Month: June 2018

Chemists finally identify the molecule responsible for a carcinogen in recycled wastewater

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(Natural News) Thanks to a recent study by California-based chemists, recycled water may become much safer for consumption. The researchers announced that they have tracked down the specific chemical molecule responsible for the creation of a highly potent carcinogen in treated wastewater, according to a ScienceDaily article. Formally known as N-nitrosodimethyalmine, NDMA is a cancer-causing… … Read more

Stressing over weight gain? The timing of stress responses found to impact conversion of fat cells

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(Natural News) When it comes to managing one’s weight, it’s known that diet plays a huge role. After all, how big or small you become through weight management depends a lot on what you eat. But did you know that there are a number of other important factors involved as well? Indeed, and your stress levels… … Read more

New hardy tick infesting New Jersey expected to migrate westward, experts warn the public to be extra careful

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(Natural News) A foreign breed of tick has claimed New Jersey as its own. First discovered on an infected sheep in Hunterdon County last fall, the East Asian or Longhorned tick (Haemaphysalis longicornis) has since been found in other areas of New Jersey, namely Union County. However, experts warn that it may only be a… … Read more

Symbiotic farming: Using sheep to graze weeds on coffee plantations found to be beneficial economically, agriculturally, and environmentally

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(Natural News) Could sheep help solve the weed problem troubling coffee plantations? According to an investigative team from the National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ), they most certainly can. So much so that they found the use of sheep to be highly beneficial from economic, agronomic, and environmental viewpoints. To arrive… … Read more

You’ll sleep better without the sleep tracking app – Experts recommend turning OFF the smartphone at least 30 minutes before sleeping

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(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in three Americans are sleep-deprived. This shocking statistic is believed to be the reason many of us are overweight, practicing unhealthy lifestyle habits, and dying younger. And while the pharmaceutical industry pushes for more chemical drugs that can help us sleep better,… … Read more

Want to remember your dreams? Study says foods rich in vitamin B6 help you remember your nighttime adventures

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(Natural News) Do you remember any of your dreams when you wake up in the morning? Or do you feel frustrated when you can’t recall anything but incoherent fragments? According to a study, eating foods like bananas, fish, and potatoes can help you remember your dreams. The study was spearheaded by experts from the University of Adelaide, and… … Read more

Are CVS pharmacies illegally sharing your medication secrets with others?

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(Natural News) When you go to a pharmacy, you expect a certain level of confidentiality. Even if you don’t know the ins and outs of the law, most Americans are aware of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) laws that protect their privacy when it comes to medical matters. However, it appears that… … Read more