Air pollution can cause birth defects: Women exposed before conceiving are 20% more likely to have babies with problems

(Natural News) According to a group of researchers, pregnant women need to take the measures to minimize their exposure to air pollution because it can cause birth defects. The results of the study reveal that women who are exposed to air pollution before they were pregnant have at least a 20 percent chance of giving birth… … Read more

Want to start an Ayurvedic diet? Here are some tips on how to begin

(Natural News) The ancient Indian healing art of Ayurveda roughly translates to “the science of life.” An Ayurvedic diet follows the principles of Ayurveda to help people achieve balance in their overall health and well-being. It’s not just about what you eat, but your entire manner of eating. Eating isn’t merely considered a form of physical nourishment,… … Read more

Acupuncture being recognized as an effective alternative in addiction recovery

(Natural News) Addiction recovery does not come easily. The addiction to substances, such as alcohol, tobacco, or opium and other drugs, can have such an overwhelming impact on one’s life that it can completely overtake one’s physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. If you are trying to get over an addiction, you can try… … Read more

Following a Mediterranean diet may blunt the effects of air pollution

(Natural News) The Mediterranean diet is popular among dieters because it has many health benefits, such as promoting weight loss and preventing heart attacks. According to a study, the diet can also “influence the association between long-term air pollution exposure and health effects.” The study involved researchers from the New York University School of Medicine. Antioxidants… … Read more

Drinking less alcohol lowers your risk of cancer, researchers conclude

(Natural News) Heavy drinking has always been linked to many health conditions. So it comes to no surprise that drinking less may be linked to a lower risk of cancer, as a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine suggests. Researchers found that people who drank less alcohol had a lower risk of cancer and death from… … Read more

Diabetes found to double your risk of cataracts, potential blindness

(Natural News) Getting diabetes doesn’t just mean having increased glucose levels — it also entails the risk of severe complications. In a study in the journal Eye, researchers found that people with diabetes are more likely to develop cataracts – which could lead to blindness. Researchers from Anglia Ruskin University, University of Basel, University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation… … Read more

House Speaker Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of Union address on January 29 – Reuters

House Speaker Pelosi invites Trump to deliver State of Union address on January 29  Reuters 116th Congress Live Updates: The House Changes Its Rules  The New York Times Nancy Pelosi elected House speaker, lays out agenda  CNN Pelosi may be Speaker again but House Democrats are about to find out that governing’s harder than campaigning  Fox News Speaker Pelosi … Read more

State of the Union 2019: Pelosi invites Trump to address Congress on January 29 – CBS News

State of the Union 2019: Pelosi invites Trump to address Congress on January 29  CBS News Nancy Pelosi elected House speaker, lays out agenda  CNN 116th Congress Live Updates: The House Changes Its Rules  The New York Times Pelosi may be Speaker again but House Democrats are about to find out that governing’s harder than campaigning  Fox News Speaker … Read more

Government shutdown: why national parks are getting trashed – Vox.com

Government shutdown: why national parks are getting trashed  Vox.com National parks left to rot during government shutdown: ‘I hope Congress is working hard … so we can have our parks back’  USA TODAY California National Parks thrashed amid government shutdown  Fox News Everything You Can’t Enjoy — the Parks, Museums and Panda Cam — as Government Shutdown Continues  PEOPLE.com … Read more

The L Train Isn’t Shutting Down After All. What Exactly Does That Mean? – The New York Times

The L Train Isn’t Shutting Down After All. What Exactly Does That Mean?  The New York Times Lyft says it is ‘optimistic’ about Andrew Cuomo’s solution to the L train shutdown after the ride-sharing service ran an ad campaign targeting stranded subway riders  INSIDER Cuomo plans to halt the dreaded L train shutdown  New York Post Full Shutdown … Read more