(Natural News) Vaccines, touted by some to be a means of preventing certain diseases, are not only an added cost but they also are found to be ineffective – at least in fish. In a study, which was published in Scientific Reports, authors revealed that vaccines used in commercial fish farming do nothing to help protect fish from […]

(Natural News) A study published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology has revealed that the current progress of scientific literature regarding the effects of cadmium accumulation in soil, coupled with the development of various procedures to treat it, significantly aids toxin-free rice production. Led by researchers from the South China Agricultural University and Sierra Leone Agricultural Research […]

(Natural News) Global warming alarmists love to talk about arctic methane. This is the incalculable amount of greenhouse gas currently being stored in icebergs in the Arctic. As the world warms, there is concern that some of these gases will be released into the atmosphere and cause substantial damage. Scientists have seen that around 56 […]

(Natural News) Protein supplements have been known to be beneficial for building muscle and managing weight. However, the timing of taking protein supplements may affect their efficacy. In a research review published in the journal Nutrition Reviews, it was suggested that protein supplements should be consumed during meals in order to be more effective, as people who […]

(Natural News) Take it off — and we mean your shoes. Several studies show that walking barefoot is actually healthier. It does sound strange — and most people would shy away from the very thought — but “earthing” (walking barefoot) can increase antioxidant levels, reduce inflammation, promote sleep, and improve posture. Earthing is defined as […]

(Natural News) When people talk about dementia, one of the first things that come to mind is Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Indeed, AD is one of the most common neurodegenerative disorders (over five million people in the U.S. have it), but there are other forms of dementia – like, for instance, vascular dementia. For the uninitiated, […]

(Natural News) The active ingredients present in the Polygonum chinense Linn., commonly referred to as the Chinese knotweed, could be used to treat common influenza viruses, in a study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. Researchers from Vietnam and South Korea looked at metabolites present in P. chinense to determine their mechanisms of antiviral activity. Researchers used both the […]

(Natural News) Researchers have found that a combination of two herbal formulations, the dried seed of the jujube (Zizyphus jujube) and the lily bulb, can be used as an alternative treatment for depression. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, discussed the effects of a novel herbal compound called ziziphi spinosae lily powder suspension, in terms […]

(Natural News) Dentists may soon be able to restore the enamel that our teeth have lost from constant wear and tear. In an article in Science Daily, British researchers announced a method that can regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel. Enamel covers the outer part of our teeth. It is the toughest tissue in […]

(Natural News) The next time you bake a loaf of home-made bread, try using flour milled from the seeds of the pomegranate (Punica granatum). Turkish researchers have just reported that pomegranate seed flour could serve a cheaper, nutritious, and tasty substitute for conventional flour. Pomegranate is an increasingly popular fruit. It is either consumed as […]