Smokers who get boob jobs risk their nipples falling off from lack of oxygen; doctors have found that leeches may help save them

(Natural News) It’s common knowledge that smoking is bad for the health: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicates that it is the leading cause of preventable death. It also damages the body in the worst possible way – nearly every organ in the body is harmed because of smoking. To add another hazard to… … Read more

New “living” tattoos are made with a 3D printer, respond to changes in the environment

(Natural News) If you like body art, but you aren’t quite committed to having a tattoo, this may be the next best thing: Engineers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a 3-D printing technique that uses ink from “genetically programmed living cells” to create temporary “living tattoos.” These tattoos can be attached… … Read more

Fitbit backfire: Woman shares her story of gaining weight with the device, and how she ditched both by “listening to her body” and sharing daily exercise with a friend

(Natural News) If you received a FitBit as a Christmas gift, and you’re super excited because you believe it’s going to help you to lose tons of weight, the story of Fiona Benbow might give you pause. The 39-year-old mom of two actually gained 14 pounds in the month she used the device. That doesn’t… … Read more

Dr. Phil outed for allegedly providing drugs and alcohol to addiction victims to make his shows more entertaining

(Natural News) The list of celebrities in the doghouse continues to grow — and the latest offender is the infamous reality TV show host, Dr. Phil. The show, and others like it, have often come under fire for seemingly exploiting the plight of their guests, but reports now claim Dr. Phil and his team were… … Read more

Could music be the new medicine? Project raising funds to test 2,500 year-old theory

(Natural News) Music can have a transformative effect on your mood. Whether it’s an uplifting song that makes you feel ready to tackle your workout, or a perfectly-timed sad tune that gets the tears flowing while you’re watching a movie, there is no denying that music can be very powerful. This has prompted some experts… … Read more

Real life sci-fi: Minority Report-style security system in China called “Dragonfly Eye” uses AI to identify criminals using a massive facial recognition database

(Natural News) When moviegoers spent more than $132 million at the box office to watch Tom Cruise in the film Minority Report play the role of a futuristic police officer who utilized artificial intelligence (AI) technology to arrest individuals for committing “pre-crimes,” many of them probably had no idea that this dystopian concept would one… … Read more

Consciousness, cognitive function, memory storage: Scientists study the role of the thalamus

(Natural News) It is a fact that the thalamus, which is located in the center of the brain, is the “relay center” that delivers incoming sensory information so the other parts of the brain can process it. However, clinical findings have implied that certain sections of the thalamus could also have a crucial role in consciousness… … Read more

Study shows probiotics help reverse gastrointestinal distress and symptoms of depression

(Natural News) Depression, a leading cause of disease and injury the world over, may have met its match in probiotics. This benefit, based on a study conducted by researchers from McMaster University, does not only apply to depression, but it also extends to gastrointestinal upset, a condition that can mean anywhere from diarrhea to gastrointestinal… … Read more

PROOF that Hillary Clinton got special treatment by the FBI, which exonerated her even though she committed serious crimes

(Natural News) It must be nice being Hillary Clinton. You can break the law as many times as you want, demonstrate to the American people that you are corrupt to the core on numerous different occasions, and even sell out the entire country, all without any legal consequences whatsoever. According to Representative Matt Gaetz of… … Read more