MedWorm: Consumer Health Advice

No More Nosebleeds?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:56:23 +0100

What's the best way to prevent bloody noses in the winter from forced heat and dry air? Are there home remedies you recommend? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

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Violent Video Games?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:56:23 +0100

Do you think playing violent video games can lead to any long term dangers? I'm alarmed at how often my son plays these games, despite my efforts to discourage him. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

Gauging hype during Heart Month: 5 tests you might not need

Reuters: Health — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:28:10 +0100

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - February is American Heart Month and consumers will be bombarded with advice to keep their ticker healthy -- whether it's from the American Heart Association's Go Red For Women or the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's The Heart Truth. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Can Starch Harm Your Health?

Breast Cancer Chronicles — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:30:33 +0100

A study presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Conference in December confirmed that increasing the amount of starch in one’s diet, especially during the year following your diagnosis and (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)

Dr Le Fanu's live online health clinic - Friday 10 February

The Telegraph : Health Advice — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:21:26 +0100

Concerned about aches and pains? Worried about a medical condition? You can send in your questions to be answered by Dr James Le Fanu in our live clinic session at 10am every Friday morning. Email your ailments and concerns to drjames@telegraph.co.uk or drop them in the comments box by 5pm on Thursday. (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)

California Senate passes bill that prevents chiropractors from treating allergies

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

What's with the California State Legislation's perception of health care and health freedom? They recently passed a law allowing young girls to play vaccine-roulette with Gardasil without parental knowledge(http://www.naturalnews.com/033848_Merck_legislators.html). Now... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Breastfeeding absolutely vital for strengthening the developing lungs of children, research finds

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

New research published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine adds to the growing body of evidence showing that breastfeeding is crucial for proper human development. According to the research, babies who are breastfed develop stronger lungs... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Food inflation: Beef prices continue to skyrocket

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

A recent CBS article wrote of wholesale beef prices rising to the point where retail beef sales are dropping. Unhappy customers are asking how much is the beef now instead of where's the beef. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) claims the cattle herd in the USA... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Dietary flavonoids lower heart disease and stroke risk by nearly twenty percent

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Heart disease and stroke will account for more than a third of all deaths annually, a number that continues to rise as dietary and lifestyle factors that contribute to these illnesses are made worse through a never ending barrage of advertising and marketing sleight... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Herbal treatments prevent balding, stop hair loss and re-grow hair

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Many people are deeply concerned about the condition of their hair, and will do almost anything to prevent further hair loss or to re-grow hair. There are a variety of pharmaceutical products that claim to promote hair growth and prevent thinning hair; however, they... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Neotame the next aspartame? FDA doesn't require labeling of latest chemical sweetener from Monsanto

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

It could be lurking in the foods you eat every single day, including U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) certified organic foods, and you would never even know it. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has declared that one of Monsanto's latest creations, a synthetic... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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HAARP and other government sponsored technologies that control our life experience

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Should government run agencies manipulate the weather, cause earthquakes and destroy the atmosphere? More importantly, if the public found out what was really going on - how would we stop it? This may sound like a bad, science-fiction novel - but our planet is under... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Did you know? The casings of most sausages and hot dogs are made out of dissolved, homogenized cowhides which are extruded into a solid tube

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Originally, sausages were made by stuffing an animal's pureed internal organs into its intestines. As sausages shifted from a locally made food to a mass-produced industrial product, it became infeasible to make all sausages with traditional intestine casings. Some sausages... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Pharmaceutical waste runoff causing shrimp, other marine life to commit suicide

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

First humans, then dogs, now shrimp? Though crustaceans are not actually taking antidepressant drugs because of a prescription, research out of the University of Portsmouth in the U.K. has found that pharmaceutical waste runoff, and particularly that of antidepressant... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Congress OKs 30,000 flying drones spying on Americans across U.S. cities

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)It's the most benign thing in the world. In fact, it's a concept whose time has come and it will only help protect us and keep us safe. Naturally, there's nothing to worry about because there won't be any abuse of the technology. After all, spy drones are already being... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Black raspberries prevent colorectal cancer

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Black raspberries contain natural compounds that may significantly reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from Ohio State University and published in the journal Cancer Prevention. Researchers genetically engineered mice... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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TSA Help Wanted animation video goes viral across the net as public outrage against airport molestations boils over

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

NaturalNews.com released its latest satire animation video just two days ago: TSA Help Wanted, an outrageously comical look at the TSA perverts, thieves and scumbags who molest little children (and our grandmas!) while claiming it's all for "national security." In... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Proteolytic enzymes: A miracle cure the medical monopoly is keeping from you

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Enzymes are more important than vitamins and minerals for general health. Without enzymes, vitamins and minerals are useless. Enzymes are catalysts for metabolic processes and digestion. A catalyst initiates a chemical process without being part of the resultant product... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Pregnancy and fish oils - How both mother and baby can benefit

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

By 2012, most people understand the importance of including omega-3 fatty acids to their diets. Commonly found in fish oil, omega-3 fatty acids have countless benefits to a person's health and complexion. From teens to the elderly, everyone can benefit from the wonders... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Diet soda again linked to heart attacks and strokes - But Diet Coke remains a top supporter of Heart for Truth

