(Natural News) The nutritional value of milk, cheese and other dairy products, while undeniably helpful in muscle formation, has been notoriously questioned in the past due to misconceptions about increased risk of heart disease associated with the food group. Various studies, however, have been quick to debunk this myth and prove that dairy consumption does not elevate […]

(Natural News) A report by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that dementia was the leading cause of death in England and Wales for two consecutive years. According to the researchers, the neurological disorder is now responsible for more deaths compared with heart disease. Data from the ONS showed that dementia accounted for up to 62,948 deaths […]

(Natural News) A collaborative effort among the Graz University of Technology in Austria, the biotech start-up Roombiotic, and the Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology (ACIB) has identified a natural method of eliminating harmful pathogens from hatching eggs. The research published online in the Scientific Reports journal has revealed that bacteria producing the compound pyrazine are highly effective in decontaminating the […]

(Natural News) Tapping maple trees for their syrup makes for a fun family activity, and is a safe and sustainable way of gaining benefits from nature without hurting the ecosystem. Maple trees start to produce sap at the break of spring between mid-February and mid-March. The sap flows best during this specific period, when daytime temperature […]

(Natural News) Chives are easily one of the most recognized herbs in the kitchen thanks to its versatility and flavor. This perennial herb of the onion family is a cool-season, cold-tolerant plant that is relatively easy to grow, especially during spring when it is in season. This article will walk you through the steps in […]

(Natural News) Watercress is easily one of the most nutritious greens in the plant kingdom. This green, leafy salad staple is an excellent source of carotenoids, manganese, and vitamins B1, B2, and B6 as well as vitamins C and E. Watercress is also packed with fiber, iron, copper, and iron. The vegetable is known to have anticancer […]

(Natural News) Daily booze may harm the brain, especially if you are a woman, recent research shows. An animal study published in the journal Stem Cell Reports has revealed that frequent alcohol intake may lead to a significant decline in brain stem cells. A team of researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston exposed a group of mice to […]

(Natural News) Vitamin D levels among Canadian children did not show any improvement despite a 2010 revision in the country’s dietary guidelines recommending higher nutrient intake, a study revealed. As part of the study, the researchers pooled data from the Cycle 1 and Cycle 3 series of the Canadian Health Measure Survey, which were taken from 2007 to […]

(Natural News) Diets rich in plant protein may help reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, a recent study found. The findings demonstrate that protein sources play a role in the onset of the disease, researchers said. To carry out the study, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland pooled data from the Kuopio Ischaemic Heart […]

(Natural News) Scientists have finally found a non-toxic alternative to lead that can be used to build solar cells in the future — the so-called green element, bismuth. In a new study that was published recently in Advanced Materials, researchers found that bismuth may be incorporated into solar panels for roughly the same features and […]