Can we say what diet is best? Well, not on the Today show.A study published this week in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes purportedly compared an array of “popular” diets and found that — despite a whole lot of marketing claims and clamor — none was demonstrably better than another, and none was particularly good.The study,…
(NaturalNews) Sufficient magnesium intake may help deter the onset of diabetes, particularly in those exhibiting precursor symptoms, according to a new study conducted by researchers at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts.One of the most overlooked minerals, magnesium is…
(NaturalNews) Thirty years ago, the diversity of the world’s news media was broad. In 1983, some 50 companies owned “the media” in the U.S. and the world; obviously, with so many companies vying for listeners, viewers and readers, competition was intense — not just for audience but…
(NaturalNews) The Ebola narrative has now come full circle with scientists from the Institute of Medicine (IoM) hinting that it might be possible for the hemorrhagic disease to transfer directly through the skin. Thomas Ksiarek from the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) says…
(NaturalNews) So you’ve decided to go cold turkey? You can white knuckle it and try to make it through on your own, or you can relieve much of the stress from withdrawals with the following supplements.Vitamins and minerals to take to help quit smoking: Vitamin C – 1,000 mg…
(NaturalNews) The future doesn’t look very bright for America’s ever-dwindling middle class. The latest figures from the Social Security Administration (SSA) reveal that nearly half of the country now makes less than $28,031 annually, while nearly 40 percent of the population makes…
(NaturalNews) The city of Berkeley, Missouri has issued an emergency preparedness alert to its citizens, urging them to stockpile food, water, gasoline, prescription medications and fully-charged cell phones in anticipation of widespread rioting.The letter, shown below (with h/t…
Data shows we keep getting worse at meeting our basic sleep needs. To address this problem, a slew of new devices quantify how much and how well we sleep. By tracking and analyzing patterns, they promise to help us alter our habits and improve our sleep. How well do these devices actually work, and which will best fit your personal needs and preferences?
“I definitely notice I have brighter, clearer skin since going part-time vegan.” Simpson isn’t the only person to say that her skin changed along with her diet. “The pendulum has swung the other way, and there’s scientific evidence.” The thing is, that evidence doesn’t mean that a vegan diet is the only way to clear up one’s complexion. “I don’t think there’s any study that says a vegan diet, per
Our condolences go out to mortadella enthusiasts everywhere. (Photo by Corbis) By Josh Scherer for TakePart.com The Environmental Working Group thinks you should take a second look at that lunch meat. The Environmental Working Group’s new version of its Dirty Dozen list is now counting down the 12 most hazardous food additives—and by association, some of the food regulatory system’s most egregious failures. The FDA defines a food additive as “any substance that is
