Not so squeaky clean after all: Rubber ducks and other bath toys found to be riddled with harmful bacteria

(Natural News) Remember that catchy song in Sesame Street that partly goes, “Rubber duckie, joy of joys/ When I squeeze you, you make noise”? That line from the longtime kiddie show that parents also watch may not hold water, after all. A team of researchers from Eawag, ETH Zurich and the University of Illinois found… … Read more

Major financial losses in middle age can KILL you: Research shows that the stress of losing your nest egg increases risk of early death by 50%

(Natural News) Do you want to live longer? Then exercise, have a nutritious diet, maintain an ideal body weight, and keep in touch with family and friends. New research added one more must: financial stability. The study, led by Dr. Lindsay Pool, research assistant professor of preventive medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine showed… … Read more

Are you losing your hair? Common chemicals could be to blame; try natural ingredients instead

(Natural News) Our hair is the crown we never take off. It tells a lot about us — our health, hygienic practices, etc. Sometimes, however, that supposed crowning glory turns dull and limp. The strands break and fall out, and we’re faced with an embarrassing problem: hair loss. Your shampoo may be the culprit. That… … Read more

A “luxury space hotel” will be open for business in just a few years

(Natural News) Have you ever wanted to spend your honeymoon, anniversary, or any special occasion in space? If space start-up Orion Span delivers on its promise, you’ll be able to book its Aurora Station space hotel in as little as four years, according to a Space.com article. “We are launching the first-ever affordable luxury space… … Read more

DIY antibacterial spray for your workout equipment

(Natural News) No one likes working out on gross and smelly yoga mats, but most cleaning products contain toxic chemicals that can harm you and the environment. To keep your workout gear clean and fresh without resorting to harmful chemicals, try making a DIY antibacterial spray. (h/t to Blog.PaleoHacks.com) With this toxin-free spray, you won’t… … Read more

Penn State says outdoors is “too risky” for student clubs… all activities must be held on campus

(Natural News) After nearly one hundred years of organizing outdoor activities, the Penn State Outing Club has been instructed by officials at Pennsylvania State University that they are no longer allowed to go outside on student-led trips due to safety concerns. The decision to ban outdoors-focused activities on the grounds that they are too risky… … Read more