Amino acid found to improve birth outcomes for women with malaria during pregnancy

(Natural News) Pregnancy is a crucial part of a woman’s life. It’s the stage where she nurture a new life whose every breath depends on her. Lucky is the woman who breezes through the nine months of her pregnancy and can look forward to a safe delivery and a healthy baby. Others, however, catch diseases… … Read more

Athletes can train to improve depth perception and peripheral vision, according to recent research

(Natural News) We use stereo vision to perceive depth differences in our surroundings. For example, pedestrians and drivers use stereo vision to safely navigate roads while walking or driving. Meanwhile, depth perception is important in many sporting activities. If athletes can hone their ability to correctly determine the distance and speed of a fast-moving object, this… … Read more

Context before vocabulary: New research shows babies as young as 6 months use it to integrate learning

(Natural News) Babies are naturally curious, and their drive to explore the world around them can help them become fast learners. A recent study has even discovered that infants as young as six months old can read contextual clues to find faces. Researchers have confirmed that despite being unable to verbally communicate, babies can still… … Read more

Another study connects probiotics and gut health to maintaining a healthy weight

(Natural News) Yogurt is a food that contains probiotics, which can aid digestive health. Aside from being rich in nutrients and having a high protein content, a study has recently revealed that yogurt drinks can also help you lose weight. According to a new study headed by Norwegian researchers, taking probiotic supplements might help you… … Read more

Australian beer company working on building a special bottle that will allow astronauts to drink their beverage in microgravity

(Natural News) The same Australian partnership that came up with space beer are now working on an appropriate space bottle. In a Space.com article, the new design will allow astronauts to enjoy beer and other beverages in microgravity. 4 Pines Brewing and Saber Astronautics Australia have previously collaborated to make “Vostok Space Beer.” This stout… … Read more

Taking a multivitamin every day could prevent vision loss from a common eye disease

(Natural News) Most of us take our vision for granted. We don’t really give our eyesight a second thought… until something is wrong with it. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that you will run into vision problems as you age as a result of macular degeneration, and this can negatively affect your quality of life…. … Read more

Use spices to reduce risk of food poisoning: Rosemary and cloves found to be effective against microbial growth

(Natural News) Your head is spinning. Your mouth is watery and there’s blood in your stool. You can’t stand the pain in your stomach and you’re shaking from fever. You wonder what happened – until you remember eating the leftover food that’s been sitting on the kitchen table for hours on end. You rush to… … Read more

New urine test measures stress-related cell damage, revealing your risk for developing age-related disease

(Natural News) Most people judge a person’s age by the presence (or absence) of grey hair, wrinkle lines, age spots and other visible signs. But do you know that a person may have lots of grey hair but have the body of a 30-year-old? Conversely, do you know that a 25-year-old person may have a… … Read more

Controversial study claims human memory cells do not grow throughout life, but stop regenerating before adulthood

(Natural News) Until the early 1980s, scientists accepted the findings of Santiago Ramón y Cajal – the father of modern neuroscience – that adult brains do not experience neurogenesis, the process in which the brain renews itself by producing new neurons. Experts started questioning this belief in the past few decades, however, after research confirmed… … Read more

Balance is key: Farmers must maintain soil health to successfully grow both free-range pigs and energy crops

(Natural News) Owning livestock is a huge responsibility. Free-range farmers must ensure that their pigs do not cause permanent harm to the environment. Free-range pig farming is typically associated with a high risk of nitrogen loss in the soil known as leaching, as the pigs cause an uneven distribution of mineral nitrogen in the soil… … Read more