(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association shows that dairy products may increase the risk of prostate cancer but plant-based diets may decrease that risk. Mayo Clinic researchers based their findings on previous studies that examined the link between certain diets and prostate cancer risk. “Our review highlighted a cause for […]

(Natural News) If there’s an antioxidant the body needs more of, it’s glutathione. An antioxidant produced in cells, glutathione is composed largely of the amino acids glutamine, glycine and cysteine. Glutathione benefits the body by neutralizing free radicals, supporting the immune system and detoxifying the liver. It’s for these reasons that many experts call it the “master […]

(Natural News) Taking fish oil lowers heart attack risk, while taking vitamin D supplements reduces the risk of death from cancer. These are the results of the Vitamin D and Omega-3 Trial (VITAL), a study involving nearly 26,000 participants that took place over the course of 5.3 years. The researchers behind it investigated the effects of daily […]

(Natural News) In a paper published in the journal PLOS ONE, a group of researchers identified 157 microorganisms that may be essential for a healthy gut. These organisms form a “baseline biome” that may hint at what a normal human microbiome looks like. According to co-author Keith Crandall of George Washington University (GWU) this baseline microbial list, which they called GutFeelingKB, provides preliminary data that may be useful […]

(Natural News) A recent study has drawn a link between vitamin D deficiency and a greater risk of diabetes-related death. This link, the researchers from the Medical University of Vienna noted, was especially pronounced in younger and middle-aged people. Vitamin D also called the sunshine vitamin, is best known for keeping bones healthy by promoting calcium absorption. It also helps regulate […]

(Natural News) Having adequate levels of vitamin D is important for children’s health. This nutrient, which can be produced by the body when exposed to sunlight, plays a vital role in bone formation. Children with insufficient vitamin D are at risk of developing rickets, a condition where bones soften and weaken. Vitamin D is also important for adults. […]

(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) A recent study published in the journal JAMA suggests that vitamin C may be beneficial for people with sepsis. Researchers examined the effect of vitamin C on organ failure, a common complication of sepsis that often leads to death. They found that it lowered mortality rates among patients with sepsis and reduced how long they stayed in the hospital. While […]

(Natural News) People battling with Alzheimer’s disease may have heard of resveratrol, a natural compound found in grapes. Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant that protects cells against oxidative damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals are compounds that can be harmful when there are too much of them in the body. They are linked to a host of […]

(Natural News) From tough tendons to shock-absorbing joints, humans are built for endurance. This comes as no surprise since survival during ancient times depended on demanding activities like hunting, gathering and farming. Now, emerging research indicates that the human heart is also optimized for endurance. In a major breakthrough, a team of researchers from the […]