(Natural News) Researchers from Kyoto University in Japan have developed functioning cerebral organoids. These mini-brains were artificially-grown from stem cells. These 3D tissue cultures are the first of their kind to contain functional neural networks. These cerebral organoids do not have sensory input and cannot “think” on their own; however, according to Japanese researchers, these […]

(Natural News) When they first started becoming popular back in the 1980s, soy products were hailed by many as being the healthy alternative to dairy, meat, and various other foods that people have been safely consuming since the beginning of time. But we now know that soy is a major detriment to human health (especially […]

(Natural News) Having a low vitamin D status is common among newborn infants. According to studies, maternal vitamin D deficiency is a major risk factor for this because neonates rely solely on maternal-fetal transfer of vitamin D. Vitamin D is essential for the healthy growth and development of infants. This nutrient plays a role in bone […]

(Natural News) Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, second only to heart disease. The American Cancer Society estimates that there are 1.8 million new cancer cases each year and around 606,520 cancer deaths in the U.S. alone. While cancer can be treated, there are potential complications that can become […]

(Natural News) As people grow older, they become more prone to developing cataracts that can impair their vision or even cause blindness. To prevent this, experts suggest eating more foods rich in vitamins and carotenoids. These nutrients help prevent the onset of age-related cataracts. Earlier studies found links between the consumption of these nutrients and a reduced risk of […]

(Natural News) While carbo-loading is often practiced to improve performance for certain types and durations of exercise, you must make sure you’re carbo-loading the right way and that you need to do it in the first place. What is carbo-loading? Carbohydrates from the food you eat provide your body with fuel. When you exercise, your body uses stored […]

(Natural News) The development of endometriosis, particularly the possible involvement of free radical-mediated oxidative damage in the peritoneal fluid, is of great interest to researchers. However, findings regarding this subject remain inconsistent. To address this, researchers from the Medical University of Lublin in Poland decided to investigate iron metabolism markers and their influence on oxidative stress parameters in the […]

(Natural News) Sorry, gentlemen, but women are better than you at remembering certain things, including conversations and people’s faces. According to the Encyclopedia of Neuroscience, such types of memories are called “episodic memories” – consciously recollected memories related to personally experienced events. Remembering these is a dynamic process that draws upon both mnemonic and non-mnemonic cognitive abilities […]

(Natural News) One of the major keys to having a healthy heart is maintaining the health of your arteries. The hardening of arteries, also known as arterial stiffness, is a risk factor for chronic heart diseases like coronary artery disease and even death. This emphasizes the need to find ways to prevent the onset of […]

(Natural News) You know how the saying goes: Big things can come in small packages. This is especially the case for an often-overlooked superfood: cherries. Each cherry you pop into your mouth is packed with essential vitamins and nutrients that can provide a multitude of health benefits. Cherries on top Cherries come in different varieties, many of […]