(Natural News) Researchers from the University College Cork made a startling discovery: Western diets – a diet comprising empty carbs, junk food, red meats, and foods high in saturated fat – can increase the risk of being infected by the foodborne pathogen, Listeria monocytogenes.  In their report, which appeared in the most recent edition of Microbiome, the scientists revealed that high-fat […]

(Natural News) When it comes to good health, there aren’t really any shortcuts. Sugar is bad, and if you think you’re doing your body or your weight any favors by using sugar substitutes, you could be in for a very unpleasant surprise once all of their negative health effects catch up to you. Even one […]

(Natural News) If you think you’re saving yourself from diseases by consuming “diet” products, think again. Aspartame, the most common type of artificial sweetener used in diet products, can cause oxidative stress in the brain, accelerated aging, dangerous cell damage associated with inflammation, and chronic disease. A study published in the African Journal of Traditional, Complementary, […]

(Natural News) Imagine radioactive chemicals making their way into the water supply, where tens of millions of Americans can drink it regularly and become ill from it. It sounds like a great plot for a movie – until you realize that it’s actually happening right now. In fact, you could well be one of the […]

(Natural News) Microplastics have now wormed their way into groundwater systems. A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the first to report the presence of microplastics in fractured limestone aquifers, a groundwater source that accounts for 25 percent of the global drinking water supply. Their findings were published […]

(Natural News) More and more new and expecting parents are going out of their way to ensure their children don’t consume toxin-laden foods, with many women opting for organic foods and natural ingredients during pregnancy and then extending this philosophy to their children once they move past breast milk. However, many of these same parents […]

(Natural News) So we’re not going to name any names or point any fingers on this one. Just want everyone to be on the lookout – big time. The buzzword “energy” is everywhere, being used and abused by Big Food. “Energy” drinks are usually loaded with caffeine, sucralose, and sugar, setting you up for a […]

(Natural News) One out of every three seafood products purchased from Canadian retailers is likely mislabeled. These are the results of a new study from the University of Guelph. The research reveals fraud throughout the seafood supply chain in Ontario. Fraudulent labeling practices were revealed at the import stage, at the processing plants, and all […]

(Natural News) Grilling season is here, but you might want to think twice before skewering up some shrimp this summer — those tasty crustaceans may be toxic. Scientists studying rivers in the United Kingdom say every single sample of shrimp they examined tested positive for cocaine and lidocaine. Other drugs, such as ketamine and opioids, […]

(Natural News) Puberty in girls typically starts between the ages of eight and 13 and ends around the age of 14. However, some girls today are reaching puberty at an earlier. According to studies, consumption of toxic foods is the reason behind this. Commonly consumed toxic foods that can cause early puberty include caffeinated drinks, artificially-sweetened and […]