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![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300x250/Misc/Business-Map-Locations.jpg) Natural News rolls out improved ad system: geographic and content matching ad placement now available to quality sponsorsBy Mike Adams, May 6 2014 (NaturalNews) We've just rolled out a new advertising system across Natural News with full support for geographical selections and content selections for advertisers. What this means is that a company in Canada, for example, can now have their ads appear only for users in Canada. A U.S. company can limit their ads to appearing only for U.S. readers, etc.
Even better, ads can now be configured to appear exclusively on articles matching certain content topics. Sponsors can even choose to target...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Men/Box-Of-Vegetables-Healthy-Man.jpg) Type 2 diabetes myths and secrets explained: how I cured diabetes using food, not pharmaceuticalsBy Mike Adams, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) Type 2 diabetes rates are skyrocketed among children and teens across the U.S., according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (1). Rates climbed 21% from 2000 to 2009, and most experts believe they have continued to rise in the five years since.
What's almost never reported, however, is that type 2 diabetes can be reversed and cured in a matter of days or weeks. The medical establishment falsely insists that diabetes is a "disease" which can...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Mortar-Pestle-Grind-Herb.jpg) Breakthrough as Cleveland Clinic begins using Chinese herbal medicineBy Ethan A. Huff, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) One of the leading academic and research hospitals in the country has just opened its first Chinese herbal therapy center, a breakthrough in the mainstream advancement of what is commonly referred to as "alternative," or natural, medicine. The Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, according to new reports, will now treat patients for pain, indigestion, inflammation and many other chronic health issues using traditional Chinese remedies, affirming the legacy of this holistic approach to healing...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Men/Happy-Man-Milk-Raw.jpg) Momentum builds in Congress to end raw milk prohibition nationwideBy Jonathan Benson, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) Buying and selling raw dairy products across state lines has been outlawed in the U.S. since the late 1980s, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decided that Americans were no longer free to make their own food decisions without government approval. But this senseless and unconstitutional policy of prohibition could soon become history if a bipartisan effort to restore food freedom reaches a breaking point in Congress.
The Interstate Milk Freedom Act of 2014, or H.R...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Woman-Shop-Grocery-Dairy-Yogurts.jpg) Conventional 'yogurt' is junk food disguised as health foodBy Julie Wilson , April 24 2014 (NaturalNews) Thanks to greater awareness surrounding the dangers of food that's processed and doused with pesticides, consumer attitudes have blossomed from an interest to a demand when it comes to knowing what's in our food and understanding what's healthy.
However, consumers aren't the only ones who've changed their attitude toward "conventional" food. Large food manufacturers have also transformed their tactics in regard to producing and labeling food products (mostly labeling), but instead...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/BodyParts/X-Ray-Stomach.jpg) How microbes in the gut influence anxiety, depressionBy Carolanne Wright, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) We may not give much thought to the 100 trillion microbes living within our guts, but new discoveries within psychiatry have found that these organisms can profoundly affect our moods. In fact, psychiatrists are now exploring the possibility of manipulating these microscopic populations with the goal of treating clinical depression and anxiety -- all without resorting to potentially harmful pharmaceutical drugs.
The mind-gut connection The bidirectional link between the emotions...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Farming/Carrots-Farmers-Market-Food-Organic.jpg) Libertarian-minded lawmakers finally waking up to the issue of food freedomBy J. D. Heyes, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) Democrats and libertarians are increasingly taking up the issue of food freedom, with a number of left-wing lawmakers increasingly siding with Americans who believe that farmers should have the right to sell fresh cow's milk to neighbors if they want, without government regulation or interference.
In addition, they agree that farmers should be able to slaughter their livestock they have raised and sell that directly to consumers, just like they sell fresh fruits and vegetables.
According...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Pumpkin-Sitting-Grass.jpg) Top 5 health benefits of pumpkinBy Sandeep Godiyal, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) For many people, the flavor and smell of pumpkin is an icon of cooler weather, fall and harvest. While many people immediately think of pumpkin pie when they think of foods that contain pumpkin, these days it is possible to find pumpkin in a variety of foods from appetizers to main dishes. This is good news for people who love the taste of pumpkin and who are health conscious as there are a number of health benefits that can be derived from eating this succulent orange vegetable.
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![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Children/Child-Doctor-Mother.jpg) 500,000 children a year prescribed powerful narcotic codeine by U.S. doctorsBy J. D. Heyes, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) America continues its reputation as a "medication nation" with a new study warning that children are increasingly being treated with the powerful painkiller codeine.
