(Natural News) Taking vitamin D supplements during pregnancy can prevent the onset of autism spectrum disorder in children, a recent animal study showed. Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia say that pregnant mice who are given active vitamin D treatment during their equivalent first trimester bear offspring that do not not exhibit autism-related behaviors. The study […]

(Natural News) Not getting enough sunlight may significantly increase the odds of future heart disease in obese children, a recent study revealed. Researchers pooled data from medical records of children and teens aged between six and 17 years. The researchers assessed the participants’ total cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL, low-density lipoprotein, and non-HDL cholesterol. Study data showed that participants suffering […]

(Natural News) When we think about winter, what comes to mind? While the holidays are about friends and family, the downside is, you also gain a few pounds. In light of that, how exactly do you lose weight during the winter months — if it’s so cold and all you want to do is cuddle […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D is an important nutrient that plays a pivotal role in preventing diseases like cancer and diabetes. Unfortunately, a large portion of the world’s population is grossly deficient in this essential nutrient. Estimates show that approximately 1 billion people suffer from low vitamin D levels in their blood. This is a great cause for […]

(Natural News) As you age, you need to get enough vitamin D, which is essential for various health functions. Doing so can help prevent a vitamin D deficiency, which is linked to added stress on the immune system and greater chance of illness. According to a study, vitamin D supplementation also offers many benefits, such as disease […]

(Natural News) The relationship between proper nutrition and health has long been established. Unfortunately, many people still suffer from nutritional deficiencies because they fail to acknowledge the role that different nutrients play in different body processes. These conditions increase the risk of many health problems such as rickets, scurvy, anemia, depression, and psychosis. A study, which […]

(Natural News) One of the biggest health problems that people in school or at work suffer from is back pain. This condition, which can result from injury or poor posture, can be very uncomfortable and could interfere with how a person lives their life. Painkillers are the most commonly used treatment for back pain. However, these are […]

(Natural News) What are you doing to lower your risk of cancer? Perhaps you’re going out of your way to get organic food to avoid the cancer risks associated with pesticides, or maybe you’re using natural cleaning products around your house. You might be making a conscious effort to consume more superfoods and get more […]

(Natural News) Many health-conscious people worry about maintaining a healthy weight and keeping their blood pressure or cholesterol under control, but few people give much thought to their liver – until something goes wrong. Unfortunately, that’s far more likely than you might think as 20 to 30 percent of Americans are now said to have […]

(Natural News) A study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology found an association between vitamin D levels and exercise capacity. In the study, it was found that higher levels of vitamin D are associated to better cardiorespiratory fitness or exercise capacity. The study, which was conducted by a team of researchers from Virginia […]