Scared of the dentist? Scientists claim fear of dental drilling may be genetic

(Natural News) Whether it’s the whirring sound of the drill, the blinding sensation of the overhead light, or merely the sight of that familiar padded reclining chair, the prospect of going to the dentist can be enough to make normally fearless individuals more than a little queasy. For some, this fear is so intense that… … Read more

Fast food diets causing majority of stroke and diabetes deaths across U.S.

(Natural News) Health care specialists have been advising the general public to cut back on fast food consumption for years, and for good reason. Recent data showed that poor dietary habits accounted for nearly half of all cardiometabolic deaths in the U.S. Researchers at the Tufts University in Massachusetts found that there were more than 702,000… … Read more

New bill would allow farmers to sue Monsanto if GMO crops invade their property

(Natural News) Farmer’s in Oregon could finally get a win in their fight against companies like Monsanto. House Bill 2739 is under consideration and, if passed, it would allow farmers and landowners to sue biotech patent holders like Monsanto for essentially trespassing on their property. The House Bill 2739 summary states that it “Allows cause of action against… … Read more

Explosion in rickets, gout and scarlet fever caused by processed junk food and inflationary monetary policy

(Natural News) Poor diet, financial insecurity, and falling standards of living are factors that contribute to the rising incidence of Victorian-era diseases — such as gout, rickets, scarlet fever, and syphilis — in modern-day Great Britain. The U.K. Faculty of Public Health (FPH) stressed that poor wage growth and persistent inflation has greatly affected nutrition intake… … Read more

10 easy ways to detox heavy metals from your body

(Natural News) Full detox, cleanses, and juicing all help rid the body of heavy metals and other toxins. However, certain detox methods are linked to various discomforts such as sore throat, constipation, and body aches. These symptoms may also include nausea, skin rashes, and flu-like conditions. In this article, we will give you tips on how to… … Read more

Scientists convert spinach leaves into human heart tissue — that beats – Washington Post

Washington Post Scientists convert spinach leaves into human heart tissue — that beatsWashington PostIf an overhyped vegetable existed before marketers coined the term superfood — and long before Oprah Winfrey chatted up acai berries with Dr. Oz — look no further than spinach. (Here’s to Popeye, eating the stuff by the can to inflate his … Read more

Tick, tick, tick – The Sun Chronicle

The Sun Chronicle Tick, tick, tickThe Sun ChronicleHill checks Emma, a 9-year-old Labrador-beagle-rottweiler mix, for ticks. (Photo by Paul Connors / Sun Chronicle staff). Spring Ticks. Veterinarian Bruce Hill displays a tick at DeWitt Animal Hospital in Plainville. (Photo by Paul Connors / Sun …Connecticut officials bracing for bad year for ticksFOX 61Checking for ticks … Read more

Health: Researchers grow heart tissue on spinach leaves – 11alive.com

11alive.com Health: Researchers grow heart tissue on spinach leaves11alive.comWORCESTER, MASS. – Through a series of experiments, a team of researchers have grown beating human heart cells on spinach leaves. Current bioengineering techniques, like 3-D printing, can’t build the intricate, branching network of blood vessels that …Scientists change spinach leaves from heart-healthy to actual human heart tissueThe … Read more

Drug Dosage Doubled Before Girl Live-Streamed Suicide – WTXL ABC 27

WTXL ABC 27 Drug Dosage Doubled Before Girl Live-Streamed SuicideWTXL ABC 27MIAMI, Fla. (AP) – A month before a South Florida foster child live-streamed her suicide on Facebook Live, the dosage of an antidepressant given to her was doubled by a doctor. The Miami Herald (http://hrld.us/2nCPVN9 ) reported Sunday that Zoloft, the …Antidepressant dose doubled before … Read more