(Natural News) According to experts, drug addicts and pathological gamblers tend to have poor decision-making skills. But can the same be said for people who use Facebook excessively? Data from a study suggest that there is a link between social media use and impaired risky decision-making, a trait that is common among those with substance addiction. The study, […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from the University of Porto and the University of Coimbra in Portugal and the University of Rome II in Italy found that acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the hand. Their findings were published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. For the study, […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from the Graduate School of Medicine at Gifu University in Japan investigated the effectiveness of combination therapy consisting of acupuncture and traditional herbal medicine (Kampo medicine) in reducing the incidence rate of delirium in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the intensive care unit (ICU). The results of their study were […]

(Natural News) Insomnia is a sleep disorder that is associated with the inability to fall asleep or remain asleep. According to a recent study, there could be as many as five types of insomnia, all of which could be addressed using more effective personalized treatments. The study was published in the journal The Lancet Psychiatry and conducted by […]

(Natural News) Whenever you go on a short walk before working on a tough problem, you use the same creativity-boosting technique Albert Einstein, Steve Jobs, and other geniuses used during their heyday. A recent study showed that walking plays an important role in getting the creative juices flowing and coming up with impressive solutions to problems. Researchers from Stanford University noted […]

(Natural News) Potatoes are a controversial vegetable. They are usually associated with unhealthy foods like chips or French fries. However, when used in healthy recipes, potatoes can also be good for you. Are potatoes really bad for you? Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables in the world. In fact, Americans eat an average of 126 […]

(Natural News) Tapeworms can only survive in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. You can get infected if you consume food or drink water contaminated with tapeworms or larvae. Fortunately, there are natural ways to treat tapeworms, such as using herbs or consuming certain kinds of fruit. What are tapeworms? As their name implies, […]

(Natural News) Coconut oil is an edible oil obtained from mature coconuts. It is considered a superfood due to its many health benefits. Aside from being able to decrease insulin resistance, increase good cholesterol, and soothe the skin, coconut oil can also protect the eyes from the irreversible damage caused by age-related macular degeneration. Coconut oil […]

(Natural News) A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine revealed that the saltbush plant (Atriplex lasiantha) contains biologically active compounds that can potentially be used against various illnesses. In the multi-university study, researchers from Pakistan and China looked at how saltbush can be used as a novel therapeutic remedy in vitro. For the study, […]

(Natural News) According to a study published in the journal Nutrition Research, taking the natural dietary fiber glucomannan may improve the digestive health of individuals who consume fatty foods. Researchers from Japan tested the dietary fiber’s effectiveness on rat models for the study.  The researchers previously found that consuming lily bulbs, a type of food that contains glucomannan, helps balance gut […]