(Natural News) The brain, being the center of a person’s nervous system, helps the entire body to function. So to be able to take responsibility for our day-to-day lives, the brain is said to selfishly take energy for its own purpose before distributing it to other body parts. This prioritization is called the “selfish brain” theory, […]

(Natural News) There are many supplements appearing in the market claiming to be the next best dietary aid. Adding to the long list is the natural dietary fiber called glucomannan. It is sourced from the roots of the Japanese elephant yam or Konjac and is commonly used in Asia as a food thickener or medicine. […]

(Natural News) Health organizations have been eyeing oysters for the possibility of carrying the E. coli bacteria, but what they have been missing is that these bivalves are carrying something more dangerous – the norovirus. Recent studies showed that 69 percent of oysters sold in the U.K. market is infected with norovirus and is responsible for poisoning 12,000 […]

(Natural News) Most of us are familiar with a household set-up wherein women are more often in charge of house duties than men. However, a new study suggests that equal distribution of household chores between couples may be a key to a happier, more harmonious relationship. Among the tasks needed to be done at home, […]

(Natural News) Organic farming is becoming a trend – even for big agricultural companies which normally make use of conventional farming methods – and for good reason: Researchers found that using organic fertilizers promote greater plant growth. A team of Brazil-based researchers conducted a study to see how differently plants – soybean, in particular – will grow […]

(Natural News) Of the different types of cancer, breast cancer is among those with higher chances of survival, especially with early detection and diagnosis. However, one study discovered additional factors that may increase the risk of death for women suffering from this condition. Sarcopenia, a condition wherein a person has low skeletal muscle mass, was found […]

(Natural News) New York is popular for being a food haven – not just because of upscale restaurants, but also because of fast food chains. In 2017, New York City was even named the fast food capital of the U.S. While this greatly helps the lives of millions of New Yorkers who are too busy […]

(Natural News) In a study published in The FEBS Journal, researchers from the University of Tsukuba and Cornell University report that they have discovered a cell volume regulator in sperm cells which helps maintain their shape and fertility. The study suggested that a deficiency in taurine, a vital amino acid which is found abundantly in the male reproductive system, can deform […]

(Natural News) Acupuncture is a widely-known traditional Chinese practice. It’s used by many not just for ensuring the balance of the “chi” but also for addressing various illnesses. In a study published in the Medical Acupuncture Journal, researchers found that the practice can also relieve headaches caused by a traumatic brain injury (TBI). According to the Centers […]

(Natural News) In the U.K., there are about 60,666 deaths per year caused by stroke and at least 124,037 deaths caused by ischemic heart disease. With these alarming figures, it helps to know that researchers found that reducing salt intake by three grams per day can lower blood pressure, which in turn can help reduce the occurrence […]