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Diet soft drinks are considered the "healthier" alternative to high fructose corn syrup and empty calories. But the truth is that diet drinks have an evil side: new research confirms that diet soda can seriously increase your risk for heart attack and stroke. But in... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Vaccine study admits that PFCs and fluoride compounds suppress immune system

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Though widely heralded for promoting immunity, vaccine recipients often receive the very diseases for which they were vaccinated. Pondering this conundrum, vaccine researchers have cleverly managed to identify factors independent of the vaccines themselves to account... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Full-body scans rolled out at all Australian airports with new 'no scan, no fly' law

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

It appears as though Australia is now competing with the U.S. for the "most authoritarian government in the 'free world'" award, as officials down under have now passed new rules mandating that all air travelers be forced to go through naked body scanners before being... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Colloidal silver cures MRSA infections, purifies water, destroys candida and fights the flu - In spite of FDA ban

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

More than 90 years ago doctors and health practitioners discovered the life-saving, disinfectant and germicidal properties in colloidal silver. Anecdotal evidence has confirmed its efficacy as a natural antibiotic, anti-viral and anti-fungal agent. The FDA, however,... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Regular vitamin and mineral supplementation lowers colon cancer risk more than eighty percent

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Researchers publishing in the Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology (CJPP) have found that a diet enhanced with vitamin and mineral supplementation can lower the risk of developing precancerous colon cancer lesions by up to 84%. Colon cancer is the second most... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Bill Gates exposed for funding research, promotion of spraying geo-engineered 'chemtrails' across globe

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The latest scam to enter the debate about so-called "global warming" involves spending billions of dollars to spray the atmosphere with tiny particulate matter for the alleged purpose of reflecting sunlight back into space, and thus cooling the planet. But research into... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Army officer says it's time to stop lying about 'progress' in Afghanistan

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's refreshing and extremely worthy of praise: A ranking military member with credibility, who has much to lose by speaking out, steps forward to tell some hard truths about what's really going on in a war that has become the... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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FBI says paying for your morning coffee with cash a potential terrorist activity, urges coffee shop owners to report cash-paying customers to authorities

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Purchasing a cup of coffee using cash instead of a credit or debit card, using Google Maps to view photos of sporting event stadiums and large cities, and installing software to protect your internet privacy on your mobile phone -- these and many other mundane activities... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Eye-opening vaccine documentary 'The Greater Good' available exclusively at NaturalNews through Feb 21

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The most extraordinary documentary you will likely see this year is also one that could save the life of a child. It's called "The Greater Good," and it rocks the very foundation of the vaccine industry with a powerful, focused message that credibly questions the vaccine... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Fighting Alzheimer’s for aging Baby Boomers

Health Facts and Fears — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

As the country’s population ages, Alzheimer’s disease is becoming a greater concern for Americans. And the National Institutes of Health has decided to emphasize the research community’s focus on the disease with an additional $50 million of spending on Alzheimer’s research, on top of the $450 million it currently allotts annually. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Plan B is only a vending machine away

Health Facts and Fears — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Instead of trekking to the pharmacy, students at Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania can now purchase the "morning-after" pill from a campus vending machine. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Some salient facts about salt

Health Facts and Fears — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

What’s the largest source of salt in our diets? Is it potato chips? French fries? Neither of these, says a recent report form the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Actually, bread and rolls provide us with the greatest amount of salt in our diets. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

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Irradiate and SmartWash before you spin your salad

Health Facts and Fears — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Following several recent outbreaks of foodborne illness from salad greens in the U.S., the fresh produce industry is looking for ways to more reliably ensure that its lettuce and spinach are safe for consumption. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

The hidden factor behind the thyroid cancer 'epidemic'

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Statistics show thyroid cancer as the fastest growing cancer type today. The American Cancer Society reported almost 45,000 new cases in 2010. Mainstream medicine's solution is to remove the thyroid after inconclusive tumor testing. Unfortunately, the vast majority of... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

British women the most obese in Europe

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

British women are the fattest in Europe, an EU report States. In Britain, 24% of women are classified as obese, compared to just 9.3% in Italy, 12.7% in France and 15.6% in Germany. This is a fact backed up by Britain's own NHS (National Health Service) statistics released... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Gone after Gardasil: Acceptable collateral damage?

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

According to government health authorities, medical 'experts,' and the pharmaceutical industry adverse events after vaccinations are extremely rare. The attitude of these organizations toward individuals who do experience an adverse reaction to vaccines was recently... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Arrogant scientists say NY students' neurological symptoms caused by mass hysteria, not chemicals

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

At least 16 students from Le Roy Junior-Senior High School in Le Roy, N.Y., have now come down with a mystery illness very similar to Tourette syndrome that NaturalNews reported on just a few weeks ago. As the number of victims, almost all of which are female, continues... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Dr. Benjamin Rush warned about loss of medical freedom over 200 years ago

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

For those of you worried about maintaining your medical freedom in the age of rising authoritarianism, it may comfort you to know that at least one of our country's founding fathers shared your concerns. "Unless we put medical freedom into the Constitution, the time... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Grape seed extract targets cancer cells by damaging DNA repair pathway

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Researchers from the Colorado Cancer Center reporting in the prestigious journal Carcinogenesis explain the unique mechanism exerted by grape seed extract to destroy cancer cells that target the head and neck. More than half a million people worldwide will fall victim... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

