(Natural News) As advocacy against “conventional” GMO crops continues to grow, it comes as no surprise that the biotech industry has been doing its best to develop a new way to modify crops. One of the top concerns about current modification techniques is the transgenic component — which allows crops to be engineered to produce different proteins… … Read more
(Natural News) There is a radical, militant – and yes, fascist – organization that for all the world appears ready to engage in domestic terrorism against Americans. No, they aren’t backers of President Donald J. Trump and his supporters. In fact, judging by the materials you can download on the group’s website, it sure looks… … Read more
HuffPost Colorectal Cancer Death Rates Rise For Young White AdultsHuffPostYoung white people are increasingly dying of colorectal cancer, a disease typically associated with older people, according to a report published Aug. 8 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. “Death rates for colorectal cancer for adults …Colon cancer deaths rise among younger adults, and … Read more
NPR 47 Hospitals Slashed Their Use Of Two Key Heart Drugs After Huge Price HikesNPREven before media reports and a congressional hearing vilified Valeant Pharmaceuticals International for raising prices on a pair of lifesaving heart drugs, Dr. Umesh Khot knew something was very wrong. Khot is a cardiologist at the Cleveland Clinic …Steep Price Hikes … Read more
Washington Post Study: Doctors received more than $46 million from drug companies marketing opioidsWashington PostOne in 12 doctors has received money from drug companies marketing prescription opioid medications, according to a study released Wednesday afternoon. Researchers at Boston Medical Center found that from 2013 to 2015, 68,177 doctors received more …Many Doctors Get Goodies from Opioid … Read more
Healthline Study on Marijuana and Heart Health Stirs DebateHealthlineResearchers say long-term marijuana use can increase the risk of hypertension, but cannabis advocates say this particular study is faulty. marijuana and heart health. When it comes to heart health, is marijuana any safer for you than tobacco? A new …Marijuana use holds three-fold blood pressure death … Read more
(Natural News) A new study showed that while green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale are a staple food of people who are looking to stay fit, they can also be used by people who are looking to retain their brain power. According to the study that was published in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience and… … Read more
(Natural News) Diabetes has now reached epidemic proportions in the United States. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 30 million people across the nation currently have the disease, with over 1.7 million new cases diagnosed yearly. Plus, an astounding 86 million people aged 20 and over have prediabetes… … Read more
(Natural News) Mouthwash has been a crucial part of our oral hygiene habits for a number of years now, and in that time numerous ingredients have gone into the various brands of mouthwash lining grocery shelves. While some ingredients are relatively harmless, others aren’t. The bulk of mainstream mouthwashes are filled with unsafe chemicals and… … Read more
(Natural News) A new study has shed light on the ecological impact of America’s pet cats and dogs. The meat-eating habits of the 163 million cats and dogs in the United States contribute the equivalent of 64 million tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent methane and nitrous oxide annually. Moreover, they account for 25 to 30 percent… … Read more