Year: 2017

Mind-reading technology lets locked-in sufferers communicate – and they report feeling happy – The Independent

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The Independent Mind-reading technology lets locked-in sufferers communicate – and they report feeling happyThe IndependentThe technology to control a computer using only your thoughts has existed for decades. Yet we’ve made limited progress in using it for its original purpose: helping people with severe disabilities to communicate. Until now, that is. A new study has … Read more

Can Air Pollution Heighten Alzheimer's Risk? – WebMD

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Los Angeles Times Can Air Pollution Heighten Alzheimer’s Risk?WebMDWEDNESDAY, Feb. 1, 2017 (HealthDay News) — Air pollution may cause more than just lung disease: New research suggests that if tiny particles in the air from power plants and cars are inhaled, they might also invade the brain, increasing the risk for …Air pollution increases likelihood of … Read more

This State Is the Nation's Happiest, for the 6th Time in Annual Poll – Live Science

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Live Science This State Is the Nation’s Happiest, for the 6th Time in Annual PollLive ScienceHawaii once again tops the list of happiest states in the country, according to a new poll. In 2016, residents of the Aloha State scored highest on Gallup-Healthways’ annual survey of well-being, with a score of 65.2 out of 100. … Read more

Health insurers warn of wider defections from ACA marketplaces for 2018 – Washington Post

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Washington Post Health insurers warn of wider defections from ACA marketplaces for 2018Washington PostLeaders for the health insurance industry, state insurance commissioners and brokers warned Wednesday that more health plans almost certainly will defect from Affordable Care Act marketplaces unless Congress and the Trump administration provide some …Indiana Looks To Extend Medicaid Experiment Started Under ObamacareNPRObamaCare: … Read more

Tall or short? Rare genes linked to height – International Business Times UK

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International Business Times UK Tall or short? Rare genes linked to heightInternational Business Times UKScientists have identified 83 new rare genetic variants that influence human height, in what is the largest research about human height to date. Despite their low frequency, these genes appear to have a very significant impact on how tall people are … Read more

Dairy industry monopolists pushing to criminalize “milk” label for all nut milks

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(Natural News) Big Dairy is making another effort to suppress non-dairy alternatives, with a new bill before Congress that would order the FDA to punish companies that use terms such as “milk,” “cheese,” or “yogurt” on products not made with cow’s milk. The bill targets products such as soy milk, almond milk, soy yogurt, and… … Read more

Proposed North Dakota law would legalize raw milk and end “milk prohibition”

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(Natural News) Members of the North Dakota legislature have introduced a bill that would allow for the direct sale of raw milk and raw milk products from producer to consumer. If passed, the new law would deal a blow to federal hegemony over the states. The Tenth Amendment Center educates citizens on states’ rights that… … Read more

Genetically engineered cyborg dragonflies now being weaponized for surveillance missions

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(Natural News) Imagine a swarm of genetically-engineered cyborg insects capable of flying around undetected while engaging in spying and other activities on behalf of government intelligence, the military or law enforcement agencies – or for that matter, a foreign power or terrorist organization. It may sound like science fiction, but the technology is real, and… … Read more

Study: E.coli grows more powerful when given antibiotics

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(Natural News) A new study from across the pond has found that antibiotics can actually prompt bacteria populations to grow faster than if they were left alone. The shocking findings also revealed that E. coli — the bacteria known for causing food poisoning — developed stronger antibiotic resistance with every dose of the drugs. And when the… … Read more

Report finds chemicals in one-third of fast food packaging – CNN

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CNN Report finds chemicals in one-third of fast food packagingCNN(CNN) Most of the time, when you order fast food, you know exactly what you’re getting: an inexpensive meal that tastes great but is probably loaded with fat, cholesterol and sodium. But it turns out that the packaging your food comes in could also …Researchers: Fast … Read more