White tea, witch hazel and rose extract are powerful anti-inflammatory and anti-aging botanicals

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The ancient wisdom of using white tea, witch hazel and rose to heal and prevent many ailments has been backed by recent scientific research. A team of researchers at Kingston University in London recently collaborated with Neal's Yard Remedies (a British brand) to determine... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Did you know? Oregano delivers more antioxidants than blueberries, oranges or apples

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Oregano, a common ingredient in Italian and Mexican cuisine, comes from the leaves of an herb native to the Mediterranean (not to be confused with Mexican oregano, native to the Americas), is one of the most concentrated antioxidant sources ever studied. According to... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Legislative bills proposed in six states would grant nutrition monopoly to ADA

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Have you ever wondered why much of the food served to patients in hospitals is highly processed and unhealthy? Or why school lunches at public schools are often loaded with refined flours, sugars, and other toxic ingredients and additives? The American Dietetic Association... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Teen girl rushed to hospital for eating nothing but chicken nuggets for 15 years

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

If you ate only McDonald's chicken McNuggets every day for practically every meal, what do you think your health condition would be like in 15 years? One British girl, 17-year-old Stacey Irvine, recently found out the hard way that such a diet severely destroyed her... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

TSA Help Wanted comedy animation video causes ROFL pandemic across the internet, warns CDC (satire)

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

A dangerous new disease known as ROFL has stricken internet users, and scientists are alarmed that it may spread through ethernet and wi-fi. The disease started with the release of the new "TSA Help Wanted" video created by the Health Ranger at NaturalNews.com, and it... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Bring out your pills!

Health Facts and Fears — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

In the state of Washington, a newly proposed bill would require pharmaceutical companies to launch and manage a take-back program for prescription and over-the-counter drugs. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Is your local hospital CAT-scamming you?

Health Facts and Fears — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Most patients assume that doctors and hospitals take great care to protect their health and financial records. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Metformin controls blood sugar best. And?

Health Facts and Fears — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

After evaluating the effects of several diabetes medications on blood glucose control, the American College of Physicians (ACP) has found that, although most drugs worked equally well, metformin was a cut above the rest in reducing blood sugar levels when used alone or in combination with other treatments. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

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Beware of Binaural Therapy?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:50:00 +0100

I recently bought a CD for sleep therapy. On the front of the label there's a warning stating that you should consult with your physician before using to ensure you do not have any condition or ailment that may respond negatively to the sonic effects (monaural or binaural beats) contained in the recording. What does this mean? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

Heart attacks are falling dramatically - but who knows why

The Telegraph : Health Advice — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:30:41 +0100

Changes in lifestyle seem to be more effective than costly medical interventions, believes James LeFanu. (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)

How a potato can improve blood supply

The Telegraph : Health Advice — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 07:30:29 +0100

People with Raynaud's can find winter days very painful - but there are solutions other than turning the heating up, says Patricia Carswell. (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)

Luteolin blocks cellular signaling pathway to lower colon cancer risk

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The result of a body of research published in the journal BMC Gastroenterology has found that consumption of the plant flavonoid luteolin is able to inhibit the activity of cell signaling pathways (known as IGF and PI3K) important for the growth of colon cancer. Extensive... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Hospital pharmacist sentenced for stealing morphine and other prescription painkiller drugs

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Daniel Hamm, a former pharmacist at Miriam Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, could have faced 10 years in prison for pilfering (watering down) morphine with saline solution and stealing prescription painkillers, but instead gets 5 years of probation and some community... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Toxic China: Heavy metal cadmium openly dumped into rivers by mining companies

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

China is not exactly the poster child of environmental friendliness, and this was further exemplified this past week when authorities discovered that at least one mining company has been openly discharging toxic cadmium into two major rivers in the southern Guangxi region... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Three energizing snacks to power you through your day

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Most typical snacks are comprised of foods that have very little nutritional value and provide only short bursts of energy. They may satisfy your hunger for an hour, then leave your blood sugar bottoming out and your mind feeling confused and inefficient when they wear... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Absurd war on terror: Muslim business manager arrested for giving pep talk about 'blowing away' the competition

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)More than a decade afterthe events of 9/11,racial discrimination against brown-skinned peopleis alive and well here in the West, as evidenced by an absurd case in Canada last month that should have you shaking your head in disbelief. Saad Allami, a telecommunications... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Celebrate a special Valentine's Day - Say 'I love you' through the language of flowers

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Valentine's Day is the traditional day for expressing feelings of love to a spouse or lover; and, today many people use the day to express their love and devotion to anyone who is special. Roses are the supreme being in the flower world, used to express love, with red... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Popcorn pops due to superheated, pressurized steam that forms inside the kernel

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Corn (maize) is nearly unique among grass species in that its seed has a strong, moisture-resistant hull, surrounding an interior composed almost entirely of hard, dense starch. It is this combination of traits that allows popcorn to pop. Popcorn is simply a specialized... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Cocoa from dark chocolate lowers risk from colon cancer

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer deaths annually, a statistic that remains constant despite increased awareness of the deadly disease. Researchers from the Science and Technology Institute of Food and Nutrition in Spain have published the result of a... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

While government discredits raw milk, it keeps names of salmonella outbreak restaurants secret to protect corporate profits

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is getting increasingly bold these days with openly admitting that it works directly for big industry interests rather than public health interests. In a recent report on why the agency did not disclose Taco Bell as being the... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

