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![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Government/Government-Meeting-Interior.jpg) European Parliament votes to ban industry-connected scientists from Food Safety AuthorityBy J. D. Heyes, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Due to a rash of conflict-of-interest scandals at the European Food Safety Authority, the European Parliament voted recently on a resolution that would ban scientists who have ties to the agriculture and food industries from being employed by the agency.
The resolution urges the EFSA to implement "a two-year cooling-off period to all material interests related to the commercial agrifood sector," a measure that would considerably improve the agency's damaged reputation and compromised...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/articles/Mark-Houston-MD.jpg) Dr. Mark Houston to speak at world diabetes summitBy J. D. Heyes, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Dr. Mark Houston, M.D., the Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and one of the nation's foremost experts in lifestyle medicine for diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension, 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 his website, Houston -- who is head of the Hypertension Institute of Nashville...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Blueberries-Wooden-Bowl.jpg) Blueberries: superfood for the heartBy Sandeep Godiyal, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Blueberries are well known as being one of the superfoods prized by health experts. While it is important to remember that eating a well balanced diet is the key to good health, there are a number of foods that have been shown to have particularly promising health benefits. It is often that these superfoods have a particularly high level of beneficial components that are optimal in ensuring good health.
Blueberries top the list While there are a number of tasty and nutritious foods...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Technology/Wind-Solar-Power-Green-Energy.jpg) Living off the grid - warnings and solutionsBy Jonathan Landsman, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) In 2006, Home Power magazine estimated that more than 180,000 United States homes were supplying their own power. As electric, gas, water and telephone expenses continue to rise - living "off-grid" is fast becoming an attractive alternative for those looking to be earth-friendly and free of fossil fuel dependency. But, before you ditch your utility company, there are a few things you must know.
Is wireless technology making you sick? On the next NaturalNews Talk Hour, Jonathan Landsman...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Nature/Sewer-Water-Drain-Pour-Leak-Toxic-Dump.jpg) 'Extremely high' levels of heavy metals, carcinogens found at NC recycling facilityBy Jonathan Benson, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) A Raleigh-based recycling facility has been cited for discharging contaminated water onto a neighbor's property and into nearby waterways and groundwater. A recent report by Indy Week explains how Raleigh Metal Recycling in North Carolina has been polluting not only its own site but also nearby land and water with high levels of lead, cadmium, mercury, nickel, copper, zinc and polychlorinated biphenyls, or PCBs.
A former junkyard for old cars, Raleigh Metal Recycling has reportedly...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Cancer/Child-Sick-Cancer.jpg) Thyroid cancer cases rise near Fukushima as schoolchildren flee radiationBy Jonathan Benson, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) Disillusioned by the government's questionable position on radiation dangers throughout the region, many Japanese families living in and around the Fukushima prefecture where a large nuclear power station sustained three full meltdowns back in 2011 are deciding to send their children away to greener, safer pastures.
Associated Press (AP) reporter Yuri Kageyama reports that many families living within the so-called "no-go zone," which covers a six-mile radius surrounding the plant...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Hrr58-Heart.jpg) Preoccupation with lowering cholesterol winds up spreading heart health misinformationBy Paul Fassa, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) When most health articles pass on the health virtues of the foods or supplements they cover, they parrot "lowers cholesterol" as a significant feature. That seems irrelevant now that some outspoken cardiologists and physicians have written books that debunk cholesterol as the source of heart disease.
They include doctors Stephen Sinatra and Dwight Lundell, both cardiologists and authors of books that defy the saturated fat and cholesterol sources of heart disease dogma.
They cite...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Nature/Sewage-Water-Drain-Toxic-Waste.jpg) Obama administration sides with chemical company against cancer victims to avoid liability for sick MarinesBy J. D. Heyes, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) When Lee Ann Smith's son was 11, she was informed about something no parent ever wants to hear: that he had cancer.
Three years later, she steeled herself for yet another diagnosis: Her younger son had developed a large bone tumor in his leg.
"I was numb," she recalled to E&E Publishing's Greenwire.
Turns out that the bone tumor was benign, but it nevertheless spurred Smith to begin looking for what could have caused both of her sons to be stricken, considering that there was...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Concepts/TED-Ideas-Worth-Suppressing.jpg) TED Talk speaker explains the worthlessness of TED TalksBy J. D. Heyes, May 1 2014 (NaturalNews) If you've never watched one, TED -- "Technology Entertainment Design" -- talks tend to be mildly informative and not altogether boring. What they are, in essence, are events that can provide a safe, middle-of-the-road platform for speakers and audiences alike, so they can hang together and "exchange big ideas."
