The Detroit News Michigan regulator: Shut down medical pot shopsThe Detroit NewsLansing — A member of a state board charged with creating new rules for the virtually unregulated medical marijuana industry on Monday called for all existing dispensaries to be shuttered until official licenses can be doled out. But the board tabled …Medical marijuana board … Read more
CNN Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $417 million in talcum powder caseCNN(CNN) On Monday, a jury awarded a California woman $417 million because she developed ovarian cancer and had used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder for decades. The award includes $70 million in compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive …LA jury hits Johnson & … Read more
Minneapolis Star Tribune Mayo dispute with Albert Lea draws ‘concern’ from DaytonMinneapolis Star TribuneGov. Mark Dayton’s administration expressed “serious concerns” Monday over Mayo Clinic’s plan to remove key inpatient and obstetrics services from its hospital in Albert Lea, a plan that has triggered sustained opposition by civic leaders in the …AG’s review of Mayo’s Albert … Read more
Patch.com Another Round Of Delco Mosquito Spraying On The WayPatch.comDelaware County is planning to spray more areas in an effort to control the adult mosquito population and limit the potential spread of West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses in the county, according to an announcement Monday. County …Wisconsin Confirms 1st Human West Nile Cases … Read more
Washington Post ‘Such a tiny creature’: Former English rugby star details Lyme disease nightmareWashington PostThe bite was minuscule, so tiny that Matt Dawson, England’s former international rugby star, didn’t really think much about it until he began feeling awful. But that tick bite led to Lyme disease and 18 months of cascading health issues that … Read more
Washington Post A zoo thought a storm made a gorilla stop eating. She had terminal cancer.Washington PostWhen Tiffany’s handlers first noticed something off with her this month, they thought, too hopefully, that a storm from the night earlier had spooked her. When the gorilla didn’t eat right for days, they hoped it was a toothache. … Read more
Licorice roots have a flavorful history, having been used in ancient Egyptian teas and in traditional Chinese medicines, all the way to today as a flavoring agent and candy. And some women now take licorice extracts as supplements to treat menopausal symptoms. But scientists caution that licorice could pose a health risk by interacting with … Read more
(Natural News) While there have been countless books, movies and television shows about life after some type of apocalyptic event, chances are none of us will ever actually be forced to experience what its like trying to rebuild society from the ground up. More than likely, the majority of us will never be so hungry… … Read more
(Natural News) By now it is pretty self-evident that the United States is fighting a growing obesity problem. Most of us are aware that a diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables and high in junk food, along with a lifestyle virtually devoid of physical activity is making Americans overweight. Now, a startling new study by… … Read more
(Natural News) If there’s one nutrient that we need to consume on a daily basis, it’s protein. Not only does protein help us maintain and build up muscle mass, it curbs hunger and makes us less likely to snack in-between meals. Obtaining protein is commonly associated with meat consumption, but eating too much meat can… … Read more