(Natural News) According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, a citizen science program that was started more than 10 years ago has helped researchers determine mercury pollution levels in the U.S. National Park System. The Dragonfly Mercury Project Dr. Sarah Nelson from the University of Maine and the Schoodic Institute first launched the original Dragonfly Mercury […]

(Natural News) There’s no denying that eating junk food is bad for your health, as it’s linked to obesity and an increased risk of various health problems. A report in the Annals of Internal Medicine even found that a diet full of junk food could eventually cause vision loss. Researchers from the University of Bristol in the U.K. looked at a […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Harvard University are suggesting that the levels of methylmercury in fish such as swordfish, cod and Atlantic bluefin tuna have been rising since at least the 197os. Methylmercury is an organic and highly toxic form of mercury. When people suffer from mercury poisoning, it is usually from ingesting large amounts of methylmercury. […]

(Natural News) Despite sodas containing too much sugar and warnings by numerous studies that they can cause health problems, carbonated beverages remain popular among consumers. But here’s another bad thing researchers have linked to the consumption of fizzy drinks: an increased risk of osteoporosis. Soda ingredients and how they affect your bone health Sugary sodas contain harmful ingredients like artificial […]

(Natural News) Arsenic is a very toxic trace element. Throughout history, people have been ingesting it, either knowingly or unknowingly. This problem seems to be getting even worse, as more and more arsenic is making its way into people’s food, particularly rice. Rice is a staple food for a huge percentage of the world’s population, […]

(Natural News) First off, there are not many regulations on GMOs in America, so don’t go buying that Trump suddenly opened Pandora’s Box and let loose all the genetically mutated Frankencrops this month. Monsanto all but runs the U.S. government, including agencies of the FDA, USDA and EPA. They’re such a huge monopoly (now Bayer) […]

(Natural News) There’s a good reason why oily and fatty fish are considered some of the best foods to add to your diet: they’re not only packed with essential nutrients, they’re also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are considered to be the healthy kind of fats, unlike the artery-clogging saturated fats in […]

(Natural News) What do chips, cookies and pizza have in common? Researchers consider all of them to be ultra-processed foods. And according to two studies published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), a diet full of ultra-processed foods increases your risk of both heart disease and early death. Junk food consumption increases risk of diseases The BMJ […]

(Natural News) The increased consumption of junk food all over the world might be one big reason why more and more people are getting food allergies. A study presented by researchers from the University of Naples Federico II (UniNa) at the annual meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition found that children with food allergies had […]

(Natural News) You’ve heard about the dangers of certain pesticides, but perhaps you figure that if farmers are still allowed to use them, they can’t be that bad, right? If you live in the U.S. and you put your trust in regulators, you could be in for a rude awakening as a sobering new study […]