Most U.S. households can't survive even a small financial emergency – Part I

0000000000000 (Natural News) Recent reports have indicated that American households are in dire straits, financially speaking. After eight years of little economic growth under former President Barack Obama’s job-killing, regulatory-heavy policies, Americans are hurting. Here is just some of the data. As reported at Collapse.news, Americans’ household credit card debt has surpassed $1 trillion, the … Read more

Australian woman gives birth to 13-pound baby without epidural – Austin American-Statesman

Austin American-Statesman Australian woman gives birth to 13-pound baby without epiduralAustin American-StatesmanA mother in Australia knew she was expecting a big baby, but even she was shocked when she realized how much her new bundle of joy weighed. Natashia Corrigan gave birth in January to Brian, who weighed a whopping 13.4 pounds, according to News … Read more

Trans Fat Bans May Have Cut Heart Attacks, Strokes – WebMD

National Post Trans Fat Bans May Have Cut Heart Attacks, StrokesWebMDWEDNESDAY, April 12, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Could the contents of your cupcake affect your heart attack risk? It seems so, according to a new study that found lower rates of heart attack and stroke in communities that restrict trans fats in foods …National digest: … Read more

What to know about new advice on prostate cancer test – CBS News

CBS News What to know about new advice on prostate cancer testCBS NewsCHICAGO — Should middle-aged men get routine blood tests for prostate cancer? An influential health panel that once said no now says maybe. It says certain men may benefit as long as they understand the potential harms. Some key things to know about …Prostate … Read more

9 cases of rat lungworm disease, which affects brain, spinal cord, confirmed on Hawaiian island of Maui – WLS-TV

WLS-TV 9 cases of rat lungworm disease, which affects brain, spinal cord, confirmed on Hawaiian island of MauiWLS-TVThe Hawaii State Department of Health has confirmed six cases of rat lungworm disease on the island of Maui and three cases on the Big Island over the past three months, an official said Monday. No deaths have … Read more

Heavy intake of antibiotics linked to deadly bowel cancer

(Natural News) Heavy antibiotic use may significantly increase the odds of developing bowel cancer, a recent study revealed. Bowel cancer is a type of malignancy that starts in the colon or rectum. Also known as colorectal cancer, the disease is currently the third most common type of cancer in the U.S. Recent statistics show that… … Read more

People who shoot at indoor ranges found to have shockingly high blood levels of lead, the heavy metal used to make bullets

(Natural News) New research calls for the phase out of lead bullets at shooting ranges as long-term exposure may lead to serious medical conditions. According to the researchers, lead fragments and fumes are released every time shooters fire their weapons. As a result, shooters inhale the fumes, while lead residues stick to their hands and might be… … Read more

EMP Commission Chairman confirms that a nuclear EMP attack could kill 90% of the U.S. population

(Natural News) A few weeks back, former CIA Director James Woolsey and EMP Commission Chairman Dr. Vincent Pry from the Task Force on National and Homeland Security, published an article on TheHill.com, where they argued that a nuclear EMP attack could wipe out 90% of the U.S. population. Woolsey and Pry cite the Congressional EMP… … Read more