Gulf of Mexico DEAD ZONE caused by agricultural runoff from U.S. farms

(Natural News) Every year, a hypoxic zone appears along the Gulf of Mexico. Otherwise known as a “dead zone,” it is an area of water that contains little to no oxygen. The significantly reduced levels essentially makes the body of water a biological desert. Hypoxic zones usually occur around summertime. But while these areas are… … Read more

Moderate drinking protects your brain as you age… really

(Natural News) A nearly 30-year old cohort study has found that moderate drinking can improve the cognitive health of middle- to upper-class white adults. These findings, while limited to its homogeneity, could potentially indicate a medically preventive effect in social drinking. Should the data be further verified across all races and ages, moderate consumption of… … Read more

Is this why so many city dwellers have health issues? Air pollution found to radically increase stress hormones and alter metabolism

(Natural News) There really is something to be said for getting out into the fresh country air for a day. There is a tangible difference in how much better one feels in the country than in the city, especially if you have a very demanding job. While the stresses and strains of fast-paced city life… … Read more

Many more children will suddenly be diagnosed with high blood pressure – CNN

CNN Many more children will suddenly be diagnosed with high blood pressureCNN(CNN) More children and teens are likely to be categorized as having abnormal blood pressure during their annual wellness visits, based on new recommendations released Monday by the American Academy of Pediatrics. High blood pressure is mostly a …AAP Guideline Updates Practice for Pediatric HypertensionMedscapeMore … Read more

Pesticides sprayed on U.S. cities to fight Zika found to harm motor coordination and neuromuscular systems in children

(Natural News) Naled, a pesticide commonly used in Florida to ward off Zika-carrying mosquitoes, was associated with motor function deficits in Chinese babies, according to a study published in Environment International. As part of the study, a team of researchers at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health and the U-M Center for Human Growth and Development… … Read more

Batteries for Apple's new electric car will be made in China using toxic heavy metals

(Natural News) Chinese publication, Yicai Global has reported that global tech giant, Apple, is renewing its plans to be a major player in the electronic vehicle (EV) market, with operations to develop its own autonomous car on the way. Supposedly, Apple would be sourcing their batteries from leading Chinese manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL)…. … Read more

Every residential home could be its own power station, dramatically cutting dependence on the power grid

(Natural News) Utilizing solar power can save homes around 600 British Pounds ($775) in electricity bills every year. This was the conclusion made by a team of researchers from the Swansea University who found that installing solar storage technologies in buildings could cut energy consumption by more than 60 percent. The concept has already been… … Read more