In latest vaccine marketing fraud, CDC says Gardasil shots should be 'routine' for boys

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Every male between the ages of 11 and 21 should get a Gardasil vaccine for cervical cancer, and those between the ages of 13 and 21 should also get "catch-up" shots later down the road. This is only the opinion of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Reversing the Irreversible - discover how 37 people cured diabetes, cancer, eczema, IBS, high blood pressure and more

NaturalNews.com — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Valya Boutenko's newest film release reveals the true story of how 37 people reversed so-called "incurable" disease by unleashing their innate healing powers. Flying in the face of conventional medical wisdom -- which really isn't wise at all -- this film celebrates... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

New pill helps vanquish fibroids

Health Facts and Fears — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The first pill to treat uterine fibroids, a common problem in pre-menopausal women, has performed well in two European clinical studies. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

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Good news for diabetics?

Health Facts and Fears — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Limb amputation necessitated by severe circulatory problems is one of the most frightening risks that diabetics face. Thus the results of a new study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide welcome news: Lower-limb amputations due to diabetes complications dropped 65 percent from 1996 to 2008, the researchers report in Diabetes Care. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Mom and Dad: Your turn to roll up your sleeves!

Health Facts and Fears — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

When we talk about vaccinations, we usually focus on children. However, a new report by the CDC shows that too many adults are shirking the immunizations that they need. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

EPA’s mercurial standards

Health Facts and Fears — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The Environmental Protection Agency’s new National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants would only minimally benefit public health, while costing many millions of dollars, write Dr. Willie Soon and Paul Driessen in a Washington Times op-ed. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

How to cope with backache

The Telegraph : Health Advice — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 07:00:57 +0100

All you need to know about treating and preventing back pain, by the chiropractor Dominic Cheetham (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)

Days Gone By (Opinion)

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The other day I was shopping in a local natural food store when the cashier asked me if I wanted a plastic bag or a paper bag. I said I wanted a plastic bag because I used them at home for trash. She looked at me strangely and said that paper would be more environmentally... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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ACLU sues Obama over drone killings of U.S. citizens

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

You may remember that lawyers for the Obama administration have advised the president that using drones to target and kill American citizens without a trial is perfectly legal. If you were outraged by this so-called legal opinion and convinced it was made without any... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Holy basil is a clinically proven antioxidant, cancer fighter, neuropathy healer, and anti-microbial

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Holy basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum), also known internationally as tulsi, is highly prized in the natural healing community both for its heady scent and for its healing properties. In the Hindu religion, holy basil is a sacred plant which is used during meditation and is... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Teen cancer survivor banned from school for growing out hair for Locks of Love

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

After surviving leukemia and grueling chemotherapy, Michigan teen J. T. Gaskins decided to grow out his hair to donate it to Locks of Love for fellow cancer patients. Instead of being praised for his generosity, he has been suspended from high school for violating its... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Weird food fact: Jell-O molds cannot be made with many fresh fruits, because they contain enzymes that eat away the gelatin

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Jell-O molds made with pineapple are practically a U.S. cultural icon, so many people may be surprised to learn that if you try to make a Jell-O mold with fresh or frozen pineapple, the mold will never set. Only canned pineapple can be used. In fact, according to the... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Even pediatricians want suicide warning placed on ADHD drugs

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Both ADHD's diagnosis and treatment with mild altering psychiatric drugs have been frequently contested topics. Much of the vague criteria for diagnosis is highly subjective, as many of the symptoms associated with the "disorder" are obvious consequences of forcing young... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Massive backlash against Twitter over censorship conspiracy with foreign governments

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

In what appears to be a growing dichotomy, the Internet is at once a free and open forum for expression, but at the same time is increasingly being targeted for censorship. Ultimately, it can't be both, and if the forces of oppression get their way, it will cease to... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Planned Parenthood scandal? The real scandal is that Komen's mammograms actually cause breast cancer

NaturalNews.com — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The media is abuzz with chatter about Susan G. Komen for the Cure's flip-flopping on the issue of whether or not to fund Planned Parenthood, the controversial reproductive health services group that provides abortions for women, in order for it to offer breast exams... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Research Finds Similar Gene Mutations in Early and Late Onset Alzheimer's

About Alzheimers Disease — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

When we consider early onset Alzheimer's disease (where symptoms appear before the age of 60) and late onset, there is a tendency to categorize early onset as familial, meaning that it has a strong hereditary component, and late onset as sporadic, meaning that it is much more random. However, based on what researchers are learning, we may need to rethink this. A recent study discovered similar gene mutations in cases of both early and late onset Alzheimer's disease. This indicates that there may be a higher amount of heredity in late onset Alzheimer's disease than we have traditionally thought. These researchers also point to evidence that people with Alzheimer's often have multiple relatives who have Alzheimer's, other kinds of dementia, or a neurological disorder such as Parkinson's. A...

