(Natural News) There’s no question about it, smoking is bad for your health (and our environment). More than six trillion cigarettes are smoked each day, creating 800 metric tons of cigarette butt waste. These environmental eyesores are costing us our planet, and are making its way into waterways and bodies of water, poisoning humans and […]

(Natural News) A recently published report has found that happily married couples have a 60 percent less risk of being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related mental degradation issues, due to them having healthier lifestyles. The report shows that single people are more likely to develop dementia once they reach a certain age because […]

(Natural News) A study published in the journal Science Signaling has revealed that teaching roundworms to sniff out a certain type of bacterium has led them to develop a defense mechanism to preserve their brain cells. The findings show potential as a drug-free intervention against neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Huntington’s disease, the researchers have stated. […]

(Natural News) Parenting doesn’t end at providing a roof over your children’s heads and giving them an education. Based on a recent study, parenting can also help influence the well-being of adolescents all the way to university. The study, which was made possible with funding from the Academy of Finland, revealed that parental support for […]

(Natural News) Researchers at William & Mary’s Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) have determined the role of oysters in reducing nutrient pollution through inference of the denitrification potential of microbiomes in the gut and shell of eastern oysters. The study is the first to identify and quantify the potential denitrifying nature of bacteria in oysters using a new computer […]

(Natural News) A soon-to-be-released study that experts have called “puzzling” has found an association between women who got back-to-back annual flu shots between 2010-2012 and higher incidences of miscarriage. As reported by The Associated Press, health experts are said to be set to attribute the higher rate to other factors — older age and other […]

(Natural News) Regular readers have long known that healthy gut bacteria is the key to better health overall, but a new study finds that it also helps protect you against virtually any age-related disease or condition. Even better: You can improve your gut bacteria by simply changing your diet. Researchers at the University Medical Center […]

(Natural News) Nanotechnology has a multitude of environmental uses, and researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered another one. They found that sulfurized nano-zero-valent iron (FeSSi) could be used to remove cadmium toxicity from freshwater. According to ScienceDaily.com, the researchers came to this conclusion after simulating a rain event that washed toxic […]

(Natural News) A new study reveals that certain immune cells called neutrophils help the nervous system clear debris brought about by nerve damage before cell repair can take place, reports Science Daily. The research team studied mice and found that damaged nerve cells produce a stream of molecular “lures” that specifically attract neutrophils to the injury […]

(Natural News) There is no doubt that dogs can bring a lot of joy to people’s lives. Their companionship and loyalty can improve your mental well-being, but did you know they can also enhance your physical health? Walking a dog is great exercise, of course, but a pair of studies shows that the benefits extend […]