(Natural News) Researchers at the Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy in India analyzed the impact of probiotics on the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of patients with Type 2 diabetes. Their findings were published in the Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine. For this prospective, interventional, single-blind, randomized study, the researchers randomly assigned 80 diabetics to […]

(Natural News) Excessive consumption of sugars is closely associated with several metabolic disorders and health conditions, according to a recent study published in Circulation. Researchers from the American Heart Association (AHA) examined the amount of dietary sugars in the standard American diet (SAD) and found that the intake of added sugars greatly exceeded discretionary calorie allowances. The study also revealed that […]

(Natural News) Despite both being classified as diabetes, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are actually quite different from each other and therefore need to be treated differently. A new study, however, indicates that a large percentage of adults are being diagnosed with and treated for the wrong type of diabetes. According to a study from the […]

(Natural News) The liver plays an important role in the prevention of metabolic disorders, like Type 2 diabetes, Gaucher’s disease and hemochromatosis. As the largest organ and gland in the human body, the liver carries out over 500 tasks, including breaking down fats, regulating blood sugar levels and filtering out harmful compounds from the blood. However, the liver […]

(Natural News) As a natural sweetener and alternative to table sugar, stevia can provide a number of health benefits. However, the plant possesses a certain aftertaste that can be off-putting to some people. Because of this, scientists peered into the molecular machinery behind stevia’s intense sweetness. What makes stevia sweeter than regular sugar? Researchers at […]

(Natural News) Hypovitaminosis D, or vitamin D deficiency, is a common health problem experienced by many, particularly those living in cold countries and those getting limited sun exposure. In the U.S., four out of 10 individuals are likely to have insufficient vitamin D levels. If left unaddressed, vitamin D deficiency can cause a variety of […]

(Natural News) Sorry, food junkies: more evidence has come out to say that fried food is bad for you. A new study has shown that consuming large amounts of fried food greatly increases your risk of developing coronary artery disease. The study, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, provided verifiable, concrete study results that truly show that deep-fried foods block […]

(Natural News) Coffee is a fundamental aspect of many people’s lives. However, not everyone who drinks coffee likes the side effects of caffeine. In this case, decaf coffee is an excellent alternative that allows people to enjoy the rich taste of coffee without the jitters. Is decaf better than regular coffee? Decaf is short for […]

(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) If you’ve ever suspected that certain medical treatments seem to be trading one problem for another, you may be onto something. Case in point: A recent study revealed that people who take statins in hopes of reducing their risk of cardiovascular events could be raising their risk of diabetes in the process. In […]