New engine actually runs on 'liquid air'

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Imagine that instead of having to pump fossil fuel-based gasoline into your boat or car, you could instead use "liquid air?" The London-based Dearman Engine Company (DEC) has reportedly developed a new engine technology that uses cryogenic air to power vehicle engines... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Licorice as treatment for Barrett's esophagus

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Licorice, or Glycyrrhiza glabra, is a legume and member of the Fabaceae, or pea family. It has been used for over 3,000 years to treat a variety of ailments. Currently, medical studies support the use of licorice for the treatment of inflamed intestinal tissues, but... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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How to make an Orgone Accumulator for improved health and energy

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Dr Wilhelm Reich (1897 - 1957) worked with life force energy throughout his lifetime. What others have called chi, prana, or cosmic energy, Reich named orgone energy. Orgone, from orgasm, was first observed while studying the bio-electric nature of pleasure using a galvanometer... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Big brother now spies on journalists, keeps records of online activity

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

What began as a simple program to address safety and security issues at the 2010 Winter Olympics has become a massive online spying operation targeted at journalists and writers. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS)'s Media Monitoring Initiative (MMI) has been... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Victims of toxic FEMA trailers cannot sue government, rules Big Brother federal judge

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will not be held responsible for providing toxic, formaldehyde-laden trailers to thousands of displaced individuals following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Courthouse News Service (CNS) reports that Judge Carl Stewart from... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

TSA recruits hot dog vendors, parking lot attendants to watch out for terrorists at Super Bowl

NaturalNews.com — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The terrorists are everywhere, including at the most popular American sporting event of the year, the Super Bowl. This is the view of the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA), at least, which recently announced that it has recruited parking lot attendants... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Vibration Machines: Shake for Bone Strength?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:02:04 +0100

Are "Power Plate" vibration machines truly effective as a way to build/restore bone density? If so, what are the key points in choosing a machine? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

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Creatine For ALS Patients?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:02:04 +0100

I read that creatine is a good supplement for ALS patients. Can you tell me if it really is useful? What is your opinion on Rilutek? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

Ovaries and Bone Problems

Breast Cancer Chronicles — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:06:13 +0100

Research conducted here at Johns Hopkins has confirmed that removing both ovaries (a double oophorectomy) as a way to treat or reduce a woman's risk of breast and/or ovarian cancer is not (Source: Breast Cancer Chronicles)

Tainted juice saga reveals shocking truth about how much food we import

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Last month, the Coca-Cola Company notified the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that imported orange juice it uses in some of its drink products was found to be tainted with carbendazim, an illegal crop fungicide linked to infertility and testicular damage. Less... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Obama's economic policies have created a nation of jobless citizens dependent on government handouts

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

It's no secret that the U.S. national debt is poised to increase by more than $6 trillion during President Obama's first four years in office. All of this additional spending, he has often said, was needed to "stimulate the economy", curtail unemployment and get Americans... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Frequent bone scans for osteoporosis revealed as yet another medical scam

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

There seems to be a scan for almost every medical condition these days. But not all of these scans have been proven safe or effective, or even necessary for that matter. A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) has revealed that bone mineral... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Raw food dieting leads to weight loss success

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Out of all the weight loss programs that exist, very few are as simple and obvious as a raw food diet. People often forget about the calories that get padded on to foods through basic cooking techniques. Between oil and butter, as well as the general frying and baking... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Omega-3 foods essential to treat nerve damage after traumatic injury

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

People that have suffered a traumatic injury face an uphill battle as they attempt to regain their health and fight the risk of depression as a long term consequence of the event. British researchers from Queen Mary at the University of London have published the result... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Australia attempts to enact scientific dictatorship at universities by banishing alternative medicine courses

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Self-proclaimed advocates of "science-based" medicine are hard at work trying to eliminate government funding for any form of medical education or treatment that is not conventional in nature. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that a new lobbying group of 400 "doctors... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Check out LabelGMOs.org to learn more about grassroots advocacy of GMO labeling

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Online activism against GMO's just got a bit easier thanks to a new website, LabelGMOs.org (http://www.labelgmos.org). The website grew out of a California grassroots campaign seeking to have that state require labeling on GMO's. In addition to giving people an easy... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Bill Gates buys positive press spin on vaccines, GMOs

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Aaron Dykes of Prison Planet recently gave an insightful TV news presentation analyzing The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation's influence over the media to promote their "world health and agriculture" agendas while soft pedaling the downside of all they're doing. Such... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Hawaii GMO Justice Coalition calls for massive protest against GMOs on February 21

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The following is an official announcement from the Hawaii GMO Justice Coalition. We share it here on NaturalNews as a call for your support. All NaturalNews readers in Hawaii are called upon to join in this protest and show the world that Hawaiians will not tolerate... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Correction: victory against GMOs and Monsanto not achieved in UK

NaturalNews.com — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Editor's note: We regret to inform our readers that this story is based on a Daily Mail article that we have now been informed is from 2003, not 2012. Monsanto even went to the trouble to contact us and inform us that they have not retreated from the UK at all, and in... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Shining a light on tanning salons

Health Facts and Fears — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Undercover investigators who called tanning salons posing as fair-skinned teenage girls (perhaps easier done over the phone than in person) have found that most tanning salons significantly downplay the health risks of indoor tanning when providing information to customers. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Trans fat follies in Colorado

Health Facts and Fears — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

In a sadly misguided effort, ostensibly intended to curb obesity, Colorado lawmakers are considering a ban on trans-fat in schools. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

New malaria data show more adult victims

Health Facts and Fears — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Although malaria-related deaths have been declining, a new report in The Lancet puts a damper on this good news, suggesting that the decline is not nearly as significant as we had thought. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

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Study: Alzheimer's Travels Through the Brain Like a Virus

About Alzheimers Disease — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

In this study, researchers engineered mice to have a human gene that developed abnormal tau protein in the brain's temporal lobe. This lobe is where it seems that the tau protein first accumulates, based on the early symptoms of Alzheimer's. They then observed the brains as the mice aged and found that the tau spread through the brain from one area to the next, traveling like a virus. It appears that the tau jumps across the synapses in the brain, which help neurons communicate with each other. This research is important because it has potential implications for early treatment of the disease. If we're able to physically stop the spread of the tau through the brain, eventually we may be able to stop the progression of Alzheimer's disease. Now, that would be even more exciting than the up...

