(Natural News) Cardamom – already hailed as the queen of spice – has a lot of things going for it. It’s widely known for its antioxidant and anti-cancer activity, but a proposed randomized control trial (RCT) could very well validate its anti-diabetic properties as well. The proposed clinical trial, which was published in BMC Complementary and […]

(Natural News) Crash diets, also known as meal replacement programs, continuously gain attention because these can help in losing weight, decreasing blood pressure, and reversing diabetes. However, these may have adverse effects on the heart. A new study presented to the European Society of Cardiology found that crash diets, or those with very-low-calorie content, can […]

(Natural News) Since the public seems incapable (or unwilling) to check its own calories, the government has decided to do so for us. An advisory by Public Health England (PHE) has recommended that all fast food chains and manufacturers of ready-meals should limit the calorie content of their lunches and dinners to 600 calories and […]

(Natural News) Sugar, particularly added sugars, poses many health risks. Having too much sugar in the blood increases the risk of developing diabetes, obesity, fatty liver disease, and other health problems associated with inflammation. In addition, consuming certain kinds of sugar increases one’s risk of catching influenza because sugar weakens the immune system. As early […]

(Natural News) Patients who take chronic pain medication — otherwise known as opioids — often end up experiencing either one of two things: drug addiction or accidental overdose. Indeed, the negative effects of a dependency on opiates are quite well-known. And now that more opioid prescriptions are being given by doctors compared to even just 10 […]

(Natural News) Is that candy bar worth a lifetime of disease? As more evidence comes out on the dangerous effects of unhealthy snacks, are you willing to gamble your entire well-being for a few seconds of happiness? An interesting discussion written on The Daily Mail gave a second-by-second portrait of how junk food influences your […]

(Natural News) Stillbirth is defined as the death of an infant within a mother’s womb at least 20 weeks after pregnancy. But according to the results of a new study, at least 25 percent of the stillbirths in America “could be prevented by improving women’s healthcare before pregnancy.” The findings also revealed that thousands of stillbirths […]

(Natural News) Stroke, a condition that was previously limited to older adults, is now prevalent among middle-aged adults as well. In the U.K., the latest data from Public Health England (PHE) revealed that the incidence of stroke among people ages 40 to 69 years is now at 38 percent. This is up from 33 percent in 2007. In […]

(Natural News) Dieting alone may not always lead to significant weight loss, as was clearly demonstrated in a testimonial by Georgie Thomas of Adelaide in Australia. The 26-year-old Australian was 82 kilos at her heaviest and wore a size 14. Thomas admitted that she had always been petrified of the idea of going to the gym, […]

(Natural News) Foods and drinks labeled “low-fat” and “diet” are not helping you lose weight, but actually, do the opposite. These products contain artificial sweeteners that actually cause fat accumulation and unwanted weight gain. These side effects are especially pronounced in people who are already obese. These artificial sweeteners overstimulate and disrupt the metabolic processes […]