(Natural News) As a society looking for answers to our health and environmental problems, we place a high value on the thoughts and work of scientists. When an article states the words “new study found” or “scientists revealed,” most of us just read on and accept whatever follows to be the truth. Unfortunately, many of […]

(Natural News) “Will an 8-year old need surgery at age 28?” According to co-author of a report studying the number of disk hernias and alignment problems among the young, Dr. Todd Lanman, the probability is likely. Spine surgeons are noting a dramatic increase in young patients with neck and upper back pain, most likely resulting […]

(Natural News) Healthy food consumption is highly associated with good health. This has been validated by various scientific literature: Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals results in healthier bodies and a means to prevent disease, and eating too much junk food and fast food cause obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases. A study published in BMC […]

(Natural News) Studies show that conditioning your brain to control your appetite is not enough. It was found that our bones are responsible for our appetites and metabolism as well. Researchers at the Montreal Clinical Research Institute (IRCM) in Canada found that bones produce a hormone that increases insulin production and decreases blood glucose levels. Osteoblasts, […]

(Natural News) Almost everyone knows what it feels like to trip and fall. Falling is painful and damaging, especially to individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. Medical experts suggest motor rehabilitation, but this has been seen to be ineffective. Fortunately, a new study from Tel Aviv University (TAU) sheds light on how physical therapy, combined with virtual reality, lowers the incidence […]

(Natural News) Dogs are popular among pet owners for a reason: they are cute, cuddly, and incredibly affectionate. According to a study, your furry friend can help you get a good night’s sleep. The study, which was published in the journal Anthrozoös, suggests that “sleeping with a dog has a significant positive impact on the sleep […]

(Natural News) Frankincense, or olibanum, is used in folk medicine, particularly in India and African countries. Several studies have also confirmed the many health benefits of frankincense. Frankincense is sourced from Boswellia carterii, B. ferreana, or B. serrata trees that grow in African and Arabian regions, such as Ethiopia, Oman, Somalia, and Yemen. Frankincense essential oil is made […]

(Natural News) There is no question that global warming is a contentious issue. While many people have accepted it as established scientific fact, there are also many who adamantly insist that the rising and falling temperatures associated with climate change are simply part of the Earth’s natural cycles. Now, a new study by climate scientists […]

(Natural News) The males of the palm cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus), a type of parrot, were found to bank on their percussion-playing talents to catch the eye of the opposite sex and hopefully engage them in a mating ritual. Aside from their drum-beating antics, they were also discovered to dance and bang their head to the […]

(Natural News) Generally speaking, the average person is far more likely to care about and be willing to make big sacrifices for someone in his own family as opposed to an outsider or even a close friend, a new study has found. But most people, if asked in person, would never actually admit this, suggesting […]