(Natural News) An analysis published in the June issue of the journal Complete Nutrition showed that eggs may actually help improve a host of adverse conditions including diabetes, dementia, and even stroke. The results were a far cry from decades-long warnings of potential health woes associated with egg consumption. “In recent years, eggs have found favour with […]

(Natural News) An imbalance between glutamate and a brain neurotransmitter called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) may hold clues to the onset of developmental disorders such as autism, behavioral issues, and seizures, according to a study published in the The Journal of Neuroscience. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of Alberta in Canada have […]

(Natural News) If you’ve had a long and tiring day at work, a plate of comforting food can improve your mood. But instead of indulging in junk food that can make you overweight, snack on some mood-boosting and nutrient-rich superfoods instead. Even fresh food can’t function as a miracle cure, but following a diet full of fresh […]

(Natural News) Surgery is a major decision for the patient, his or her family, and the attending physician. It requires prolonged hospital confinement, physical preparation, and much expense. Doctors and patients weigh the dangers non-performance of the operation has on the person against his or her chances of getting rid of, or suffering less from, […]

(Natural News) A study that appeared in the American Journal of Psychiatry and which was authored by Marie Stephanie Kejser Starzer, Carsten Hjorthoj, Merete Nordentoft showed that people who experience acute psychotic symptoms due to excessive marijuana use have a tendency to develop a chronic psychotic illness later in life. The researchers analyzed the long-term […]

(Natural News) Disturbing yet unsurprising results from a recent study provide the “strongest evidence yet” that obesity causes depression, even in the absence of other health problems. These findings were published in the International Journal of Epidemiology and highlight both the physical and mental risks that come with being obese. Researchers from the University of […]

(Natural News) Antibiotics have been heavily scrutinized for killing off the “good bacteria” that live in your gut, but it turns out bacteria aren’t the only thing antibiotics can kill. Now, recent research has found there is an even more alarming risk that comes with taking these allegedly innocuous drugs: They stop the growth of […]

(Natural News) One of the best ways to protect your brain from the symptoms of memory loss can be found inside tiny photosynthetic organisms that live in watery environments. Astaxanthin derived from algae can help maintain clear memory and normal brain function. Astaxanthin is a carotenoid found in all kinds of algae. It is also […]

(Natural News) Statin drugs, prescribed by doctors to reduce high cholesterol levels and supposedly prevent heart attacks and strokes, are the second most prescribed drugs in the world, after the painkiller hydrocodone. Since one in five Americans between the ages of 40 and 75 take these drugs regularly, it is likely that you are acquainted […]

(Natural News) Not getting enough sleep can damage your health. Now, researchers have found evidence on how compromised sleep affects the brain of teenagers. A team of researchers from Inserm and the Finnish National Institute for Health and Welfare collaborated on a study to determine the relationship between the sleep habits of teenagers and how […]