But some view TED talks as much more. They see them as a cult, of sorts, and one which captures the middle and university-educated classes in a "safe" environment where people...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Nature/Seeds-Plant-Nature.jpg) Open Source Seed Initiative aims to keep seeds free from patentsBy David Gutierrez, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) In a public ceremony on April 16, a coalition of farmers, scientists and sustainable food advocates launched the Open Source Seed Pledge, a parallel licensing system designed to keep seeds in the hands of the public and prevent them from being patented by private interests.
Plant researchers released the seeds of 29 new varieties of broccoli, celery, kale, quinoa and other vegetables and grains under the pledge in a ceremony at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
"These vegetables...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Jars-Chinese-Herbs.jpg) Herbal medicine saves lives, lifts villages out of povertyBy PF Louis, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Until recently, herbal medicine in Vietnam relied on finding wild medicinal herbs and importing traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) herbs from China. The latter added more expense for average Vietnamese, and quality control for Chinese imports has been lacking. Overharvesting wild herbs and medicinal trees has proven to be unsustainable, especially after Agent Orange was introduced to Vietnam decades ago.
The grassroots herbal cultivation boom in Vietnam
Apparently, it all started...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Concepts/Jesus-Man-Cross-Religion.jpg) Vatican's canonization ceremony sponsored by Big Oil, Big Banks and Big FoodBy J. D. Heyes, April 27 2014 (NaturalNews) Is the Catholic Church for sale? Some critics are arguing that it may be, following revelations that the recent canonization of Popes John XXIII and John Paul II was sponsored by big industries.
As noted by CNBC:
He has railed against the "tyranny" of global capitalism and the "idolatry of money" but even Pope Francis needs a little corporate coin sometimes -- as proven by the list of sponsors for [April 27th's] canonizations.
Reports said that an oil and gas giant, a number...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Oregano.jpg) 5 powerful antibiotics that don't require a prescriptionBy Derek Henry, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Hospital antibiotics have become one of the most over prescribed "medicines" today. As a result people have ruined their digestive systems, and ironically, have lowered their natural immunity to all types of infections in the future. Get rid if infections without the digestive destruction, with these five powerful natural antibiotics.
Garlic Garlic has been used medicinally by cultures around the world for thousands of years. In fact, it was used in the 1700s to ward off plague.
Garlic...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Apples.jpg) Fire blight: Yeast and copper sprays provide organic alternative to soon-to-be banned chemical antibioticsBy PF Louis, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Bet you didn't know that many organic apples and pears have been produced in orchards that spray antibiotics onto their trees. Two pharmaceutical antibiotics, oxytetracycline and streptomycin, have been used by organic apple and pear growers to combat a bacterial infection known as fire blight. But that's coming to an end soon with natural agents that are proven to protect fruit trees from fire blight.
The pathogenic bacteria are able to lie dormant in orchard trees. When the fruit...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Alfalfa-Sprouts-Spoon.jpg) Health Basics: Enzymes catapult immunityBy S. D. Wells, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Would you consider spraying pesticide directly on the food you eat? If you were outside having a nice picnic and some ants or flies kept landing on your food, would you first spray it with bug killer, and then, later on, eat it? -- Of course not. So why are you still eating GMOs?
Your digestive tract, mainly your "gut," contains billions of enzymes that require proper nutrition to "turn on" and do the job they know how to do, and that is keep you healthy and vibrant, full of immunity...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Men/Healthy-Drink-Fruit-Smoothie-Man-Woman-Blender-Juicer.jpg) Eating nutritious foods can help slow the progression of HPV-related cancers and wartsBy Raw Michelle, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that about 79 million Americans are currently infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) and that, every year, around 14 million new cases of this sexually transmitted infection arise in both genders and across all sexual orientations.
In fact, because it is so common, it's thought that virtually anyone who is sexually active will get some type of HPV at one time or another in their lifetime. While HPV typically goes...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Nature/Lake-Blue-Water-Nature.jpg) Portland drains 38 million gallons of water after teen pees in reservoirBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) As severe drought chokes much of California, sucking the water supply dry; up farther north, in Portland, Oregon, officials are draining around 38 million gallons of drinking water, as it all goes to waste.
38 million gallons of water drained after teenager pees into reservoir The administration at the Portland Water Bureau decided to drain the reservoir after they caught a teenager peeing in the water on a security camera.
The 18-year-old man, Dallas Delynn, urinated through...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Woman-Tired-Stress-Headache.jpg) Seven mistakes that could worsen chronic fatigueBy Cindy L. , April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Sufferers of chronic fatigue often find themselves both frustrated and helpless. Many of them have tried explaining their condition to their doctors, but they are either not taken seriously or not given much useful advice on the cause(s) or effective treatment(s) of this ailment.