Director's Comments: Indoor Air Laws Curb Prenatal Smoking?

What's New on MedlinePlus — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:43:10 +0100

Listen to the NLM Director's Comments on "Indoor Air Laws Curb Prenatal Smoking?". The transcript is also available. The likelihood women in Massachusetts smoked during pregnancy was reduced if they lived in a city with laws that prohibited some indoor smoking, suggests an interesting study recently published in BMJ.com. (Source: What's New on MedlinePlus)

Pet Turtles and Salmonella

About.com Pediatrics — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:00:23 +0100

Much of the media is reporting on an outbreak of Salmonella at a fast food restaurant chain that got 68 people sick in 10 states last month. Fortunately, that Salmonella outbreak is over, although there was never a definitive link to any one specific food and the CDC offered "no specific advice to consumers."...Read Full Post (Source: About.com Pediatrics)

Anesthesia may cause ADHD and Brain Damage

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Many within the alternative health community believe anesthetics cause brain damage. Evidence for this claim has included innumerable animal studies demonstrating a wide range of side effects from every class of anesthetics. Clinical observations of patients and in... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Exercising your brain proven to help prevent Alzheimer's

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

A new study demonstrates that an active brain is just as essential to continued health as an active body. Researchers have learned that fewer deposits of beta-amyloid, a destructive protein associated with Alzheimer's, appear in the brain scans of people who engage in... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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STOCK Act introduced to limit insider trading of members of Congress

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Congress seems to be getting the message that it is the most unpopular of all government institutions, because suddenly everyone on Capitol Hill is all about "transparency." In a bid to shore up their reputation as out-of-touch elites who don't have to play by the... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Congress may force TSA to test body scanners for radiation

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Ever since Homeland Security Chief Michael Chertoff made a fortune selling his naked body scanners to the federal government in 2010, health and privacy concerns over these devices have been both repeatedly raised and in turn categorically denied. One of the less... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

HPV vaccines (Gardasil) now pushed onto boys in Canada

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

There is still a whole lot of money to be made from pushing human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines on young people around the world. But in order to accomplish this, the market for the vaccines, which include Merck & Co.'s Gardasil and GlaxoSmithKline's Cervarix, must be... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Stinging Nettle is effective in treating BPH, arthritis, and aids post-partum mothers

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Many people can relate to the experience of brushing up against a stinging nettle plant in a pasture or meadow. The unforgettable chemical burn creates mean welts which can sting for a week. However, stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has such healing capabilities that... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Forget personal privacy - UK to microchip prescription medicines with new smart pill

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Under the guise of helping people remember to take their medications as prescribed, a new microchip product called Helius, or the Raisin Personal Monitor, will be attached to pills in the UK by the end of 2012. The product is designed by Proteus Biomedical in California... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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SaneVax writes open letter to Kathleen Sebelius: Rescind approval of Gardasil due to lack of efficacy during post-licensure monitoring

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

According to a recently published, industry-sponsored study conducted on 12,852 young women, HPV vaccination was found to reduce HPV-16 infections a mere 0.6% in vaccinated women versus unvaccinated women. At the same time, other high-risk (carcinogenic) HPV infections... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Crops being sprayed with MSG, glutamic acid as chemical growth enhancers

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Many Natural News readers know of government requirements for irradiating raw almonds and herbs, destroying their nutritional value, under the guise of food safety. This and pasteurizing milk are but two examples of how federal agencies are destroying our food's nutrition... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Johnson & Johnson baby lotion found contaminated with deadly bacteria

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

More quality control issues at Johnson & Johnson (J&J) have spurred yet another consumer product recall. At least 2,200 bottles of Aveeno Baby Calming Comfort Lotion from lot number 0161LK have been found to be contaminated with coagulase-negative staphylococci, a highly... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Help stop former Monsanto VP from attaining top position at the FDA - sign the petition

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The one man who may be responsible for more food related illnesses and deaths than anyone in history, Michael R. Taylor, has just been promoted from US Food Safety Czar to Senior Advisor to the Commissioner of the FDA, a position which would enable the giant biotech... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Microsoft buys eugenics technology from Merck, becomes drug development partner with top global vaccine manufacturer

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

When you buy Microsoft products, you are now promoting the pharmaceutical industry and its global vaccine agenda. That's the new reality in which we live, where the world's largest software company is "in bed" with the world's largest vaccine pusher. How so? In 2009... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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European Parliament official denounces ACTA for secrecy, dishonesty

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)The more some people associated with passage of the global Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) learn about its onerous privacy-stealing provisions, the less they want anything to do with it. The latest example comes from a European Parliament official charged... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

The answer to Breast Cancer and Thyroid Disease

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

In 2010, almost 1.5 million women (worldwide) were told, "you have breast cancer". Another alarming statistic reveals that nearly 1 in 8 women (age 70 or older) will experience breast cancer - in their lifetime. But, what if I told you, there is a (natural) solution... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Top 5 best herbs for treating the flu

NaturalNews.com — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

There are no known cures for the common flu but there are many natural flu remedies that are highly effective at easing flu symptoms and reducing the duration of the illness (http://www.naturalnews.com/026156.html). Certain herbs have been used as natural flu remedies... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Is it possible to prevent repeat lumpectomies?

