(Natural News) Most people spend the majority of their lives indoors. But what many people don’t realize is that the dust that builds up inside built environments like your house, school, or workplace is thriving with microbial communities. These consist of diverse populations of both pathogenic and commensal bacteria, which tend to be affected by […]

(Natural News) Wildflowers are often considered as eyesores in well-maintained lawns. But according to a study, wildflowers can be used to protect strawberry crops and attract pollinator bees in farms. The study, which was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, was conducted by researchers from Cornell University. Can wildflowers attract bumblebees and protect crops? Sustainable […]

(Natural News) Oil and water don’t mix, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to clean up an oil spill. Despite many technological advances that make life easier in this day and age, experts are still trying to develop efficient and eco-friendly ways to clean up bodies of water contaminated with industrial discharge. A team of researchers […]

(Natural News) Jackfruit is a unique and exotic fruit with a subtle sweet flavor. The results of a study revealed that aside from being a versatile ingredient, jackfruit can also be used as an alternative to cocoa powder used to make cappuccino. The study, which was published in the journal PLOS ONE, was conducted by […]

(Natural News) An hour at the karaoke bar might just improve your health and well-being. Many people tend to feel better after singing a heartfelt rendition of their favorite hits, but according to scientists, the simple act of singing can even boost your immune system and provide therapeutic effects for cancer patients. Singing is a physical activity that […]

(Natural News) Many people are quick to dismiss the benefits of folk medicine – with some even going as far as saying it is inferior to modern conventional medicine. However, many treatments in folk medicine have been proven by studies to be effective, despite the opinions of the peanut gallery. A study in BMC Complementary and […]

(Natural News) Did fastidious grooming habits lead to men getting more than they bargained for? The rise of anthrax cases during the First World War may be due in part to one innocent grooming tool, researchers claim. In their study, published in the May 2017 issue of Emerging Infections Diseases, the research team from the […]

(Natural News) Scientists have found a way to integrate recyclable plastics with cardboard fibers to create a durable filament for 3D printing. These innovations in 3D printing will allow soldiers to recycle empty water bottles, plastic containers, and cardboard packaging so they can make their own replacement parts on base for use on the battlefield. […]

(Natural News) Your lifestyle choices have a greater impact on your health than genetics, reports Science Daily. Researchers from Uppsala University say that genetic effects are influenced by different lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking, socio-economic status, alcohol consumption, and physical activity. They reached this conclusion after studying the genetic and self-reported lifestyle information of 360,000 middle-aged […]

(Natural News) A team of health experts at the Columbia University Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a new model of Alzheimer’s disease, which may explain why potential drug treatments continue to show high failure rate. The new model, featured in Trends in Neuroscience, focuses on the role of neurons in the onset of the […]