(Natural News) A Butler County, Ohio, judge has just ruled that private data from a pacemaker can be used as evidence in an indictment for aggravated arson and insurance fraud, according to the Journal-News. Earlier this year, authorities from Ohio arrested a 59-year-old man, Ross Compton, for allegedly starting a fire at his Court Donegal… … Read more
(Natural News) The nation’s health has seen better days: 100 million people in the United States has diabetes or pre-diabetes, the precursor condition to this serious disease. This grim figure comes from the bi-annual National Diabetes Statistics Report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), reported Yahoo.com. “Consistent with previous trends, our research… … Read more
(Natural News) Retail behemoth Amazon, which is already being eyed by some lawmakers who are concerned about its attempts to monopolize virtually every industry the company ventures into, is now aiming for complete dominance over Big Pharma, which will lead to monopolization of the retail drug market. As reported by the U.K.’s Daily Mail, there… … Read more
A series of educational videos delivered by text or email successfully encouraged new mothers to use safe sleep practices for their babies, reducing the risk of sudden unexpected infant death, a new… View original article Author:
New York Daily News Washington state anti-marijuana billboard aimed at Latinos sparks outrageNew York Daily NewsA Washington State Department of Health anti-marijuana billboard aimed at the Latino community has sparked outrage after some deemed its message offensive. The billboard, which reads “We don’t need pot to have fun, we’re Hispanics, we’re cool by …An Anti-Weed Billboard … Read more
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BBC News Should you finish a course of antibiotics?BBC NewsIt is time to reconsider the widespread advice that people should always complete an entire course of antibiotics, experts in the BMJ say. They argue there is not enough evidence to back the idea that stopping pills early encourages antibiotic resistance.The Myth of Antibiotics: ‘Complete the … Read more
Washington Post Blowing smoke? E-cigarettes might help smokers quitWashington PostPeople who used e-cigarettes were more likely to kick the habit than those who didn’t, a new study found. Nicotine patches, gums and medications are known to aid smoking cessation, but there’s no consensus on whether vaping devices can help …E-cigarettes linked to helping people quit smokingThe … Read more
WSBT-TV FDA panel votes against approving Intellipharma’s opioid painkillerReuters(Reuters) – A panel of independent advisers to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration overwhelmingly concluded on Wednesday that there is not enough evidence to support approval of Intellipharmaceutics International Inc’s long-acting opioid painkiller.FDA panel votes against ‘abuse-deterrent’ opioid with blue dyeABC NewsFDA Committee Votes Down Approval … Read more
New York Times Case of Zika Virus, Likely Spread by Mosquito, Is Reported in TexasNew York TimesAn Aedes aegypti mosquito, which can carry the Zika virus, seen through a microscope. Officials in Texas reported what they believe is a case of mosquito transmission of the virus within the state’s border, the first within the continental … Read more
NBCNews.com British Judge Sets Deadline for Parents to Agree on Baby Charlie Gard’s FateNBCNews.comLONDON — A British judge gave the parents of Charlie Gard until noon on Thursday to agree on arrangements for his death with the hospital caring for him, failing which he would be transferred to a hospice where his ventilation tube would … Read more