Health Facts and Fears — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Nearly a quarter of breast cancer patients who undergo a lumpectomy — also commonly referred to as a partial mastectomy — will have to return for repeat surgery, according to the results of a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Diet soda linked to faulty scientific studies

Health Facts and Fears — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Though soda has received much flak for its high sugar content and alleged adverse health effects, a new study is targeting diet soda too, claiming that consuming too much can lead to vascular events. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

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HPV vaccine recommended for boys

Health Facts and Fears — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics are now advising parents to vaccinate their boys against the human papillomavirus (HPV), especially before they become sexually active. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Omega-3’s for heart rhythm

Health Facts and Fears — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Omega-3 fatty acids, found mostly in oily fish and fish oil supplements, have long been touted as beneficial for cardiovascular health, with claims that the nutrient can reduce "bad" cholesterol levels and improve heart function. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

More sweet nothings about sugar

Health Facts and Fears — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

We were surprised and disappointed to see this week’s issue of Nature offering us "The toxic truth about sugar." (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Dr Le Fanu's live online health clinic - Friday 3 Feb

The Telegraph : Health Advice — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:28:00 +0100

Gain a healthy balance with Ayurveda

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Re-boot your health in 2012 by letting go of the allopathic medical model of waiting until illness occurs and then treating it. Instead, learn to enhance and encourage health with Ayurveda. A different health paradigmMost people from western industrial societies first... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Processed meat once again linked to huge increases in pancreatic cancer

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Daily breakfasts with bacon or sausage are still common for many who haven't become vegetarians. Just think about the amount of breakfast burritos and McMuffins sold. Indulging in other processed meats such as lunch and dinner sausages, pepperoni pizzas, salami and corned... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Statins increase diabetes in postmenopausal women by seventy percent

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The result of a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that statin use in postmenopausal women significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes. In spite of this damning evidence, researchers do not recommend that the American Diabetes Association... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Home births have increased by nearly 30 percent since 2004

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

More parents are taking control of their birthing options by choosing home births, says a new study from the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention). Statistics released in late January say home births in the United States have risen by nearly 30 percent between... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

American Board of Radiology clamps down on rampant cheating among doctors seeking board certification

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Memorizing board certification test questions and relaying them to other doctors soon to take the test themselves has become common practice among radiology doctors seeking to become board certified. But the American Board of Radiology (ABR), as well as a number of educational... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Calcium-rich oat straw has been clinically proven to aid a variety of health issues

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Many natural health enthusiasts are well aware of the benefits of oats and oatmeal. Oats help reduce blood cholesterol levels, remove body fat, and provide an excellent source of healthy carbohydrates. Many people have at least heard of the word "avena" in connection... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Grapes found to help prevent age-related blindness even better than lutein

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Lutein has long been hailed for its ability to help protect against, and even reverse, the devastating effects of age-related macular degeneration. But a new study published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine suggests that grapes may work even better than... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Drug war hypocrisy: drug trafficking's big money benefits Big Brother and corrupt banksters

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The hypocrisy of the war on drugs is outrageous when compared to the amount of drug trafficking that benefits the CIA and international banking system. The son of a convicted notorious mobster, John Gotti Jr, when asked in court if the family still dealt drugs cracked... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Frying potatoes to make chips or French fries produces a potent chemical carcinogen called acrylamide

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

It's not just the high fat content that makes potato chips and French fries bad for you; the very process used to cook them produces potent carcinogens inside the potatoes themselves. Baking, roasting or frying any starchy food at high temperatures causes the sugars... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Bill Gates funds technology to destroy your sperm

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Mass vaccination is apparently not the only depopulation strategy being employed by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, as new research funded by the organization has developed a way to deliberately destroy sperm using ultrasound technology. BBC News reports that the... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Thyroid medical scans use radioactive dye, now linked to permanent thyroid damage

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Cardiac computed tomography (CT) and other medical scans sometimes involve injecting a radioactive iodide dye into the bloodstreams of patients in order to highlight the produced images. But a new study published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine has revealed... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Green PolkaDot Box, the new online discount retailer of organic groceries and personal care products, has extended an exclusive offer to NaturalNews readers: Try their membership free for 30 days and see just how much you can save on holistic, natural, non-GMO, gluten... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Sign the petition to investigate the MPAA for bribery over SOPA

NaturalNews.com — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)The powers that be sure seem to be pulling out all the stops in their attempt to win passage of the notorious Stop Online Privacy Act, or SOPA, which - if it ever makes it into law - is liable to force the closure of some of the Web's most popular sites, including NaturalNews... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

