20 canned cat food products from popular brands recalled due to dangerously low levels of nutrients

(Natural News) Three separate brands of cat food manufactured by the J.M. Smucker Company have been recalled after tests discovered that they were dangerously low in an essential nutrient, the company announced in conjunction with the FDA. Cat food has been recalled from specific varieties and lots of the brands 9Lives, EverPet and Special Kitty…. … Read more

Finland unveils drastic plan to make their nation virtually tobacco-free by 2040

(Natural News) We’re all familiar with designated nonsmoking areas in restaurants and other public places. But how about a nonsmoking country? Could it be? If Finland has its way, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The country’s goal is to be mostly tobacco-free by 2040. And that trend might waft over into the rest of… … Read more

NHS doctors, nurses say government-run healthcare a dismal failure that puts lives at risk

(Natural News) British doctors and nurses are warning that the nation’s government-run healthcare system is in such bad shape that many patients’ lives are being put at risk. A group of leading doctors from the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) have sent a letter to prime minister Theresa May saying that the NHS “will fail”… … Read more

Mexico Confirms First Case of Zika-Related Birth Defect – New York Times

The Indian Express Mexico Confirms First Case of Zika-Related Birth DefectNew York TimesMEXICO CITY — Mexico’s health ministry has confirmed the first case of a Zika-related severe birth defect known as microcephaly. The ministry said in a statement Friday that the child was premature and died at birth. It was born to a 25-year-old woman … Read more

Altria investigating if recalled tobacco products were tampered with – Reuters

USA TODAY Altria investigating if recalled tobacco products were tampered withReutersAltria Group Inc said on Friday it was working with authorities to investigate if the smokeless tobacco products it recalled earlier this week were tampered with. The company said on Tuesday it recalled some smokeless tobacco products after eight …Smokeless tobacco company issues recall after … Read more

CDC: Widespread flu leads to 7 new deaths in kids – CIDRAP

Syracuse.com CDC: Widespread flu leads to 7 new deaths in kidsCIDRAPFlu activity in the United States continued to rise last week, with most indicators increasing and seven more pediatric flu deaths reported, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its regular update.Flu spreads across 40 states: Missouri listed as ‘high’KY3Health … Read more

Immigrant Doctors Provide Better Care, According to a Study of 1.2 Million Hospitalizations – Harvard Business Review

Harvard Business Review Immigrant Doctors Provide Better Care, According to a Study of 1.2 Million HospitalizationsHarvard Business ReviewOn January 27 President Trump signed an executive order blocking citizens, including doctors, from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the U.S. for 90 days. This may have a measurable impact on the U.S. health care system. Many doctors … Read more