According to the results of a decade-long study just published in the journal Pediatrics, researchers found that emergency room physicians prescribe codeine to children in excess of a half-million times each year. The findings come despite national guidelines that call for not giving the drug to children.
The study...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300x250/Celebrities/Christa-Orecchio.jpg) Christa O. shares food secrets for overcoming diabetesBy J. D. Heyes, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) Clinical and holistic nutritionist, author and motivational speaker Christa Orecchio is scheduled to speak at the Reversing Diabetes World Summit, a free online health conference that begins May 5.
Click here to see a complete guest list and speaking schedule.
Orecchio, founder of the website The Whole Journey, tells people that she is a former caffeine and sugar junkie who was raised on pizza, pasta, and antibiotics, but who has since embarked on a healing lifestyle change of...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Woman-Sick-Coughing-Stomach.jpg) Eucalyptus is quite effective with respiratory problems and head liceBy P. Simard, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) Eucalyptus is a fast growing tree coming from the land down under. This tree represents a pretty high percentage of the overall Australian flora and where koalas love to feast on. It is quite massive as it can grow well beyond 400 feet and there are literally hundreds of its species in the Australian landscape.
Back a few hundred years ago, the local aboriginals were the first to see the possible health benefits from steam distilled leaves in order to produce important essential...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Children/Boy-In-School.jpg) Common Core tests laced with corporate slogans: are children being indoctrinated?By J. D. Heyes, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) All across the state of New York, this year's Common Core English tests have been featuring a host of brand-name products like Barbie, iPod, Mug Root Beer and Life Savers. In addition, for clothing giant Nike, some tests even included the shoe company's well-known slogan, "Just Do It."
According to Fox News and other sources, the brand names appeared on tests that more than 1 million students in grades three through eight were required to take in April, "leading to speculation it...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Animals/Monkey-2.jpg) Monkeys can do math? Yes, say scientistsBy David Gutierrez, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) Researchers from Harvard Medical School have shown that monkeys are capable of abstract addition, in a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences on April 21.
Studies have shown that many species of animals are capable of estimating relative quantities, such as which group contains more animals. This can also translate into slightly more abstract settings, such as identifying the larger of two clusters of dots. Chickens have been shown to be able to count...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Narcotics/Marijuana-Plants.jpg) Colorado rolls out state-of-the-art medical marijuana vending machinesBy Carolanne Wright, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) With all the astounding therapeutic benefits of cannabis, and its subsequent legalization in a number of states, it was only a matter of time before a resourceful entrepreneur seized the opportunity to create a technologically advanced (and secure) way to obtain medicinal marijuana. And this is exactly what manufacturer American Green has done. Unveiled at an event in Avon, Colorado, the ZaZZZ is the first vending machine of its kind that dispenses pot-infused snacks directly to consumers...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Radiation/Danger-Sign-Hazardous-Chemicals.jpg) Big businesses try to derail Vermont's toxic chemical regulation billBy J. D. Heyes, May 5 2014 (NaturalNews) A number of big corporations, the latest among them IBM, have joined to oppose a Vermont government proposal to regulate chemicals in children's products that the state's health department considers potentially harmful.
According to local reports, the technology giant's decision to oppose the measure is the latest among a list of companies and organizations that includes Walmart, Keurig Green Mountain, the Toy Industry Association and the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.
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![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Children/Pill-Child-Boy-Add-Adhd-Drugs.jpg) Bombshell: 1 in 13 U.S. children take psychiatric drugsBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, May 4 2014 (NaturalNews) An increasing number of children in America are being labeled, diagnosed and branded. Unique personalities are being scolded and molded by drugs to adapt childhood behavior into societal norms. Children have become like sculptures, motionless, lifeless, as psychiatric drugs chisel away at their natural state of well-being.
Living under a controlled paradigm designed by Drug CompaniesThe emotional and behavioral differences among children are yoked into compliance, to conformity....
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Plants/Water-Filtering-Plant-Fluoride.jpg) Fluoridation doublespeak from the American Dental AssociationBy Doug Cragoe, May 4 2014 (NaturalNews) The American Dental Association (ADA) publishes a booklet titled Fluoridation Facts, the prior edition of which claimed, "Water fluoridation is practiced in approximately 60 countries." Phone calls to the ADA headquarters showed that, while the ADA insisted this was true, they could not provide a list of the 60 countries.
