(Natural News) An international team of experts has concluded, based on the results of a comprehensive new animal study, that glyphosate, the primary active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, is highly toxic to humans – even at the very low doses that both Monsanto and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claim are completely “safe.” Monsanto is trying […]

(Natural News) Yellow oleander has been used by Mexican folk healers to treat various illnesses for many centuries. A new study indicates that the fruit of this indigenous medicinal plant contains bioactive compounds that can treat different kinds of human cancers. Known in scientific circles as either Thevetia peruviana or Cascabela peruviana, yellow oleander goes […]

(Natural News) Playing video games is not bad for you, as long as it is in moderation. In fact, one hour of gaming can enhance the ability of a person to focus, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from […]

(Natural News) People who have suffered a stroke need to relearn the skills that they may have lost, such as walking, to improve the quality of their lives. Arm training exercises may enhance leg function in stroke patients. This was according to a study published in the Journal of Neurophysiology that looked at the effect […]

(Natural News) The continued use of herbicides has given rise to weeds resistant to these chemicals, calling for the utilization of new weed management strategies. This was the conclusion that a multi-institutional team of researchers came to in their study, published in Nature Ecology & Evolution. The study, a cooperative work among scientists from the […]

(Natural News) Can aging be slowed down or even reversed? The answer to that is yes, according to researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. One needs only to look at the hypothalamus, where certain neural stem cells can both precipitate and reverse the aging process. For their study, the researchers made use of healthy mice. When […]

(Natural News) We all know that vegetables are good for our health, but did you know that there’s a way to boost the nutrients in leafy greens? According to Carly Feigan, a nutritionist based in New York and owner of Head to Health, “chopping vegetables before eating them boosts their nutrients.” Blending and pureeing might destroy the fiber […]

(Natural News) It’s never too soon to start caring about your body. Teenagers, especially, could stand to gain a lot for taking steps to get fit. Still, with the impact of today’s technologies – it’s easier to sit at home and binge-watch television than go out and engage in physical activities. Unfortunately, this has become […]

(Natural News) Just because it’s sweet, doesn’t mean it’s better for you. A recently published study discovered that chemicals and liquids used in flavoring e-cigarettes could result in a “significant inflammation” of monocytes, a type of white blood cell in the body. Additionally, the study pointed out that a lot of these compounds are toxic – with cinnamon, vanilla, […]

(Natural News) Love a cup of hot tea? Researchers say it’s best to let it cool down before taking a sip. Drinking tea at high temperatures may increase a person’s risk for esophageal cancer, especially if it is coupled with alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking. The study, which was published in the journal Annals of Internal […]