(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have called on the U.K., as well as other countries, to look at the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to curb spina bifida cases and other neural tube defects (NTDs). The study, which was published in Public Health, explained that an earlier […]

(Natural News) A study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology reveals that soured whole milk products are more effective at reducing the risk of suffering from brain thrombosis or ischemic stroke compared with other dairy products — such as low-fat soured milk products and cheese, buttermilk, or milk — with varying fat percentages. A team of researchers at […]

(Natural News) Psoriasis is a chronic skin problem that affects over 7.5 million Americans. The condition can result in complications ranging from arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and even depression; however, a study from Al-Furat Al-Awsat University in Iraq suggests that these complications could also cause a decline of nutrients needed to battle the condition. In their […]

(Natural News) Whey protein is one of the most common protein supplements that exercise enthusiasts use to build muscle. Interestingly, this protein supplement has also been found to be beneficial for the elderly. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found that whey protein can help seniors rebuild lost muscle from […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D, also called the “sunshine vitamin,” does more than keep your bones and teeth healthy. According to a study, taking enough vitamin D when you’re pregnant can help lower your unborn child’s risk of developing autism. The study, which was published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, is part of “Generation R,” a large research project […]

(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers from the School of Sport and Exercise at Massey University in New Zealand found that keratin supplements can help increase lean body mass. Keratin is a protein derived from poultry feathers. Published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, the study evaluated the impact of […]

(Natural News) Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world. But before people develop this health problem, most of them first experience conditions like high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, triglyceride, and cholesterol levels, as well as excessive amounts of body fat around the waist. These risk factors are often clustered together and referred to as […]

(Natural News) Aging has multiple effects on the human body. Some – like the wrinkles around our eyes – are very visible, while others are subtler, but actually have a more direct impact on our health as we get older. One of these effects is a loss of bone tissue and mineral content, which can […]

(Natural News) If you’re concerned about developing Type 2 diabetes, there’s a good chance you keep your sugar consumption to a minimum. Avoiding sugar is certainly a great start, but sometimes what you do put into your body is just as important as what you don’t – and in the case of Type 2 diabetes, […]

(Natural News) As people age, their muscles tend to degenerate. This leads to a debilitating condition called sarcopenia. Researchers estimate that a person loses one to two percent of their muscle mass each year after they turn 50. Moreover, muscle loss is accompanied by a 1.5 percent decline in strength, which can increase to three […]