(Natural News) Google and Amazon have filed patent applications for technology that moving forward will allegedly enable their digital assistants to spy on and collect data about consumer behavior even during sleep mode. That is the conclusion of nonprofit consumer advocacy organization Consumer Watchdog, which has called upon the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to launch an investigation […]

(Natural News) Traffic fatalities are unfortunately on the rise, and regulators apparently haven’t pinpointed the reason for the spike in car crash-related deaths. It may be that U.S. government statistics under-report the role of distracted driving especially since smartphones have become all-purpose devices rather than just relied upon for casual yakking. According to Bloomberg, it is getting far […]

(Natural News) Pre-industrial climate change of the natural variety may have brought down the Ptolemaic dynasty that ruled ancient Egypt from 305 to 30 BC given internal strife and its later conquest by the Roman empire. That is part of the conclusion of a new study published in Nature Communications, which was based on evaluating ice core data of volcanic […]

(Natural News) Parents about to welcome a newborn into the family have a lot to be thankful for. Along with the rejoicing, there are some concerns, primarily of a health nature, such as the possibility that the child may develop autism. According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 68 school-age […]

(Natural News) In contemporary society, the actual edgy, rebellious non-conformists are those who have completely refrained from getting involved with body art. With tattoos enjoying increasing popularity among the trend-conscious general public, however, many wonder if tattoo ink injected into your skin is safe. Common sense might provide the answer. According to a detailed overview by GreenMedinfo, studies suggest […]

(Natural News) Even though it’s still winter in the northern hemisphere, bugs can still find their way into your home. With Major League Baseball Spring Training just around the corner, however, warmer weather is on the way, and the pests will be back in force. What to do? The quick fix is a counterattack with […]

(Natural News) Hospitals send too many patients in intensive care units (ICUs), where care is a lot more expensive and invasive, even if they don’t need it, according to a study from the University of California (UC), Los Angeles. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, identified the need for better and more efficient allocation of ICU resources […]

(Natural News) If you’re a cubicle jockey sitting in front of a computer monitor all day or a confirmed couch potato obsessively texting with your smartphone, experts say that your health and vitality could be at risk. Fortunately, taking a short break in the non-action could not only benefit your well being, it could also improve productivity, […]

(Natural News) Many health experts consider kale, a dark leafy green vegetable in the cabbage family, as a superfood, given its impressive vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant profile. As a natural source of potassium, it helps fight heart disease. With its iron properties, it assists with healthy muscle function and the transfer of oxygen between cells. Its Vitamin K […]

(Natural News) Some Natural News readers may be familiar with the 1970 movie Colossus: The Forbin Project starring Eric Braeden, before he became a soap-opera star, about a sentient supercomputer [spoiler alert] that takes over the world. This kind of dire forecast is no longer found just in the realm of science fiction, however. Billionaire Elon Musk, […]