The ivy gourd from Indian folk medicine has antidiabetic properties and offers health benefits that could prevent diabetic complications

(Natural News) Far from just being a popular facet of Bengali cuisine, the fruits of ivy gourd (Coccinia grandis) are also coveted for their medicinal value. The benefits range from maintaining a healthy digestive tract, improving one’s metabolism, to even preventing kidney stones. Another benefit that ivy gourd has is its anti-diabetic properties, which a group… … Read more

Petroleum-based chemicals in cleaning products, perfumes and pesticides now cause as much air pollution as vehicles

(Natural News) It’s hard to imagine items like household cleaners, paints, and perfumes causing as much air pollution as cars and trucks. But a new study backed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and several research foundations determined that petroleum-based products cause almost half the air pollution in urban areas. According to the study, people use fifteen… … Read more

The same group that murders babies with “abortion mills” now claims to offer transgender hormone “treatments” for gender-confused youth

(Natural News) Now that the baby-murdering organization known as Planned Parenthood has been outed for running an illegal, underground body parts butcher mill, the pro-abortion death cult is switching gears a bit in an attempt to diversify its “health services” and presumably clean up its image. According to reports, Planned Parenthood has already begun to… … Read more

Acupuncture found to help normalize uric acid levels, reduce risk of gout and kidney damage

(Natural News) Acupuncture helps normalize uric acid levels, reducing the risk of gout and kidney damage, according to a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Carried out by a team of researchers from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, the study investigated the effects of acupuncture therapy at specific areas on serum uric… … Read more

Wastewater treatment plants may soon generate electricity for cities thanks to improved microbial fuel cells

(Natural News) Microbial fuel cell technology shows plenty of promise for generating electricity in places where power sources may be limited, but they haven’t been perfected yet. Now a group of researchers from the Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) have shown that it’s possible to improve their efficiency with the use of modified graphite felt…. … Read more

Vitamin D protects against chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in obese patients

(Natural News) The link between obesity and increased insulin levels is a well-established indicator of diabetes. Fortunately, there’s still hope: A study that appeared in Nutrire found that vitamin D protects the body from chronic inflammation and insulin resistance in obese individuals. The study, led by researchers from the Federal University of Piauí in Brazil, reviewed studies… … Read more

Chaos is a certainty: The lack of preparedness among city people is truly horrifying

(Natural News) Most people who live in cities are stunningly unprepared for almost any kind of disruption, and the situation has grown far worse in recent years. Although I usually stay out of large cities, I just finished some travel that took me through several cities (and a few suburban areas, too), giving me a… … Read more

Probiotics help reduce risk of asthma in children

(Natural News) To say that all kinds of bacteria do more harm than good is to do these microorganisms an injustice. Yes, horror stories of how bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus can enter bones, joints, lungs and heart valves and have fatal results. Meningitis, which can deteriorate to brain damage, even death, comes from bacteria, viruses and… … Read more

No more needles: Diabetics can now monitor blood sugar levels through tears or sweat with a new biosensor

(Natural News) The first step in fighting back against diabetes is checking to see if a patient does indeed have it in the first place. In most cases, this is done through tracking a person’s glucose levels through their blood, which means going with the conventional prick method. This entails performing a slightly invasive and… … Read more

Researchers show how a moth’s brain is smarter than artificial intelligence

(Natural News) Insects may be simple, and in terms of intellectual capability, they will never be able to match humans, but they do have brains. They can definitely learn, as moths do when getting acquainted with new scents. But did you know that even moths can be smarter than today’s standard level of artificial intelligence? They are… … Read more