House panel votes to subpoena White House, Trump campaign aides – The Hill

House panel votes to subpoena White House, Trump campaign aides  The Hill House Judiciary Democrats authorize subpoenas for Mueller report  Fox News House panel authorizes subpoena for Mueller report as Trump backs away from calls for public release  CNN Barr’s letter says Mueller couldn’t prove obstruction — but that doesn’t make Trump innocent  NBC News Trump wants to distract … Read more

Imagining threats beforehand can make you less afraid of them when (or if) they occur

(Natural News) Newly published research in the journal Neuron provides novel insights on fear management. According to researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, imagining threats before they happen can weaken your response to them whenever — or if ever — they happen. The study has strong implications in the treatment of… … Read more

Slaughtering for food: The complicated clash between urban homesteaders and animal rights activists

(Natural News) If you’re one of those urban homesteaders who raise livestock, you might have had the experience of having an angry mob with pitchforks (or smartphones for that matter) at your front door. Animal rights activists fight for the proper care of animals. But rallying up in front of urban farmers’ homes might be… … Read more

First do no harm? 1 in 4 Americans have been prescribed “unnecessary” antibiotics, reveals study

(Natural News) As the world struggles to find a way to deal with the deadly problem of antibiotic resistance, it’s important to take a look at how we ended up in this situation in the first place – and one big factor has been unnecessary antibiotic use. You might like to think that every time… … Read more

Here’s a quick and easy guide to making your own cleaning products (and not kill yourself in the process)

(Natural News) Most store-bought cleaning products are expensive, and they usually contain chemicals that are bad for your health and the environment. To save money, learn how to make natural cleaning products using affordable and non-toxic ingredients that you can find around the house. (h/t to TheOrganicPrepper.com) Why are store-bought cleaning products bad for you? If… … Read more

Scientists explore the antihyperglycemic, antihyperlipidemic and anti-inflammatory properties of pointed gourd

(Natural News) A recent review published in the journal Food Science and Human Wellness found that pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica) has various biological activities that are beneficial to a person’s health. In the review, the team from Bangladesh analyzed the bioactive compounds in pointed gourd using scientific studies. Mainly found in tropical Asia, the pointed… … Read more

Researchers look at the cardioprotective, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties of maoberry

(Natural News) A study published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that maoberry (Antidesma bunius) contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties contribute to the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. A team of researchers at Mahidol University in Thailand sought to determine the effects of maoberry, an antioxidant-rich tropical fruit, on oxidative stress… … Read more

It’s a simple chain of cause-and-effect: Toxic green algae in Florida is the result of man-made pollution

(Natural News) An organism that has plagued Florida waters since 2017, bringing an assault of toxic green algae and red tide blooms, is finally disappearing, according to a report released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The announcement was made a few weeks after marine scientists observed that Karenia brevis, the microscopic algae responsible for… … Read more