With little help coming from conventional doctors, some sufferers decide to take things into their own hands and start adopting some general healthy living tips in the hope of alleviating their condition...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Exercise/Water-Running-Tap-Fluoride.jpg) Kansas House of Representatives holds hearing on bill to inform city residents of fluoridated water's health risksBy Julie Wilson , April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) The topic of whether or not water fluoridation is safe for public consumption has been a persistent one for nearly 70 years. Not only has the topic remained at the forefront of political discussions, but it has gained momentum in countries all over the world, leading to many unanswered questions surrounding the dangers related to the toxic chemical.
A victory came for Kansas last week when the state heard testimony from both sides regarding the dangers of water fluoridation. If passed...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Science/Bacteria-Virus.jpg) The symptoms and dangers of an H. pylori infectionBy Dr. David Jockers, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Helicobacter pylori is an opportunistic bacterium that can infect and spread rapidly in individuals with a compromised immune system. While this bacterium is natural and beneficial to our bodies in small amounts, it can be extremely dangerous when allowed to propogate without control. This infection is the leading cause of stomach ulcers, poor digestion and stomach cancer.
It is estimated that over 50% of the world's population has elevated levels of H. pylori. This microorganism...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Men/Greedy-Business-Man-Woman.jpg) Materialistic people are more likely to be depressed and unsatisfiedBy PF Louis, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Exactly what is meant by materialism and who are the materialists? Most people equate materialism with consumerism, which is a factor for sure. But some consider any lack of recognizing the spiritual underpinnings of life and the interconnectedness of earthly and spiritual life forces as materialistic.
This is the category where most of our science and modern medicine exist. But it is is also where most of us are stuck in this illusory realm called reality.
A very memorable line...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Technology/Cyborg-Machine-Wires-Human.jpg) Transhumanism comes face-to-face with religionBy Michael Bedar, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Transhumanism is a body of thought which Mike Adams discussed (actually, debunked) on Natural News Radio in the past year. It refers to technologies which radically change human beings' capabilities, including the notion of transfering a human being's mind from an organic substrate to a lengthened digital existence. Adams and Robert Scott Bell don't accept this. However, they felt that it was important for people to know about. Specifically, instead of constituting an "upload into immortality...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Children/Overweight-Child-Picture.jpg) CDC, White House lied about American children and obesity: Here's the real scienceBy J. D. Heyes, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) Just weeks ago, reports in a number of media outlets declared that the battle against childhood obesity in the U.S. was turning in favor of our kids.
On February 25, The New York Times reported that childhood obesity levels had fallen by double-digit percentages in a decade, according to the government:
Federal health authorities on Tuesday reported a 43 percent drop in the obesity rate among 2- to 5-year-old children over the past decade, the first broad decline in an epidemic...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Locations/Texas-State-Map-3d-Model.jpg) BLM land grab now expanding to Texas; AG Abbott defiantly warns 'Come and Take It'By J. D. Heyes, April 30 2014 (NaturalNews) On the heels of its attempt to deploy a small army to Nevada in a bid to collect back fees from rancher Cliven Bundy, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) now has its sights set on grabbing land in Texas, only state officials there have a message for the federal agency: "Don't."
According to Breitbart News, the agency is currently reviewing a potential federal takeover of 90,000 acres along a 116-mile stretch of land along the Texas/Oklahoma border, even though the land is in private...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Laughing-Couple-Love-Product-Shopping.jpg) Five crucial skills to protect your health in a world overrun by toxic chemicals, dangerous drugs and medical propagandaBy Mike Adams, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) You know why so many people suffer from preventable chronic disease in modern society? Because they don't know how to protect themselves from a world that's full of assaults against their health. Hour by hour, day by day, they are poisoned by toxic food ingredients, contaminants and additives. Their bodies absorb toxic chemicals from toxic personal care products and hazardous home building materials. Even the medical "treatments" they endure often cause them more harm than good.
That's...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Assorted-Vegetables-Apples.jpg) Food stamp recipients should make healthy nutrition choices, Delaware lawmakers sayBy J. D. Heyes, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) Some lawmakers in Delaware believe that residents who receive state and federal food assistance should be required to make healthier food choices, to provide a better return on the taxpayers' investment.
One such lawmaker, Republican Tim Dukes of Laurel, is so convinced of it that he has recently sponsored new legislation requiring it.
"This problem, food stamps, SNAP is supplemental nutrition, and that's what we're focusing on. We want to see people purchasing nutritional food...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Doctor-Chemotherapy-Drug-Bag.jpg) 3 common medical procedures that ruin your long-term healthBy Derek Henry, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) Today's custom is that if a person has a more serious health issue, conventional medicine is the unquestionable source of answers. Although results often appear to be helpful and "life-saving" on the surface, there often comes serious long-term damage that severely compromises quality of life. In that vein, here are three hospital procedures that can ruin long-term health.
Chemotherapy Chemotherapy has been widely used with one or more cytotoxic drugs, with the expectation that this...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Upset-Pregnant-Woman-Pills.jpg) Tennessee introduces bill to protect unborn children from drug useBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) When a father and a mother are properly educated about conception and the stages of fetal development, a respect for life flourishes.
