(Natural News) Pregnant mothers should follow a balanced diet, especially if they want to avoid long-term health risks and any dangers to their unborn child. According to a study published in the Journal of Endocrinology, following a high sugar diet during pregnancy alters levels of progesterone and dopamine in the brain, which may cause behavioral changes […]

(Natural News) It’s no secret that exposure to plastic pollution is bad for your health. According to a study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology, certain chemicals in plastics can also cause the growth of fat cells. For the study, researchers tested 34 common plastic products, such as bath slippers, yogurt cups, kitchen sponges […]

(Natural News) Not getting enough sleep can make you feel grumpy and tired the next day. But did you know that insufficient sleep can also cause an increase in belly fat? According to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, insufficient sleep and free access to food increase calorie consumption and fat […]

(Natural News) A team of researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University in Japan found that there are more benefits to fasting than just losing weight. Their study, which saw participants undergo a 58-hour fast, found that the body switches from burning glucose to burning fat for energy during fasting, thus […]

(Natural News) Chinese researchers have discovered that the root extract of an herb used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) may help fight obesity. Ginseng root (Panax ginseng) is used in TCM to promote vigor and vitality. It is also prescribed to address anemia and impotence. A recent study published in the journal Gut highlighted another use for ginseng, which […]

(Natural News) Magnesium is an essential mineral that’s necessary to maintain good health. It is involved in many important bodily processes, such as muscle contraction and blood sugar and blood pressure regulation. Because it is important for many bodily functions, having low magnesium levels can lead to serious conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease. On the other hand, recent studies show that boosting […]

(Natural News) Obesity is a metabolic disease that is now considered to be an epidemic. In the United States, obesity is a major contributor to some of the leading causes of death among Americans, which include heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer. The main defining feature of obesity is the excessive accumulation and […]

(Natural News) Vitamin C is well-known as a powerful antioxidant and immune-boosting vitamin, but that’s not all there is to it. A recent study shows that vitamin C is also important for maintaining good cardiovascular and metabolic health. According to researchers from Australia and the Netherlands, this essential nutrient can help lower blood pressure and improve blood sugar […]

(Natural News) Ginseng is a well-known herb, used in traditional medicine the world over. But it’s worth noting that “ginseng” refers to over 10 varieties of the man-shaped root of the Panax genus, the most popular being Asian ginseng (P. ginseng) and American ginseng (P. quinquefolius). Both American and Asian ginseng are known to boost immunity, regulate blood […]

(Natural News) Researchers generally agree that obesity, a complex disease characterized by an excessive amount of body fat, and asthma, a chronic respiratory condition characterized by breathing difficulties, are closely linked. Unfortunately, the link between the two is poorly understood. Some scientists believe that obesity places direct pressure on the lungs, while others suggest that obesity-related inflammation exacerbates asthma. […]