(Natural News) Exposure to polluted air is harmful to everyone, especially for babies who are still in the womb of their mothers. A review published in the journal Environmental Research revealed that exposure to nitrogen dioxide can affect the growth of an unborn baby during the last few weeks of pregnancy. Pregnant women exposed to […]

(Natural News) Stroke-related deaths have been steadily declining in recent years. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), mortality rates for stroke are now at 37.6 deaths per hundred thousand – significantly lower than in the early 2000s. However, a study by the Boston University School of Medicine noted that while the drop is true for older adults, […]

(Natural News) Smoking tobacco through a water pipe, or more commonly known as hookah smoking, has been practiced for centuries. Today, it has become a trend, especially among young people. It is perceived by many as a safer alternative to traditional cigarette smoking, but researchers say otherwise. A team of medical researchers headed by Dr. […]

(Natural News) Do you want to avoid the big C? A new study shows that making healthy lifestyle choices while avoiding harmful practices might reduce the risk of many types of cancer. In Brazil, drinking alcohol, obesity, excess weight, smoking, and many other unhealthy lifestyle practices led to a third of all fatalities from 20 types […]

(Natural News) Sometimes, your poop may turn out black. While it doesn’t automatically mean something has gone wrong in your body, it is wise to know the possible causes for black stools. There are three leading reasons for black stools: Food, consumable products, and gastrointestinal bleeding. The last is the most serious. If the black […]

(Natural News) Osteoporosis affects one out of every five men. It is crucial to learn about the risk factors that make the disease likelier, as well as ways to prevent bone loss and potentially deadly fractures. First, an osteoporosis-related bone fracture often results from a forgettable low-impact event. Even small movements may cause the bone […]

(Natural News) You may have heard of the phrase “everything in moderation,” and in terms of food and drink, it means consuming moderate amounts to be able to enjoy them without harming the body. Unfortunately for people who drink, new research says that this notion does not apply to booze. A large genetic study published […]

(Natural News) Coughing in itself is no cause for alarm – it is simply your body’s natural response to something that is irritating your air passages. Dry cough, which often occurs due to irritation in the throat, does not bring up any phlegm or mucus but causes an itching sensation. However, persistent dry coughing can […]

(Natural News) Whether you’re 25 or 65, what you eat and how you spend your free time will affect your longevity. If you want to live longer, here are 13 lifestyle habits that will help increase your life expectancy and improve your overall well-being. Follow a diet full of nutritious plant foods. Eating a wide variety of plant-based […]

(Natural News) The habit of smoking primarily affects a person’s respiratory system and, over time, impairs their breathing. One of the many diseases caused by smoking is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) – an inflammatory lung disease that obstructs the flow of air to the lungs. People with COPD have a high risk of developing other chronic diseases, such as heart disease and lung […]