Global chemical giants knew about the health dangers of dioxins DECADES before Vietnam

(Natural News) Among the many horrors of the Vietnam War was the United States military’s spraying of Agent Orange, a highly toxic defoliant, throughout the rainforests of the South Pacific. This egregious military action resulted in countless injuries and deaths – its lingering effects still rearing their ugly head today in veterans who were exposed… … Read more

Steroid injections given in the hip are associated with risk of bone death

(Natural News) Undergoing hip steroid injection treatment may do more harm than good in patients with osteoarthritis (OA), recent research shows. A team of health experts found that while steroids and anesthetics are commonly given to OA patients to relieve joint pain, the treatment may significantly increase the likelihood of suffering from subsequent bone death and… … Read more

People in their silver years are golden geese to Big Pharma: More than half are on at least 5 prescriptions, some more than 20

(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Age and Aging has revealed that seniors and pensioners across the U.K. are being overly medicated for various diseases, making them an instant target among big pharmaceutical companies. A team of researchers at the Cambridge Institute of Public Health pooled data from more than 15,000 older people in… … Read more

Protect yourself from blackmail: Cover your webcam, expert warns

(Natural News) Owning a laptop or computer doesn’t automatically mean that your information is safe from prying eyes. According to a report, hackers can now use webcams to secretly take footage of unsuspecting victims. These hackers then use the videos for blackmail. If you don’t cover your webcams, you run the risk of being blackmailed… … Read more

Dental hygiene found to affect Type 2 diabetes

(Natural News) People with Type 2 diabetes may manage their condition better if they regularly get checked for periodontal disease, according to recently published research. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences of the University of Barcelona in Spain who evaluated the effect of non-surgical periodontal… … Read more

Even ONE HOUR of social media can contribute to poor sleep in teens, according to research

(Natural News) With social media becoming increasingly popular, various issues have since been linked to its usage. The most recent of these was uncovered by Canadian researchers: They found that spending at least 60 minutes on social media could negatively impact your sleeping patterns. The more you used Facebook, Snapchat, or WhatsApp, the higher your… … Read more

This is the future of independent media if we do nothing

(Natural News) Alternative and independent media is under attack and needs your help to survive. (Article by Matt Agorist republished from SGTReport.com) The Free Thought Project is going offline. We are doing so for 72 hours to demonstrate the inevitable effect of social media censorship, Google organic traffic throttling, and Facebook’s attack on freedom-minded independent… … Read more