Next, the ADA said the 60 countries number came from the British Fluoridation Society (BFS). The BFS data showed that roughly 30 countries were adding fluoride...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Radiation/Radiation-Nuclear-Power-Smoke-Stacks.jpg) Fukushima owner boasts $4.3 billion profit from rate hikes, government bailoutsBy Ethan A. Huff, May 4 2014 (NaturalNews) The company that owns and is responsible for cleanup efforts at the stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power facility in Japan is reportedly raking in at least $4.3 billion in net profits annually, according to The Economic Times. Thanks to steady rate hikes and a large government bailout following the disaster, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has done quite well for itself in recent years, despite continued blunders involving radiation cleanup and containment measures at the...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Concerned-Woman-Depressed-Sad-Sitting-Ground.jpg) 3 unexpected foods that can help you beat the bluesBy Carolanne Wright, May 4 2014 (NaturalNews) Who hasn't, at one point or another, battled with depression? That unmistakable energy-zapping, soul-crushing and utterly unpleasant state. In these uncertain times of economic failure, joblessness and threats to home and food security, it's no wonder rates of depression are on the rise. But before relying on risky pharmaceutical antidepressants, consider food-based solutions instead.
Nature's antidepressant A nutrient dense diet can go a long way in fending off, if not downright...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Technology/Space-Shuttle.jpg) Colonizing Mars necessary to save human species from destruction, says NASA chiefBy David Gutierrez, May 4 2014 (NaturalNews) Humans must colonize Mars to ensure our survival as a species, said NASA Administrator Charles Bolden at the opening of the Humans 2 Mars Summit at George Washington University.
Bolden was speaking in support of the space agency's plans to develop a new Orion crew capsule and Space Launch System heavy-lift rocket, continue research at the International Space Station, land a human crew on an asteroid in the mid-2020s and land humans on Mars by the mid-2030s. NASA's plan to land humans...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Woman-Wrist-Pain.jpg) 9 ways for sufferers of carpal tunnel syndrome to find reliefBy Reuben Chow, May 4 2014 (NaturalNews) Some structures in the body, for example nerves and ligaments, go through tunnels. One such busy tunnel is the carpal tunnel, through which a nerve, ligaments and blood vessels travel through the wrist and to the fingers. A healthy carpal tunnel has ample room. But repetitive use of the hands and wrists, for example through typing, knitting, carpentry and handling cash registers, can cause tissue inflammation which then compresses the median nerve, resulting in weakness, pain when gripping...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Babies/Unborn-Baby-Fetus-Womb.jpg) Men's testosterone levels determined in mother's wombBy Ethan A. Huff, May 4 2014 (NaturalNews) If you are a man, the odds are stacked against you. Today's world is a literal toxic minefield of feminizing chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) and fluoride that overload men's systems with estrogen, potentially leading to low testosterone. And a new study has revealed that men's exposure to such chemicals while in the womb can permanently alter their baseline testosterone levels as adults, leading to a lifetime of hormone-induced health problems.
A team of scientists from the Medical...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Hospital-Sign-Cafeteria-Restrooms.jpg) UCLA hospitals switch to grass-fed, antibiotic-free beef and chickenBy Julie Wilson , May 3 2014 (NaturalNews) Employees in the healthcare industry are now reaping the benefits of healthy, organic food while on the clock, according to UCLA Newsroom.
The Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, have added much healthier choices to their cafeteria menus. Employees can now get antibiotic-free, grass-fed beef, herb roasted potatoes and antibiotic-free chicken breast.
UCLA's Health System is particularly progressive when it comes to offering healthy choices....
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Fed-Up-Doctor.jpg) Obamacare deals death blow to single-doctor medical clinicsBy PF Louis, May 3 2014 (NaturalNews) There have been several articles on how people accustomed to their private insurers were shocked to find that under the Affordable Care Act, known commonly as Obamacare, their premiums went up or the coverage wasn't up to par with what they had been accustomed to having.
Then, the system for finding insurance coverages that are approved by the complex Obamacare regulations was not exactly user-friendly either.
Now, self-employed doctors who run their own offices or clinics are...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/AlternativeHealth/Acupuncture-Face.jpg) What to expect at your first acupuncture visitBy Dr. Lindsay Chimileski, MSAc., ND., May 3 2014 (NaturalNews) As acupuncture grows in popularity, more and more Americans have questions about the Traditional Chinese Medical system and just what to expect at a typical visit. Even after a visit, patients may leave with more questions than when they came in and confusion or worry about what their acupuncturist is assessing with their different and somewhat peculiar intake and evaluation.
