(Natural News) Though food quantity has long been associated with good health, food quality may in fact play a much bigger role, especially in mid to late adulthood. A long-term, high-quality diet can minimize the chances of developing cardiometabolic conditions later in life. That was the conclusion that researchers came to in a new multi-ethnic… … Read more
(Natural News) Every tech giant has a dirty little secret that behind its market success. In the early days of dial-up internet, for example, AOL (which stands for America On Line) earned most of its revenues from pay-by-the-hour connection fees that granted users access to adult chat rooms. Google’s success has been ensured by it… … Read more
Healthline Alternative Treatments More Than Double Risk of Death for Cancer PatientsHealthlineUnproven treatments for breast and lung cancers are especially dangerous, researchers say. So, why do people opt for these alternatives? cancer. Alternative cancer treatments that seem too good to be true may actually be dangerous. In fact, these …Risk Of Death Doubled By Alternative Cancer … Read more
The Detroit News Michigan regulator: Shut down medical pot shopsThe Detroit NewsLansing — A member of a state board charged with creating new rules for the virtually unregulated medical marijuana industry on Monday called for all existing dispensaries to be shuttered until official licenses can be doled out. But the board tabled …Medical marijuana board … Read more
CNN Johnson & Johnson ordered to pay $417 million in talcum powder caseCNN(CNN) On Monday, a jury awarded a California woman $417 million because she developed ovarian cancer and had used Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder for decades. The award includes $70 million in compensatory damages and $347 million in punitive …LA jury hits Johnson & … Read more
Minneapolis Star Tribune Mayo dispute with Albert Lea draws ‘concern’ from DaytonMinneapolis Star TribuneGov. Mark Dayton’s administration expressed “serious concerns” Monday over Mayo Clinic’s plan to remove key inpatient and obstetrics services from its hospital in Albert Lea, a plan that has triggered sustained opposition by civic leaders in the …AG’s review of Mayo’s Albert … Read more
Patch.com Another Round Of Delco Mosquito Spraying On The WayPatch.comDelaware County is planning to spray more areas in an effort to control the adult mosquito population and limit the potential spread of West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne illnesses in the county, according to an announcement Monday. County …Wisconsin Confirms 1st Human West Nile Cases … Read more
Washington Post ‘Such a tiny creature’: Former English rugby star details Lyme disease nightmareWashington PostThe bite was minuscule, so tiny that Matt Dawson, England’s former international rugby star, didn’t really think much about it until he began feeling awful. But that tick bite led to Lyme disease and 18 months of cascading health issues that … Read more
Washington Post A zoo thought a storm made a gorilla stop eating. She had terminal cancer.Washington PostWhen Tiffany’s handlers first noticed something off with her this month, they thought, too hopefully, that a storm from the night earlier had spooked her. When the gorilla didn’t eat right for days, they hoped it was a toothache. … Read more
Licorice roots have a flavorful history, having been used in ancient Egyptian teas and in traditional Chinese medicines, all the way to today as a flavoring agent and candy. And some women now take licorice extracts as supplements to treat menopausal symptoms. But scientists caution that licorice could pose a health risk by interacting with … Read more