(Natural News) When you’re following a certain diet, you usually avoid unhealthy foods full of fat and sugar. According to a study, incorporating your sleep patterns into your diet plans also promotes weight loss. Dr. Jonathan Johnston, a reader in chronobiology and integrative physiology at the University of Surrey, presented the study findings at a conference […]

(Natural News) Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is well-known for its ability to prevent cold – but it does more than that. A new study suggests that the vitamin also plays a role in modulating mental health problems, such as anxiety and anorexia. Published in the journal Nutrition Research, the study looked into […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Zhejiang Hospital in China reported that practicing t’ai chi can help with hypertension. In their study, which was published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, they looked at the effect of t’ai chi exercise on hypertension in young and middle-aged in-service staff. For the study, the Chinese researchers recruited 208 individuals with […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine found that betel leaf (Piper betle) extracts can be used as antimicrobial agents in oral care products. The study assessed the antimicrobial activity of betel leaf extracts in real-life applications. Betel leaf has been reported to have various medicinal properties. It is also traditionally […]

(Natural News) Space is for everyone – that is to say, everyone at the lead of the space race who can afford large satellites and the rockets to put them in space. But researchers suggest that changing the way satellites are built and deployed could solve a lot of problems, including the issue of space […]

(Natural News) Researchers from India report that spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi) improves symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). In their study, which was published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, they evaluated the efficacy and safety of spikenard in reducing PMS symptoms. For the study, the Indian researchers recruited 60 women aged between 18 and 45 years. […]

(Natural News) Researchers at Kyung Hee University in South Korea evaluated the efficacy of the probiotic Bifidobacterium adolescentis in treating or preventing high-fat diet-induced colitis in mice. Their findings were published in the journal Nutrition Research. A balanced gut microbiota is an essential part of human metabolism. Prolonged consumption of a high-fat diet (HFD) elevates the Firmicutes to Bacteroidetes ratio […]

(Natural News) Over the years, studies have tried to explain what makes a highly sensitive person (HSP), well, sensitive. Research shows that such people possess a trait called sensory processing sensitivity, which makes them overly responsive to environmental and social stimuli. They also process information more thoroughly and pay more attention to things. The cause is said to be genetic, but environmental […]

(Natural News) Humans and crickets have at least one trait in common, according to a recently published U.K. study. As they approach the end of their lives, certain physical capabilities start to diminish in a process some may recognize as “aging.” Many wild insects have brief lifespans, especially when compared to humans. Field crickets, for example, […]

(Natural News) A review focused on the recent advances in the in vitro application of essential oils in systems and in reducing fungal spoilage in bread. The paper was written by researchers from Ghent University in Belgium and it was published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research. Several studies have been done demonstrating the potential of essential oils as antifungal food […]