10 questions health assessment Most visits will start with focused assessment of the individual's chief...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Cancer/Breast-Cancer-Pink-Ribbon-Symbol.jpg) Study reveals that antibacterial soap causes breast cancerBy Jonathan Benson, May 3 2014 (NaturalNews) Most people see them as a guarantee of safety against harmful pathogens, but the antibacterial chemicals commonly added to soaps, toothpastes and various other personal care products could be making you sick. A new study out of South Korea has found that the popular antibacterial additive, triclosan, exhibits cancer-promoting effects both in vitro and in vivo, a finding that could have significant implications for humans.
For their research, Kyung-Chul Choi and colleagues from Chungbuk...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Peas-Pods.jpg) 7 healthful reasons to add peas to your dietBy Reuben Chow, May 3 2014 (NaturalNews) There are three major types of peas - garden peas, snow peas and snap peas. When Gregor Johann Mendel, an Austrian monk and botanist, cross-bred two different types of peas, he found that the "child" had the characteristics of both "parents". The discovery that physical traits are passed from generation to generation laid the foundation for modern genetics. Today, close to 80 percent of the world's pea crop is used dried as supposed to fresh; in the US, however, 90 percent of the peas...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Yellow-Bananas-Bunch.jpg) Research shows bananas effective way to naturally improve eye healthBy Raw Michelle, May 3 2014 (NaturalNews) Most people think of carrots when it comes to foods that help improve vision, but studies show that bananas are also very effective when it comes to eye health.
Research shows that fruits like bananas help vision
An 18-year study of more than 100,000 men and women found that increased fruit intake like that of bananas trumped vegetables when it came to certain vision improvements. Specifically, the study noted that fruits helped combat an eye disease even more severe than age-related...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Animals/Chickens-Near-Cage.jpg) Right to farm being stripped from Americans: Michigan to criminalize small family farms with chickens, goats, honey bees and moreBy Mike Adams, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) In the latest stunning assault on Americans' right to grow their own food, the freedom-crushing state of Michigan has ruled that local governments (cities, towns, counties) can now ban any animal they wish from small residential farms. The move opens the door to the mass criminalization of backyard farms and small, residential farming operations where people might keep a few goats or honey bees for food security.
According to Michigan Public Radio (1), the ruling could ban all chickens...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Woman-Kitchen-Vegetables-Knife-Food.jpg) Elimination diets gaining popularity as food supply increasingly contaminatedBy Jonathan Benson, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Food sensitivities and allergies are becoming so prominent in the Western world today that even the mainstream media is now paying attention. A recent piece in The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) draws attention to the growing popularity of elimination diets, or diets that involve removing entire food groups for extended periods of time, as an effective way to address chronic health problems for which conventional medicine has no answers.
One of the most popular is the gluten-free diet...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Planet/Outer-Space-Earth.jpg) Proof that Earth is bombarded by 10 times more asteroids than previously thoughtBy J. D. Heyes, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Three former astronauts have presented evidence that Earth has experienced many more large-scale asteroid impacts over the past decade than previously believed.
In fact, they say, the number is anywhere from three to 10 times more.
According to reports, a new visualization of data from a nuclear weapons warning network shows that "the only thing preventing a catastrophe from 'city-killer' sized asteroids is blind luck."
The astronaut group says that since 2001, 26 atomic bomb...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Children/Girl-Sleep-Nap.jpg) The natural illness remedy: sleepBy J. Anderson, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) You can take the medication and you can eat the right foods, but many people believe that the best way to get over being sick is by sleeping and being well-rested. Now, recent research published in the journal SLEEP backs this commonly held belief; the best natural remedy for a speedy recovery from an illness is to get as much sleep as possible!
The StudyDr. Julie Williams, research associate on the project, said, "It's an intuitive response to want to sleep when you get sick......
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Oil-Olive-Golden-Canola-Vegetable.jpg) Canola is the new margarine - throw it all outBy S. D. Wells, April 8 2014 (NaturalNews) Remember when margarine was the substitute for butter? Hey, I can't believe it's not butter! Wow. Margarine is a molecule away from being plastic, and we wonder why so many old folks in America have Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. The plastic fat is clogging their brain veins. No oxygen to the brain means expensive 24/7 nursing care, lots of pharmaceutical medications and hundreds of thousands of dollars for sick care. Do you see where this is leading?
