(Natural News) The problem we have with diabetes isn’t going away anytime soon. Based on the latest data from the World Health Organization (WHO), more than 400 people around the world have the condition, and 1.6 million deaths per year are directly caused by diabetes. The most common is Type 2 diabetes. In the past three […]

(Natural News) Tortillas are an important food for Mexicans and their neighbors, but maize lacks vital proteins. Looking for natural ways of fortifying the grain, researchers chose flour made from nontoxic Jatropha curcas (J. curcas) plants. The resulting fortified maize tortillas looked, felt, and tasted like ordinary ones while also packing more proteins. Maize is rich in calories, […]

(Natural News) Teens aged between 15 and 19 were found to be more vulnerable to succumb to depression due to academic stress and social pressure. To combat this mental issue, experts suggest that teens run a mile daily to prevent depression. Research says, the lack of physical activity could possibly be the reason why more kids […]

(Natural News) Researchers from Washington State University (WSU) have proven that it is possible to combine natural remedies with advanced biomedical devices, using curcumin to augment the ability of ceramic bone scaffolds to stimulate bone growth. Susmita Bose, Herman and Brita Lindholm Endowed Chair Professor in WSU’s School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and her team coated 3D […]

(Natural News) Natural is still the best. That’s the message from University of Otago researchers who found that raw fruits and vegetables may be better for mental health than their cooked, canned, and processed varieties. Dr. Tamlin Conner, psychology senior lecturer and the study’s lead author, observed that through the years, public health campaigns have concentrated […]

(Natural News) You have a new reason to drink a hot cup of chamomile tea before bedtime. The humble yellow flower was recently revealed to control or even prevent diabetes. In an article on The Conversation, a British researcher who specializes in historical textile dyes has identified the specific diabetes-fighting compounds found in the herb. Professor […]

(Natural News) There are few greater oxymorons than “environment-friendly oil company,” especially if said company is the biggest example in the world. But Saudi Aramco is trying to do just that, using nanotechnology to max out the petroleum from its oil wells while minimizing environmental pollution, an article in Nanowerks stated. Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) professor […]

(Natural News) We’ve all probably wondered what the exact formula is to achieving happiness. Well, if you ask Dr. Tim Bono, psychologist and lecturer at Washington University, there are seven concrete ways to being happy. (h/t to Healthista.com.) Take walk breaks often — The lack of physical activity doesn’t only increase our risk of developing illnesses, it also dampens our […]

(Natural News) People who regularly eat peanuts are in for a treat: A study in the Journal of Nutrition & Intermediary Metabolism revealed that those who snack on peanuts – in particular, women – significantly cut back on their total snack consumption. In particular, researchers from the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia, and The University of Newcastle arrived at […]

(Natural News) Getting cancer can be one of the most challenging times in a person’s life. However, it’s a reality that some people face – such as when women face breast cancer. In the U.S., at least one in eight women will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime, making it one of the most […]