NPR Understanding The History Behind Communities’ Vaccine FearsNPRAll four of Anab Gulaid’s children have received their vaccinations on the recommended schedule. As Somali-American residents of Minneapolis, that puts them in the minority. Fewer than half of Minnesota children of Somali descent have received the MMR …Measles Outbreak Sickens Dozens of Minnesota SomalisNBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthThe measles … Read more
Huffington Post Black Americans Are Living Longer But Health Disparities Persist, CDC SaysHuffington PostHealth gaps mean African Americans are still more likely to die at a younger age. David Beasley. PeopleImages via Getty Images. ADVERTISEMENT. AdChoices. African-Americans are generally living longer than in 2000, but health disparities mean they are …1.2 million children likely suffer from … Read more
New York Times Fasting Offers No Special Weight Loss BenefitsNew York TimesAlternate-day fasting has gained some popularity as a weight-loss technique, but a rigorous trial has found that it works no better than ordinary calorie restriction. Researchers randomized 100 overweight and obese people to one of three groups: …Does fasting on alternate days work? A new … Read more
CBS News Researchers use gene editing to eliminate HIV infection in miceCBS NewsLast Updated May 3, 2017 10:46 PM EDT. Have researchers taken a step closer to developing an eventual cure for HIV? A Temple University-led team hopes so, by using a gene editing technique to successfully remove HIV infection from lab mice.CRISPR Eliminates HIV … Read more
(Natural News) President Donald J. Trump is often accused of being a climate change “denier” because he – like thousands of climatologists and scientists – is not convinced that 1) the climate is changing because of human activity, and 2) that the earth is warming for the same reason. While Bill Nye the “Science Guy”… … Read more
(Natural News) When it comes to ancient, folk wisdom, it is important to use common sense, logic, and intelligence to do the right thing. Folk medicine consists of traditional healing methods used by our ancestors to cure diseases and promote emotional and physical well-being. These remedies have been handed down from generation to generation by… … Read more
(Natural News) Taking a few moments each day to quiet your mind can reduce stress, depression, pain, and fight inflammatory diseases on a genetic level. While the scientific world often remains skeptical about the healing powers of this ancient technique, sometimes we don’t need scientific proof since there is no denying that this non-invasive technique… … Read more
(Natural News) An intriguing new study has presented evidence that the first-known Americans may have arrived earlier than originally believed. However, they weren’t members of Homo sapiens, the progenitor species of all modern humans. According to the research published in the journal Nature, the earliest inhabitants of the North American continent were Neanderthals that landed… … Read more
(Natural News) Have you ever wondered exactly HOW hemp extracts are analyzed using laboratory instrumentation to determine the concentration of cannabinoids such as CBD, THC, CBD-A and more? In this video, the Health Ranger narrates a fascinating (and highly technical) screen capture walkthrough of a mass spec laboratory analysis of hemp extracts. This video covers:… … Read more
(Natural News) Recent emergency weather events reminded me again of why it is important to keep our prepping supplies current and fresh, and a bugout bag close at hand at all times, whether we’re at work, at play or at home. In one of the first tornadic events of the season, CBS DFW reported that… … Read more