(Natural News) A groundbreaking study from University of Alberta revealed that mothers passing on asthma to their children during pregnancy may be preventable, thanks to gut bacteria. Children born to asthmatic mothers, particularly baby boys of Caucasian descent, are known to have a high genetic risk of developing the disease in early childhood. The research team, […]

(Natural News) A diet that incorporates “fruits, vegetables, and whole grains” has countless benefits, from improved overall health to weight loss. But according to a recent study, patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) can also reduce their symptoms with a healthy diet. Multiple sclerosis, an autoimmune disease, develops when an individual’s immune system accidentally attacks its own central nervous […]

(Natural News) Seven minutes may not seem like much, yet it can mean a world of difference to the elderly. According to a study led by University of Florida researchers, seven minutes of exercise a day – or 48 minutes of exercise a week – can enhance the physical function of senior citizens. More than that, […]

(Natural News) Science has found evidence that your tap water — yes, the same water you use when you take a shower — can harm you and can even lead to eczema. Experts from the King’s College London and the University of Sheffield have found that exposure of the skin to hard water (defined as […]

(Natural News) Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease plaguing people today, with an estimated 1 million Americans are battling this illness – more than Lou Gehrig’s disease, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis combined. Parkinson’s causes certain nerve cells in the brain to die, affecting movement and causing worsening tremors and stiffness. The […]

(Natural News) More than just being more prone to falling, the elderly are highly susceptible to fall-related injuries as well. In fact, falls are regarded as the leading cause of injury, hospital admission, and death among those aged 65 and above. Yet according to researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, fall prevention can […]

(Natural News) The findings of a new study out of England have blown yet another hole in the conventional cancer therapy myth, revealing that women who undergo typical procedures like chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer often see the deadly disease return – in some cases up to 20 years after they were supposedly “cured.” […]

(Natural News) When it comes to protecting your brain, the first thing that may come to your mind is avoiding head injury, and for good reason: studies have shown that traumatic brain injury (TBI) resulting from falls and other forms of head injury may increase the chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease. One of the causes […]

(Natural News) Have you heard that taking B vitamin supplements can help older people who are experiencing memory problems to slow their mental decline? While this is terrific news on its own, it turns out that the effects can be even better if you pair B vitamins with omega-3s. A team of researchers from several […]

(Natural News) A study revealed that a diet high in antioxidants lessens the risk of type 2 diabetes. A team of researchers from Inserm carried out a study on the effect of antioxidants to the risk of type 2 diabetes. Previous studies showed that some antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, lycophenes or flavonoids, […]