(Natural News) Researchers have found another natural source of pharmaceutical drugs: the humble fungus. According to the team from the Chalmers University of Technology in Göteborg, Sweden, fungi are a “potential goldmine for the production of pharmaceuticals.” With more strains of bacteria building up a resistance to modern antibiotics, their findings have come at just […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular diseases are the leading causes of mortality worldwide. The World Health Organization estimates that these diseases account for as much as 17.9 million deaths every year, which is approximately 31 percent of all global deaths. These numbers highlight the need for remedies that can safely and effectively protect the heart from disease. Scientists have searched […]

(Natural News) It might surprise you to learn that anxiety isn’t a condition limited to humans. Did you know that your beloved pet canine can suffer from anxiety as well? Sudden changes in location or routine can make your dog feel restless or uneasy. Dogs may also exhibit aggressive behavior when they feel threatened. You […]

(Natural News) Not getting enough sunlight may significantly increase the odds of future heart disease in obese children, a recent study revealed. Researchers pooled data from medical records of children and teens aged between six and 17 years. The researchers assessed the participants’ total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, low-density lipoprotein, and non-HDL cholesterol. Study data showed that participants suffering […]

(Natural News) Women who suffer from polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) know just how much of an inconvenience it can be. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this hormonal disorder affects up to 12 percent of American women who are of reproductive age, making it the most common endocrine disorder in women. PCOS is […]

(Natural News) Decreasing the risk of Type 2 diabetes could lie in the thermostat. A research team led by Wouter van Marken Lichtenbelt has discovered a link between one’s health and their exposure to indoor temperature variations. “It has previously been assumed that stable fixed indoor temperatures would satisfy comfort and health in most people. […]

(Natural News) It has been 16 years since the human genome was decoded — an accomplishment that scientists hoped would someday prove useful in cancer therapy. There was an optimistic, if not naive, belief that we could simply “switch off” cancer-causing genes. Nevertheless, oncologists are still encountering problems with this concept more than a decade […]

(Natural News) Chronic pain can severely impair your quality of life and overall health and well-being. No matter what the cause is, chronic pain doesn’t just magically disappear overnight. If you want to eliminate chronic pain in your body, it will take a lot of time, effort and a combined approach for finding the right treatment […]

(Natural News) It’s nice to munch on a few sticks of celery (Apium graveolens) every now and then, but these aren’t the only beneficial parts of the plant. Numerous studies have shown that celery seeds confer many health benefits as well. Recently, a team of scientists from India found that one of the possible therapeutic uses […]

(Natural News) Intestinal parasites can wreak havoc on your health, and they’re surprisingly common. According to the CDC, roughly 13 percent of Americans have been exposed to a parasite known as Toxocara at some time during their life, and there are several other types you may be exposed to as well. It’s an unpleasant topic […]