(Natural News) In our topsy-turvy world, it’s hard to predict from one week to the next what will happen. Political unrest at home and abroad, the potential for nuclear war and even a global economic collapse loom large on the horizon. But while those macro-issues are certainly cause for concern, most people are just trying… … Read more
(Natural News) A British campaign called the PJ Paralysis Initiative has been launched by staff members of the Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) National Health System (NHS) Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom. Its goal is to encourage patients in hospitals to dress in their own clothes as soon as they feel able to move around…. … Read more
(Natural News) A company called 23andMe, which provides do-it-yourself home genetic testing kits for assessing your risk for at least 10 diseases, has just been granted permission by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to start selling such tests directly to the public for $199 a pop. The testing kits promise to determine your chances… … Read more
(Natural News) A recent study has revealed that deep breathing can help manage stress. Researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine and their colleagues have identified the exact neurons that link breathing and states of mind. These states of mind include attention, relaxation, anxiety, and excitement. According to the findings of the paper, first… … Read more
(Natural News) Could a vegan diet really help with weight loss? While there are many reasons people choose to follow a vegan diet and lifestyle, such as concerns about animal welfare and cruelty, the environment and sustainability, there are also many health-related reasons to embark on a vegan path. Following a vegan diet can be… … Read more
(Natural News) Drinking water quality is an issue that does not usually get a lot of attention, which is pretty astounding considering the fact that clean water is one of life’s basic necessities. However, the drinking water crisis taking place in Flint, Michigan, has brought this issue to light as concerns mount over plans by… … Read more
(Natural News) Contrary to popular belief, eating foods with a high salt content do not induce thirst, a landmark study revealed. According to researchers, high salt intake does the exact opposite by retaining more water, which in turn prompts the body to use less of it. To carry out the study, a team of international researchers from the German… … Read more
(Natural News) You may have heard the expression, especially among older people, that “age is just a number,” and that just because a person gets older doesn’t mean they should just curl up on a couch and wait to die. At least, that’s what one 80-year-old retired Army colonel and personal trainer believes, anyway. That’s… … Read more
Washington Post This is an update to the FDA Drug Safety Communications:FDA.govFDA evaluating the potential risks of using codeine cough-and-cold medicines in children issued on July 1, 2015, and; FDA evaluating the risks of using the pain medicine tramadol in children aged 17 and younger issued on September 21, 2015.Don’t Give Kids Cough Syrup Or … Read more
(Natural News) Taking cannabis-based medicine may significantly reduce the number of seizures by half in children and adults with a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS), according to a recent study. Researchers said Lennox-Gastaut syndrome starts in childhood, and that patients with LGS experience multiple kinds of seizures: drop seizures and tonic-clonic seizures. During… … Read more