Month: January 2019

(Natural News) As the 2020 Democratic presidential field expands, each candidate is attempting to out-liberal the others by pledging to hand out more freebies to more people, paid for by the U.S. Treasury. Some of the ideas floated so far: “Medicare-for-all,” free college, free housing allowances, and a dramatically higher mandated wage businesses must pay… … Read more

(Natural News) Most people think the biggest drug problems in the USA have to do with crack-heads, coke-heads, and meth-heads, but they would be wrong. There are 101 ways to lie to a medical doctor and convince them you’re suffering from pain, including physical or mental anguish, and get prescribed, over and over again, the… … Read more

(Natural News) Jackfruit is a unique and exotic fruit with a subtle sweet flavor. The results of a study revealed that aside from being a versatile ingredient, jackfruit can also be used as an alternative to cocoa powder used to make cappuccino. The study, which was published in the journal PLOS ONE, was conducted by… … Read more

(Natural News) According to research, the concept of “comfort food” isn’t a one-size-fits-all scenario. You may want some chocolate if you’re feeling sad, but another person will reach for a bag of potato chips when they fail a test at school. What is “comfort food?” Does indulging in sweet or salty foods really give you comfort?… … Read more

(Natural News) In 2018, the World Health Organization estimated that approximately 9.6 million deaths could be attributed to cancer, making it the second leading cause of death worldwide next to cardiovascular disease. What’s even more concerning is that there are already various forms of cancer treatment being given to patients that remain ineffective. Worse, some of these… … Read more

(Natural News) Drug-resistant pathogens are becoming more prevalent these days due to the excessive and improper use of antibiotics and antiseptics. Because of this, there is a need to find compounds that are effective against these microorganisms. Researchers from Griffith University in Australia found that Oliver’s sassafras (Cinnamomum oliveri) exhibits potent antibacterial activity and therefore has potential… … Read more

(Natural News) Vitamin D, the “sunshine vitamin,” is one of the nutrients that the body needs to perform its functions. Unfortunately, a huge portion of the world’s population is deficient in this essential nutrient. Recent estimates show that more than 1 billion people worldwide suffer from vitamin D deficiency or insufficiency, which means that their serum… … Read more

(Natural News) Pomegranates are widely known for their great nutritional profile and powerful antioxidant content. Researchers at the University of Huddersfield in England and the University of Freiburg in Germany believe that pomegranates’ naturally occurring antioxidants known as punicalagins can suppress a type of inflammation associated with dementia and related diseases. Punicalagins are particularly found… … Read more