(Natural News) Some very common types of birth defects that can occur during pregnancy are neural tube defects. In an effort to curb the prevalence of these defects, new government guidelines strongly suggest that women who are planning to get pregnant, or currently are pregnant, should begin supplementing their diet with folic acid. According to […]

(Natural News) Do you have amalgam (mercury-based) cavity fillings in your mouth? If so, the radiation released from your mobile phone, smart meter, wi-fi router, and pretty much every other source of electromagnetic pollution could be causing more of that mercury than normal to be released into your body. New research has revealed that electromagnetic […]

(Natural News) Mothers only want what’s best for their children. Many of them start taking supplements during their pregnancy — even prior to it — to ensure that their child is born as healthy as possible. Folic acid supplements are essential for preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. This severe congenital malformation affects […]

(Natural News) Pregnancy can be a tough time for expectant mothers. They have to take extra care of their health, otherwise, there could be serious consequences for their baby. Fortunately, scientists from New Zealand were able to find a way to prevent gestational diabetes, one of the most common health problems in pregnant women. Their […]

(Natural News) Expectant mothers need a wide range of nutrients for them and their child to stay healthy. Fortunately, there are many supplements that can help them achieve proper nutrition. In a study by researchers from the University of Campinas in Sao Paulo, Brazil, they found that supplementing a maternal diet with leucine and omega-3 is beneficial for the […]

(Natural News) A groundbreaking study has shown that sandalwood can damage the DNA of breast cancer cells, which can ultimately lead to their death. The research, a collaboration between the University of Texas at San Antonio and Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine, was the first to identify the molecular pathway involved in the toxicity of sandalwood on the genetic material […]

(Natural News) There are many things that could go wrong during a pregnancy. This is especially true for mothers who have been diagnosed with diseases such as diabetes. Fortunately, researchers from Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Nigeria and Universiti Sains Malaysia found a potential way of improving pregnancy outcomes in diabetic women. Their study, which was published in BMC Complementary and Alternative […]

(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers from the University of Lome in Togo has revealed that the extract from the leaves of hog plum (Spondias mombin) tree could be used to reduce excessive bleeding during complicated deliveries or postpartum hemorrhage. Postpartum hemorrhage is excessive bleeding after giving birth, typically occurring after the placenta is delivered. […]

(Natural News) Oh the hypocrisy. Have you ever been to a “pink ribbon” cancer walk, run, or march, and been served up some fried chicken and “hard” lemonade? What about some pink ribbon cinnamon rolls or cupcakes with bright pink icing? You can “redeem” the pink lid and wrapper from all kinds of cancer-causing foods, […]

(Natural News) It’s a well-known fact that many older adults suffer from bone loss or osteoporosis. But what many people don’t realize is that it can happen to them, despite their age. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation reports that over 54 million Americans suffer from, or are at risk of, osteoporosis. This can be caused either by […]