(Natural News) Nowadays, it seems that we are married to our electronic devices — for better or for worse. Maybe for worse, because not only do they affect our personal relationships, but toxic chemicals have been found on them that can negatively affect our physical health. In a study published recently in Environment International, scientists from […]

(Natural News) Not long ago, it was discovered that the world’s sea levels were substantially higher than they are today. However, this fact seems to have gotten lost amidst the cries of global warming and concerns about rising sea levels. In 2008, an archaeological dig at a fort in Kent revealed a medieval boating dock […]

(Natural News) The thawing of Arctic permafrost has yielded quite a bit of fanfare over the last few years, fueling even greater concerns about so-called climate change. But a new study has shown that Arctic permafrost is not thawing because of human-driven climate change. The study’s lead author, ecohydrologist Samuel Zipper, says that wildfires and groundwater are […]

(Natural News) A startling study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a link between high blood sugar levels and an increased risk for dementia, even in people who are not diabetic. Authors of the study speculate that having higher blood sugar levels can increase the risk for vascular disease, which, in turn, […]

(Natural News) Children love to run around and play. Unfortunately, this exposes them to millions of disease-causing microorganisms. Although your child’s immune system does its best to fight off these pathogens, it might also be too weak to succeed. When this happens, your child may develop infectious diseases like pneumonia or bronchitis. These could cause pain and interfere […]

(Natural News) Have you had your dose of vitamin D today? If not, consider going out of the house for some sun more often. It doesn’t have to be somewhere scenic (though that would be swell); you can prop up a chair right in your yard and soak up those rays. Your body will thank […]

(Natural News) When a person has a liver disease called cholestasis, the flow of bile from their liver is decreased. This may cause symptoms such as jaundice or fatigue. Thankfully, a study published in the journal Chinese Herbal Medicines has revealed that gardenias (Gardenia jasminoides) may help address this condition. In the study, researchers observed the effect […]

(Natural News) There may come a day when you’ll find it hard to remember even your most memorable experiences. Although this is a common occurrence in people who are aging, it doesn’t mean that it can’t be prevented or at least delayed. Scientists have found numerous ways to prevent memory decline, which can be caused […]

(Natural News) Exercise is incredible for your health in many ways, but one of its biggest benefits in many people’s eyes, weight loss, may not actually be among its superpowers after all – if you believe a review article published in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons. It’s a debate that has been raging […]

(Natural News) We can now be warned in advance when a potentially deadly virus makes the transition from its usual animal carriers to its new human victims, thanks to a model developed by American researchers. The model predicts which of these zoonotic pathogens could eventually evolve into a form that can spread from human to human. […]