New hope for cystic fibrosis sufferers

Health Facts and Fears — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Vertex Pharmaceuticals, a relatively new biotech startup, has gained FDA approval for the first drug to target the underlying cause of a rare form of cystic fibrosis. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Japanese shaken but not dangerously irradiated

Health Facts and Fears — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

The 2011 Fukushima earthquake and tsunami were devastating to the residents of Japan. However, a U.N. scientific body’s investigation adds to the evidence that radiation exposure from the series of meltdowns and explosions at the Fukushima nuclear power plant did not compromise residents’ health. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

Personal care chemophobia

Health Facts and Fears — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0100

"Soaps, makeup and other items contain deadly ingredients, say consumer advocates." We’ve seen this sort of headline before, but we’re dismayed to see it in the Health & Science section of The Washington Post. (Source: Health Facts and Fears)

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Worried About Being Too Slim?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:26:38 +0100

I'm a woman in my 60s. I've always fought to keep my weight down, but as I get older, I've become concerned that being slim could be unhealthy. I recently heard that thin seniors are at higher risk of Alzheimer's disease and are more likely to die after surgery than overweight patients. How worried should I be? (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

Best Potassium Bet?

Dr. Weil Q and A — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 23:26:38 +0100

Which form of potassium is best for augmenting food intake? At health food stores I find potassium in many forms - gluconate, chloride, aspartate, chelate, etc., but no one can tell me if one is better assimilated or useful than another. (Source: Dr. Weil Q and A)

Mayo Clinic Releases Book With Action Plan to Help Beat Heart Disease

Mayo Clinic Health Information — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:22:30 +0100

A new book, Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart For Life! provides the latest, clinically proven information on heart disease prevention and a step-by-step quick-start plan that breaks through the clutter and helps people understand exactly where to focus. (Source: Mayo Clinic Health Information)

Cancer 'slowed by cooked tomatoes'

The Telegraph : Health Advice — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:08:48 +0100

A nutrient in cooked tomatoes has been shown in laboratory studies to slow the growth of - and even kill - prostate cancer cells, scientists said today. (Source: The Telegraph : Health Advice)

High fiber, low carbohydrate diet dramatically lowers inflammatory disease risk

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

(NaturalNews)Researchers from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center have published the result of a study showing that a diet rich in slowly digested carbohydrates, such as leafy green vegetables, legumes and other high-fiber foods, significantly reduces markers of inflammation... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Survival guide - Buy and sell scrap gold jewelry for investment and quick cash

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Gold has historically been a safe haven when financial times are tough, and these days are no different. Some people prefer buying gold coins or for investment, storing it in a safe or burying it for safety's sake. There's another way to own gold and use it for easy... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

SaneVax open letter to educators worldwide: Watch for side effects of HPV vaccines

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

No one can disagree with the fact that children are the future of the world. Without children, there would be no future. As educators you are responsible for not only teaching young minds, but also for the children's physical health and well-being for several hours each... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Health lifestyle changes are being used by many parents as first-line ADHD treatment

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

A new study conducted at the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that parents are relying more and more on natural therapies and healthy lifestyle options to improve their child's attention and behavior. The research results were published in the January issue of... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Scientists prove the healing effects of wheat grass juice and wheat grass extract

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

Wheat grass is composed of the young shoots of wheat before stalks form a head with grain. It contains no wheat gluten, and is considered by many natural health professionals to possess healing properties. Wheat grass is, by composition, a superfood. This is due to wheat... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

GSK fined measly $90,000 by Argentine court for killing 14 babies in illegal vaccine trials; drug giant actually appealing

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

An Argentine court has fined drug monolith GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) a piddling $90,000 for conducting illegal vaccine trials on third-world babies between 2007 and 2008 that resulted in 14 of those babies being killed. GSK's shocking and utterly horrific crimes against... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

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Scientists created bird flu superbug that could set off next global pandemic

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

During roughly the same time period that health experts worldwide have been warning that the infamous H5N1 avian flu virus could soon morph into a highly-transmissible, exceedingly-deadly "super strain" capable of killing millions, scientists from around the world have... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Proof that the cancer industry doesn't want a cure - even if it's a pharmaceutical

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

A safe and effective cure for cancer has been discovered with a drug that was once used for unusual metabolic problems. Yet, the cancer industry shows no interest with following up on dichloroacetate (DCA) research from University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, reported... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

FDA hacked into private Gmail accounts of its own whistleblower scientist using covert spy technology

NaturalNews.com — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:00:00 +0100

The criminal tendencies of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration were on full display today when it was revealed the agency installed spy software and illegally hacked into the private Gmail accounts of at least half a dozen of its own top scientists. Those scientists... (Source: NaturalNews.com)

Elder Abuse: Should You Be Concerned About It?

About Alzheimers Disease — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 05:00:00 +0100

Estimates range that anywhere from 2 to 10 million older Americans are abused every year. That includes the different kinds of elder abuse such as neglect, financial, physical, sexual, emotional, involuntary seclusion, and abandonment. While an accurate number of cases is difficult to find because there's no way to ensure comprehensive reporting and compiling of those statistics, it pays to be aware of the risk factors and signs of abuse. You or your loved one may be at risk for elder abuse if: You have to rely on someone for your physical care needs You live in your own home and are socially isolated You have adult children who have problems with finances, drugs or alcohol You live with someone with a history of controlling and abusive behavior You have a diagnosis of Alzhei...