Pesticide residues found in eggs contribute to worsened health in humans

(Natural News) A Pakistani study evaluated chicken eggs for residual signs of pesticides used in other parts of the farm. It reported coming across significant levels of the toxic chemicals in the eggs, more than enough to pose serious health risks for humans who consumed the contaminated products. Punjab University supported the study. Its findings were… … Read more

The English walnut leaf shows potential in treating streptozotocin-induced diabetic peripheral neuropathy

(Natural News) Research has found that English walnut (Juglans regia L.) leaf has the ability to prevent and treat streptozotocin-induced diabetic peripheral neuropathy. The study, which was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, investigated the therapeutic effects of English walnut leaf extract against diabetic neuropathy in mice. A team of researchers from Mazandaran University of Medical… … Read more

Prepping the essentials is not enough: 10 Crucial skills to ensure your survival in a disaster

(Natural News) Every prepper knows that in order to survive a catastrophic event or a perilous situation, you have to have the right gear and equipment. But the truth is that even if you have all of the items checked off on your list of survival gear essentials, your chances of prospering in a post-societal… … Read more

Maybe your fingerprints aren’t so unique after all: New report claims there is not enough scientific basis to claim certain identification

(Natural News) Though long considered an essential tool in forensics, latent fingerprint analysis may actually lack the scientific foundation to be considered irrefutable in the courtroom. This was the conclusion that a team of researchers came to in a report published by the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Latent fingerprints, as defined by the researchers, are… … Read more

Movies and emotional eating: Study shows sad movies are bad for your diet

(Natural News) Imagine this: You’ve just finished watching a sad movie. You’re bawling your eyes out. Then, you reach over to the ice cream on the table and sit on the couch to make you feel better. That’s one of the many things people do after watching a tearjerker. However, researchers at Cornell University and… … Read more

Two traditional African medicines observed to kill cancer cells – study

(Natural News) Cancer remains as one of the leading causes of death in the world today. A comprehensive study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine sought to determine which of 31 plants used in Nigerian ethnomedicine can serve as a potential alternative treatment for the condition. More than eight million people die… … Read more

Vanadium: The trace mineral for blood sugar regulation

(Natural News) The last few decades saw the scientific community examining various compounds in search of additional diabetes treatments. One such compound is the trace element vanadium. According to health experts, the trace element can be found in many food sources, and can be beneficial for bone health when taken in very small amounts. Several… … Read more

Sea buckthorn oil can promote liver health and decrease the storage of body fat

(Natural News) Lesser known fruits and plants have been gradually taking the spotlight in alternative medicine as natural remedies to various health conditions and improving overall nutrition. One study focused on sea buckthorn oil and how it can affect the body when added to a diet. Fatty acids are primarily energy sources and membrane constituents… … Read more