America loves their canola...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300x250/Celebrities/Suzy-Cohen.jpg) Pharmacist Suzy Cohen reveals secrets for preventing diabetesBy J. D. Heyes, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Suzy Cohen, who is best known as "America's Most Trusted Pharmacist," is scheduled to speak at the Reversing Diabetes World Summit, a free online health conference that begins May 5.
Click here to see a complete guest list and speaking schedule.
According to her website, Cohen says she uses her 22 years' of experience "to share the pros and cons of medication use as well as offer natural substitutions for most any of your health concerns."
"While I pride myself in 'thinking...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Close-Up-Fruits-Vegetables.jpg) New study says seven portions of fruits and vegetables daily may reduce risk of dyingBy Raw Michelle, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) A new study says that vegetables and fruits can reduce the risk of dying. While people have always known about the health benefits of eating such foods, what's important here is that the amount of veggies and fruits is what may help people live longer. Specifically, the researchers involved in the University of London study said that people who eat seven portions of fresh fruit and vegetables every day might be able to slash their risk of dying by up to 42 percent.
The eating habits...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/HealthConditions/Arthritis.jpg) Chinese 'thunder god' herb stops arthritis pain better than prescription pain medsBy Ethan A. Huff, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Arthritis sufferers may now have a better option for treating their pain than pharmaceutical drugs. A new study published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases found that patients with rheumatoid arthritis who took an herbal extract of the "thunder god" vine fared better than those taking methotrexate, a commonly prescribed anti-rheumatic pain medication.
Researchers from China tested the effects of the herb, also known as Tripterygium wilfordii, on 207 patients with arthritis...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Close-Up-Surgeon-Face-Mask-Doctor.jpg) Gynecologist arrested for secretly taking nude photos of patients with phoneBy J. D. Heyes, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) A gynecologist from Arkansas is facing charges of video voyeurism after he allegedly used his cell phone to shoot nude footage of patients during office exams, reports the tell-all website The Smoking Gun.
The website reported that police began looking into Dr. Paul Becton, Jr., in April after a patient reported that she was concerned the 68-year-old physician "produced his cellular telephone and took photographs of her pubic region and buttocks" during a visit to his office, according...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Concerned-Woman-Depressed-Sad-Sitting-Ground.jpg) The surprising obstacle in the way of your assertiveness, confidence and personal powerBy Mike Bundrant, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) What would happen in your life if you were more assertive at the right times?
For people who lack the confidence or sense of personal power to be assertive, miracles would happen.
You'd be able to stand up for what you believe is right, regardless of what others might think. You would speak up and get what you need from others and know who you can count on. You'd be able to say no when you need to and stay focused on what's important. You'd pursue your own meaningful goals and...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Doctor-Looking-A-X-Ray-Ct-Scan-Brain.jpg) What to eat to aid stroke recovery and preventionBy Reuben Chow, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) In the US alone, 795,000 people suffer a stroke each year, with over 140,000 dying in the process, making it the third-leading killer after heart disease and cancer. Stroke is also the top cause of serious long-term disability in the country. For those who do survive, what dietary measures can be taken to aid recovery and prevent further attacks?
Although stroke is often thought of as an unpreventable condition which afflicts the elderly, the truth is that there are numerous controllable...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Concepts/Obamacare-Audit.jpg) U.S. Census data hijacked by feds to whitewash Obamacare failureBy J. D. Heyes, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) When President Obama assumed his oath of office in early 2009, one of his first efforts was, as we know, his push for (universal) healthcare coverage. What is less known is his coup against the U.S. Census Bureau.
As noted by the several recent news reports, at the time, a number of the president's political opponents recognized that there would be an inherent great potential for corruption in a deeply partisan administration gaining power and leverage over a federal department with...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Government/Constitution-Flag.jpg) Is this even America? University blocks students from handing out U.S. ConstitutionBy J. D. Heyes, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) On most progressive American college campuses, Karl Marx's Communist manifesto gets more respect from the "enlightened" academic staff than the very Constitution under which they are free to pursue their careers.
A pair of students at the uber-liberal University of Hawaii is suing the institution for violations of their First Amendment rights after administrators there barred them from distributing copies of the Constitution, a demonstration of just how little they know about and...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Potatoes-Soil.jpg) The surprising health benefits of potatoesBy Michael Ravensthorpe, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Regular white potatoes are one of the most controversial vegetables from a health perspective. Like many nightshade vegetables such as tomatoes, eggplants and peppers, potatoes are often associated with adverse reactions and can be difficult to find in high-quality form. That they're the main ingredient in countless junk food products, such as French fries, doesn't exactly bolster their public reputation either.
