(Natural News) On August 21 of this year, people across the United States and in several other parts of the world were excited about seeing a total or partial eclipse of the sun, depending on their location. A solar eclipse takes place when the moon passes between the Earth and the sun, blocking all or […]

(Natural News) As some people continue to deny that there is a link between autism spectrum disorder and mercury, a pair of new studies have now been added to the growing pile of evidence illustrating just how wrong they are. The research involved meta-analysis of studies investigating the link between mercury and autism spectrum disorder […]

(Natural News) Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes as they’re more commonly known, are usually considered to be safer than traditional tobacco cigarettes. However, new research from Yale University has shown that these “healthier” cigarette alternatives can be just as dangerous. According to the study, teenagers who smoke e-cigarettes have a greater chance of taking up tobacco […]

(Natural News) Sugary drinks aren’t just bad for your teeth. According to a recent study, children aged two to three years old who consume sugar-sweetened beverages can have shorter telomeres. The study by researchers from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) revealed that if this early-life exposure alters the length of telomeres, or “the protective end […]

(Natural News) Poor air quality does not just affect the lungs, it may also increase the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures, particularly among people who live in poor communities. As part of their study, which was published in The Lancet Planetary Health, a team of researchers from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health recorded the […]

(Natural News) New research from The George Washington University‘s School of Medicine and Health Sciences has revealed that opioids aren’t really all that they’re cracked up to be. In fact, the team of scientists found that taking opioids actually delayed healing time. In many chronic wound patients, the administration of opioid pain relievers actually reduced the […]