(Natural News) A study published in the journal Nutrition Research reported that dietary powder made from grapes promotes cytokine production. In the study, researchers from the University of California, Davis used dietary recall data to determine if dietary patterns or the grape powder was the cause of increased cytokine production. In a randomized, double-blind crossover study, the scientists reported that the ingestion […]

(Natural News) In this study, researchers from Sungkyunkwan University in South Korea evaluated the anti-inflammatory effects of saponins extracted from the seeds of gac (Momordica cochinchinensis Spreng), an edible fruit from Southeast Asia valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. The results of their chemical and biological analyses were published in The American Journal of Chinese […]

(Natural News) Today’s air isn’t as clean as it used to be thousands of years ago. It is now filled with pollutants from various sources like power plants, factories, and vehicles. Exposure to these air pollutants harms the health, both physical and mental, and studies have found a link between air pollution and children’s risk […]

(Natural News) Being of “normal” weight doesn’t mean you are metabolically healthy, and apparently, only a small number of American adults meet the criteria for metabolic health. A recent study published in the journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders assessed the general health of Americans and found that only 12 percent of the American population are actually […]

(Natural News) If you pulled an all-nighter for work, you’ll most likely be very tired and cranky the next day. But being sleep-deprived doesn’t just affect your ability to concentrate; data from a study suggest that poor sleep quality is linked to a higher risk of developing heart disease. This study was published in the […]

(Natural News) Olive oil is the primary source of dietary fat in the Mediterranean diet, which has been well-praised for its role in protecting against diseases, such as cardiovascular disease. In a study in Spain, it was found that extra virgin olive oil can lower your risk of developing breast cancer by as much as […]

(Natural News) Omega-3 fatty acids are one of the most important nutrients that a woman needs during pregnancy. These healthy fats are known to improve the growth and development of the baby in her womb. However, a recent study found that the daily omega-3 consumption of pregnant women living in France is significantly lower than the […]

(Natural News) If you’re a frequent traveler, here’s something to think about on your next flight. According to a study, most airport germs can be found in an unlikely place. Surprisingly, it’s not in the toilets. The study was conducted by researchers from the National Institute for Health and Welfare (Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos; THL) in Finland and the University of […]

(Natural News) When you’re following a certain diet, you usually avoid unhealthy foods full of fat and sugar. According to a study, incorporating your sleep patterns into your diet plans also promotes weight loss. Dr. Jonathan Johnston, a reader in chronobiology and integrative physiology at the University of Surrey, presented the study findings at a conference […]

(Natural News) To the brainiacs at the American Medical Association, pencils cause misspellings, forks and spoons cause obesity, and cars cause drunk driving. That’s the only way to explain the AMA’s position regarding media coverage of mass shootings, based on the group’s conclusions from a recent study. “Nearly 40% of major mass shootings were followed […]