(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three Americans suffers from high blood cholesterol, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and stroke. Eating plenty of fatty foods and red meat is the usual cause of high cholesterol. However, this health condition does not present symptoms. For this reason, stroke […]

(Natural News) A recent data audit revealed an increase in deaths, rates of depression and anxiety, hotline calls for domestic abuse and the number of postponed treatments in the U.K. after it went on lockdown early this year. Local media outlet the Daily Mail collated data from over 130 studies conducted by academic and government institutions and […]

(Natural News) Despite some dietary improvements over the years, Americans are still eating too many low-quality carbohydrates and fats, according to a recent study published in the journal JAMA Network. An international team of researchers examined adult dietary habits and found that Americans are cutting back on low-quality carbohydrates. However, intake remains high at over 40 percent, while […]

(Natural News) Eggs are a highly controversial food among health enthusiasts. Because eggs contain high levels of cholesterol and saturated fatty acids, many people make it a point to avoid them for fear of raising their risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). But a recent study found that — contrary to popular belief — daily egg consumption […]

(Natural News) Daily fish oil supplementation can help reduce the risk of a heart attack, as well as the risk of dying from cardiovascular disease (CVD), new research suggests. As detailed in a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and […]

(Natural News) Did you know that not all forms of cholesterol are bad? High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is commonly known as the “good” cholesterol. One particular study has found that it may even help fight atherosclerosis, a condition characterized by the hardening of the arteries as a result of plaque buildup. A group of researchers […]

(Natural News) Sleep is an important component of good health. It promotes healing and prepares the body for the next day, among other functions. That said, there are adverse consequences to lack of sleep, and a recent study shows just how grave they can be. A group of researchers from Pennsylvania State University found that people with diabetes, […]

(Natural News) Sugar, in and of itself, is not dangerous. But consuming too much too often can trigger chronic inflammation that could lead to a host of health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and obesity. If left untreated, these conditions can increase the risk of premature death. But on the bright side, research suggests that consuming less […]

(Natural News) With historic wildfires blazing through the West Coast for more than a month now, thick smoke plumes and haze continue to choke much of California. But more than just painting the skies in eerie sepia tones, experts are almost certain that the smoke has killed far more people than the massive flames. In […]

(Natural News) Type 2 diabetes (or diabetes mellitus) affects one-fourth of Americans 65 years old and above; 68 percent of these patients will die of heart disease, while 16 percent will die of stroke. However, a study has showed that three alternative diets can help older women with Type 2 diabetes keep the disease’s complications […]