone consumption. The results of their study were published in the journal Nutrition Research. KD is defined as acute vasculitis that affects children. Its incidence varies according to ethnicity and is highest in Asian populations. While […]

(Natural News) A killer is after you – waiting silently and biding its time, looking for the perfect chance to strike. The scary part is, it might already be close to – or worse, inside – you. Its name? Heart disease. Heart disease, arrhythmia, and stroke are part of a group of diseases collectively known as cardiovascular disease (CVD). […]

(Natural News) Cheese has long been considered as fattening and unhealthy. It is rich in saturated fat, which is linked to heart disease. However, a recent study shows that, contrary to popular belief, cheese may actually be beneficial for the heart as well as general health. Is cheese really unhealthy? Cheese is a dairy product made […]