(Natural News) When you think of the causes of diseases, what comes to mind? Many people are quick to think of infections like influenza or hepatitis, but there is one very important disease vector that deserves a lot of attention yet seems to be largely overlooked: the unhealthy Western diet. After all, the Western diet […]

(Natural News) Yogurt is perceived to be healthy because it is a good source of good bacteria and nutrients, such as protein, calcium, iodine, and vitamin B. However, a recent analysis of the nutrient content of available U.K. supermarket yogurt products, published in the online journal BMJ Open, revealed that these may contain excessive amounts […]

(Natural News) Did you know that eating certain foods can speed up your body’s aging process? These unhealthy food items are often loaded with bad fats, sugars, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and other toxic ingredients. The consumption of these unhealthy junk foods can even lead to inflammation and cell damage, leaving you with dull, dry, or […]

(Natural News) Junk food is bad for your health, and the regular consumption of fast food is often linked to problems like obesity. According to a U.K. study, simply living near a fast food restaurant can even increase your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The study, which involved a collaboration between researchers from the Healthy High-Density Cities […]

(Natural News) A study has revealed one more reason to stop eating fast food: it is linked to the “the rising prevalence of asthma and allergies, especially among children.” How is fast food linked to asthma? Published data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey has revealed that over […]

(Natural News) Ironically, the same Greek mathematician who invented the syringe 2,000 years ago also created the very first vending machine. Some of the oldest vending machines dispensed holy water in Egyptian temples, but these days mostly what you get is sodas and junk food snacks. It only makes sense that most vending machines dish […]

(Natural News) Natural food colors are super important to consumers when shopping for fresh food and quality food, so the richest companies and corporations in America create illusions to steal your hard-earned money and convince you to purchase aging, cheaper food at “quality pricing.” You’ve heard of Kellogg’s and McDonald’s right? These two companies are […]

(Natural News) Children are impressionable, and adults are often wary of what they say and do around kids to make sure that they don’t imitate any of their bad habits. But are adults being careless when it comes to the food choices of their children? According to a study, children who viewed junk food TV commercials […]

(Natural News) A special issue of the journal Birth Defects Research: The Teenage Brain has concluded that the excessive consumption of junk food and energy drinks impairs the mental health of teenagers. In the study, a team of researchers from the RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia reviewed the effects of caffeine and taurine found in energy drinks on […]

(Natural News) People are becoming increasingly dependent on caffeinated energy drinks to get the boost they need to get through the day. Unfortunately, these energy drinks are associated with many adverse side effects that young people are especially vulnerable to. In a recent study by Canadian researchers from the University of Waterloo, they found that […]