(Natural News) The latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that people reduce their intake of saturated fats and shift to eating foods rich in healthier polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats. In particular, Americans are urged to stay away from meats, poultry, and dairy products that contain high amounts of solid fats as much as possible, as […]

(Natural News) In this review, researchers from York University in Canada systematically evaluated current literature on the impact of probiotic supplementation on anxiety and depression symptoms in humans. They used multiple databases to search for relevant trials and evaluate them. Their results were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Gastrointestinal (GI) microbiota – microbial communities that […]

(Natural News) This paper describes a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled intervention study conducted by researchers from the Leibniz University Hannover in Germany to evaluate the effects of a low moncacolin K dose and folic acid on plasma lipids and homocysteine levels, respectively. The results of their analyses were published in the journal Nutrition Research. Hypercholesterolemia and elevated homocysteine […]

(Natural News) Melanin might be capable of doing more than just protecting the skin from ultraviolet radiation in strong sunlight. Several researchers claimed that it could also convert other forms of harmful radiation, such as gamma rays from radioactive materials or microwaves used in wireless systems. These mavericks believed that melanin might work in the same way […]

(Natural News) “Getting in touch with your wild side” is taking on a whole new meaning, now that we know chimps communicate in an astonishingly “human-like” way. Scientists say that while these clever primates may not be able to speak, their sign language follows many of the same patterns and rules used in human communication. […]

(Natural News) A newly developed oral spray could further improve the effects of anti-spasticity treatments on the symptoms of muscle stiffness. Called “naximols,” the medicine employed delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol THC and cannabidiol, two natural compounds derived from cannabis (Cannabis sativa). Muscle spasticity often causes disability and lower quality of life in patients with motor neuron disease. The […]

(Natural News) Nutrition experts often suggest eating more fiber for improving overall health, and one of the most popular sources of fiber is flaxseed. In a study published in the American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism, researchers found that flaxseed fiber can improve gut health and prevent obesity. In the study, a team of researchers […]

(Natural News) Nights are getting too bright for people to fall and stay asleep, warned South Korean researchers. They found that rising amounts of light pollution cast by artificial outdoor lighting can cause insomnia in older adults, forcing the affected people to take pharmaceutical drugs in futile attempts to improve their sleep. Published in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, their […]

(Natural News) Being a new mother is difficult. You want to do what’s best for your baby, but you’re constantly being bombarded with conflicting information. However, almost everyone is in agreement that breast milk is the best nourishment for your new baby – but there’s one big caveat. A new study carried out by Canadian […]

(Natural News) A study conducted by researchers from the Institute for Clinical and Experimental Medicine in the Czech Republic found that plant-based foods can increase the production of good hormones in the gut. In fact, a single vegan meal can improve a person’s health in many ways. A good diet should be able to maintain normal blood sugar levels, […]