Month: January 2019

(Natural News) It almost sounds too horrific to be true: a government injecting people with syphilis intentionally so they can be used to test antibiotics. Unfortunately, for hundreds of Guatemalans, that nightmare was a reality in the 1940s, and it was the U.S. government carrying out the heinous acts – and it was just one… … Read more

(Natural News) Scientists have found a way to integrate recyclable plastics with cardboard fibers to create a durable filament for 3D printing. These innovations in 3D printing will allow soldiers to recycle empty water bottles, plastic containers, and cardboard packaging so they can make their own replacement parts on base for use on the battlefield…. … Read more

(Natural News) Ginger is a natural anti-inflammatory that also offers other health benefits. In fact, the versatile plant can even help boost your mental health. Ginger (Zingiber officinale) comes from the rhizome or root of a flowering plant native to China, but the spice can grow in any area that is warm and humid. Aside from its use… … Read more

(Natural News) Vegetables with the carotenoid lutein, such as carrots and kale, are often consumed because they can help improve eye health. However, the results of a study have revealed that lutein is also good for the heart. Lutein: A carotenoid that can keep your heart healthy Lutein is crucial for eye health, and the carotenoid… … Read more

(Natural News) A future study may just find a new way to harness the power of the sun further and provide more sustainable methods for crop development. Engineers from the University of Colorado Boulder, in collaboration with Michigan State University, are developing a new greenhouse material that allows the light from the sun to be split into two forms. These… … Read more

(Natural News) Your lifestyle choices have a greater impact on your health than genetics, reports Science Daily. Researchers from Uppsala University say that genetic effects are influenced by different lifestyle factors such as diet, smoking, socio-economic status, alcohol consumption, and physical activity. They reached this conclusion after studying the genetic and self-reported lifestyle information of 360,000 middle-aged… … Read more

(Natural News) A study carried out by researchers from the Queen Mary University of London have called on the U.K., as well as other countries, to look at the mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid to curb spina bifida cases and other neural tube defects (NTDs). The study, which was published in Public Health, explained that an earlier… … Read more