(Natural News) According to findings from a 2018 review, women who take birth control pills are at higher risk of developing ischemic stroke. The review, which was conducted by researchers from the Loyola University Medical Center, is an updated account of a 2003 paper previously published in the journal Medlink Neurology. Before this review, several studies have […]

(Natural News) The heart is a strong organ that can withstand a lot of stress, but it is not invincible. Factors such as high cholesterol levels pose a big problem for heart health since it can affect lipoprotein transport and metabolism. Moreover, it can alter the structure and function of blood vessels by accumulating within the […]

(Natural News) Children are impressionable, and adults are often wary of what they say and do around kids to make sure that they don’t imitate any of their bad habits. But are adults being careless when it comes to the food choices of their children? According to a study, children who viewed junk food TV commercials […]

(Natural News) Obesity is a growing health problem around the world. It is further aggravated by the increasing amounts of fats present in modern diets. Consuming apple cider vinegar could help prevent the onset of obesity. Japanese researchers used acetic acid found in the vinegar as an anti-obesity treatment for mice given fatty foods. They […]

(Natural News) Researchers have discovered that there is a link between inflammation biomarkers in both plasma and cerebrospinal fluid and markers of Alzheimer’s disease-associated pathology. This means that the disease does not only affect memory, but the immune system of patients as well. The study was conducted by a group of researchers from the University of […]

(Natural News) Ischemic heart disease, which is also called coronary heart disease, is the most prevalent and the deadliest heart problem in the U.S. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this disease causes more than 370,000 deaths yearly. Moreover, ischemic heart disease also increases the risk of heart attacks. These cause further damage to […]

(Natural News) If we’re lucky, we can soon learn more about a certain kind of gut bacteria that might have various health benefits such as preventing weight gain. Only a handful of people know about the bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila. But this can all change thanks to the future research of Dr. Gilberto Flores. Dr. Flores is a microbial ecologist […]

(Natural News) As you age, you need to get enough vitamin D, which is essential for various health functions. Doing so can help prevent a vitamin D deficiency, which is linked to added stress on the immune system and greater chance of illness. According to a study, vitamin D supplementation also offers many benefits, such as disease […]

(Natural News) If you have back pain, discomfort may be a regular part of your life. However, this doesn’t mean you have to suffer in silence when your back starts hurting. To relieve back pain, active exercise must be a part of your daily routine. Regardless if you have recently been injured or if your […]

(Natural News) An international research team has discovered why people with a co-infection of two or more parasites often get worse after deworming. The research team analyzed data from an Indonesian study that involved 4,000 patients who had two parasitic infections: malaria and hookworm. They concentrated on the malaria patients who had also received deworming […]