In reality, however, organic potatoes grown in good soil and prepared...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Concepts/Stethoscope-Money-Sign-Medical-Costs.jpg) U.S. medical costs and spending are on the riseBy David Gutierrez, May 2 2014 (NaturalNews) Following several years of slowdown, use of healthcare services has begun to increase again in the United States, possibly portending large increases in costs and spending.
The findings come from an April 15 report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, which analyzes medical and prescription drug use trends for the medical and pharmaceutical industries.
"2013 was a rebound year for healthcare," said IMS executive director Murray Aitken. "We saw healthcare usage overall...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Locations/Map-China-World-Country.jpg) BREAKTHROUGH: Chinese government admits one-fifth of farm lands heavily contaminated with toxic heavy metals like cadmium, arsenic and leadBy Mike Adams, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) For the past few months, Natural News has been warning the world about toxic heavy metals found in foods, superfoods and dietary supplements grown in China. Our Natural News Forensic Food Lab has produced breakthrough results showing, for example, that rice protein imported from China is significantly contaminated with lead, cadmium and tungsten -- all industrial heavy metals.
Some greed-driven promoters of rice protein initially insisted all these heavy metals were "naturally occurring...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/Dr-oz-confronts-scammers.jpg) Dr. Oz exposes dietary supplement scam artists fraudulently using his name to dupe customersBy Mike Adams, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) If you look around the web, you'll see the face of Dr. Oz on the sales pages of numerous dietary supplement products. Commercial emails routinely tout products with the claim that "Dr. Oz recommends this," even as clicking on a link often takes you to a dubious website that signs you up for a deceptive auto-ship program for a counterfeit product. (Seriously, some supplements sold today by con artists don't even contain the ingredients they claim.)
The problem with these promotions...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Children/Autism-Foam-Letters-Kids-Children.jpg) SSRIs taken during pregnancy may cause autismBy J. D. Heyes, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) A study of nearly 1,000 mother-child pairs by researchers at the Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that prenatal exposure to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, otherwise known as SSRIs -- which are frequently prescribed for depression, anxiety and other mental disorders -- was associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and developmental delays in boys.
The study, which was published in the online version of the journal Pediatrics, examined data from large samples...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Walnuts-Nuts-Health-Snack-Food-Raw.jpg) Walnuts: the perfect food for our brainsBy Michael Ravensthorpe, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Walnuts are the large, single-seeded fruits of the walnut tree. Though different species of walnut exist, the English walnut, which originated in Persia, remains the most popular species. In fact, virtually all of today's commercially-produced walnuts are either English walnuts or hybrids thereof. Other species of walnut, such as the black walnut, are seldom cultivated due to their comparatively tough shells and poor hulling qualities.
Walnuts are highly nutritious, and their health...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Nature/Carbonated-Water-Glass.jpg) Dallas considers ending 50 years of water fluoridationBy Julie Wilson , May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Dallas, the ninth-largest city in the country, is teetering on a huge victory for public health pending four more City Council members agreeing to end water fluoridation.
So far, three council members, including Sheffie Kadane, Scott Griggs and Jennifer Staubach Gates, have stood up to the practice, acknowledging that it's unhealthy and expensive.
NSNBC International reports that ending water fluoridation in Dallas would immediately free up around $1 million.
Dallas City Council...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Patient-Scan-Mri.jpg) Brain scans show consciousness in vegetative patientsBy David Gutierrez, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Researchers from the University of Liege, Belgium, have discovered that a high-tech brain scan may be able to predict which brain-injured patients who appear to be in a vegetative state have the best chance of eventually regaining consciousness, according to a study published in The Lancet on April 15.
"Our findings suggest that PET imaging can reveal cognitive processes that aren't visible through traditional bedside tests," lead researcher Steven Laureys said, "and could substantially...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/GMOs/Gmo-Apple-Toxic.jpg) 80 percent of non-organic U.S. apples contain harmful chemical that is banned in EuropeBy Raw Michelle, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) It's no secret that non-organic apples contain pesticides, but new information demonstrates that upwards of 80 percent of them may also contain diphenylamine (DPA), a chemical banned in Europe. DPA, which is regulated as a pesticide, is said to keep produce from turning dark colors while in storage. Although banned overseas, such apples are still found in the United States. In fact, the most common pesticide on conventionally grown U.S. apples is DPA.
In 2012, the European Food Safety...
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