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Ain't She Sweet?Natural

Ain't She Sweet?

Pure maple syrup has 34 beneficial compounds to fight type 2 diabetes

April 4, 2011·2 min read
The Candy ManNatural

The Candy Man

Chocolate and candy consumers reduce heart disease?

April 3, 2011·2 min read
Colic Babies Cramp Family LifestyleNatural

Colic Babies Cramp Family Lifestyle

Probiotics and sugar water may reduce colic

March 29, 2011·2 min read
Walnuts Go to the Head of its ClassNatural

Walnuts Go to the Head of its Class

Walnuts provide antioxidants and fight cancer

March 29, 2011·2 min read
Healing Powers of Thunder God VineNatural

Healing Powers of Thunder God Vine

Researchers find how triptolide fights cancer and rheumatoid arthritis

March 28, 2011·3 min read
Heart-Healthy NutsNatural

Heart-Healthy Nuts

Pecans are full of antioxidants that reduce risk of heart disease

March 25, 2011·2 min read
Keep Heart Disease at Bay with Safflower Oil EverydayNatural

Keep Heart Disease at Bay with Safflower Oil Everyday

Daily dose of safflower oil may reduce risk of heart disease and diabetes

March 23, 2011·3 min read
Man's Best Friend Encourages ExerciseNatural

Man's Best Friend Encourages Exercise

Dog owners are more likely to get up, get out, and exercise

March 17, 2011·1 min read
Towards a Cure for the Common ColdNatural

Towards a Cure for the Common Cold

Zinc may reduce duration and severity of colds

March 4, 2011·2 min read
Indian Food Can Help Fight Colon Cancer?Natural

Indian Food Can Help Fight Colon Cancer?

Curries heighten response of colon cancer drug

March 4, 2011·1 min read
An Apple a Day Doesn't Keep Just the Doctor AwayNatural

An Apple a Day Doesn't Keep Just the Doctor Away

Apples appear to extend lifespan by 10 percent

March 3, 2011·1 min read
Double Up on Vitamin DNatural

Double Up on Vitamin D

Adults need far more vitamin D than thought to fight breast and colon cancer, multiple sclerosis, type 1 diabetes

March 3, 2011·1 min read
Don't Count Out Carbs EntirelyNatural

Don't Count Out Carbs Entirely

Carbohydrates can provide energy and protect from disease

February 24, 2011·1 min read
Into the WormholeNatural

Into the Wormhole

Researchers study how roundworm infection can promote intestinal healing

February 23, 2011·2 min read
Resveratrol and Rapamycin: A Power CoupleNatural

Resveratrol and Rapamycin: A Power Couple

Resveratrol compound combined with immunosuppresant drug may provide benefit for breast cancer patients

February 16, 2011·1 min read
The Power of PurpleNatural

The Power of Purple

Lavender oil shown to be effective against fungal infections

February 16, 2011·1 min read
Fooled by Folic Acid?Natural

Fooled by Folic Acid?

Folic acid supplement shown to increase risk of breast cancer in female rats

February 15, 2011·1 min read
See It All with Fish OilNatural

See It All with Fish Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids shown to prevent retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration

February 14, 2011·1 min read
Process This: Babies Who Eat Better May Grow Up to be SmarterNatural

Process This: Babies Who Eat Better May Grow Up to be Smarter

Infant, toddler diets high in processed foods associated with lower IQs later on in childhood

February 12, 2011·1 min read
The Great OutdoorsNatural

The Great Outdoors

Outdoor exercise provides more benefits than indoor exercise

February 12, 2011·1 min read
Trade in the Blue for the BlackNatural

Trade in the Blue for the Black

Study finds black rice high in anthocyanin antioxidants, which help fight heart disease, cancer

February 8, 2011·1 min read
Vegans Vexed?Natural

Vegans Vexed?

Study indicates vegans are at increased risk of atherosclerosis and blood clots

February 3, 2011·1 min read
A Replacement for Hormone Replacement TherapyNatural

A Replacement for Hormone Replacement Therapy

Black cohosh, a natural supplement for menopause, does not cause liver damage

February 2, 2011·1 min read
Replenish Deliciously Natural

Replenish Deliciously

Chocolate milk shown to be more effective than sports drink at repairing muscles following workout

February 2, 2011·1 min read