What the mother consumes during her pregnancy is passed on to the developing child inside the womb. When a mother uses narcotic drugs, the precious baby inside her tummy is given no choice but to take in the chemicals and addictive substances. Consequently, some babies are born addicted to narcotic drugs. Some babies are even born damaged by them,...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Objects/Paint-Bucket-Brush.jpg) Lowe's agrees to $500,000 fine for violating lead paint rulesBy Julie Wilson , April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) The world's second-largest home improvement retail store, Lowe's, has agreed to pay a federal penalty of half a million dollars following a deal that was reached with the Justice Department last Thursday.
The disciplinary action comes after Lowe's was caught failing to abide by mandatory practices enforced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding lead exposure. The Daily Journal reports that the store is attempting to settle a claim involving company-employed contractors...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Bowl-of-Maca-Powder.jpg) Maca root can increase libido and help treat sexual dysfunctionBy Michael Ravensthorpe, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) Few foods can beat maca root when it comes to improving stamina and physical performance. In fact, this nutritious tuber, which is native to the Andes of South America, was the Incas' primary source of energy, and it remains a popular natural alternative to anabolic steroids among many of today's athletes. Studies have also shown that maca root can help rebalance hormones, decrease total cholesterol and treat constipation. It is even a rare example of a land-based vegetable that is...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Surgeons-At-Work.jpg) Shocking 20 percent of adult tonsillectomies have medical complicationsBy Ethan A. Huff, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) More people than previously thought suffer from complications following tonsillectomy surgery, says a new study published in the April 2014 issue of Otolaryngology -- Head and Neck Surgery. Researchers from Penn State University (PSU) and several other institutions learned that, despite the popularity of the procedure, as many as 20 percent of all adult patients who undergo a tonsillectomy suffer from complications, including postoperative hemorrhage.
Gathering data from the Truven...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Farming/Barn-Farm-Stream-River-Clouds-Nature-Park-City-Autumn-Outdoors-Utah-.jpg) EPA proposing biggest land grab in the history of the world, wants control over everythingBy J. D. Heyes, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) Food freedom begins with land freedom, because if you have no control over your own property, you have no real control over what you can use it for, including growing your own organic foods.
And if the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) gets its way, what property rights you still have may vanish forever.
In a move that some lawmakers have called "the biggest land grab in the history of the world," the EPA is moving to commandeer jurisdiction over all public and private streams...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Ice-Cream-Scoops.jpg) Haagen-Dazs launches vegetable flavored ice creamBy Antonia, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) Anyone up for some tomato-cherry or carrot-orange ice cream?
Haagen-Dazs, normally associated with ice cream flavors such as Black Cherry Amaretto gelato, Mint Chip and Lemon Zest sorbet, is urging folks to get on the healthy eating bandwagon with the introduction of their newest flavors, Tomato-Cherry and Carrot-Orange. Sold under their new flavor series called "Spoon Vege," the flavors will make their debut in Japan on May 12, 2014 where they expect to be sold for about $2.80 for...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Concepts/Violence-Crime-Knife-Kill.jpg) Woman calls Nestle to inquire about fluoride in bottled water, recieves death threats for a monthBy J. D. Heyes, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) A woman who bought a bottle of Nestle's Pure Life Water says she was threatened repeatedly by a company customer service representative who allegedly told her she would "slice her throat" and "watch the blood drain from you" after the woman called with questions about the product.
As a result of the alleged threats, Shimrit Ellis, the customer, filed suit against Pamela Vaughan, the customer service rep, and the company, Nestle USA, as well as Answernet Inc., in Philadelphia.
According...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Military/Injured-Soldier-Military.jpg) Connection between psychiatry and military suicides revealedBy J. D. Heyes, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) The U.S. military has been experiencing its highest-ever suicide rates for the past several years, and a new documentary film lays out shocking evidence that the Pentagon's reliance on psychotropic antidepressants is feeding the epidemic.
The film, The Hidden Enemy: Inside Psychiatry's Covert Agenda, produced by the Citizens Commission on Human Rights, details psychiatry's rise in the military, from World Wars I and II to its prominence today, laying bare a sinister conspiracy to...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Food/Pizza-Happy-Fatty.jpg) Mixed messages: The obesity epidemic needs to be addressed, but first try the latest junk food crazeBy Antonia, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine says that, by 2030, 42% of Americans will be obese. And according to the World Health Organization (WHO), globally, more than 1 billion adults are overweight, and at least 300 million of these people are obese.
With the obesity crisis more prevalent in society, people are urged to keep their weight in check to avoid problems such as increased risk of diabetes complications, heart conditions and even damaging psychological...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Men/Guy-Happy.jpg) Mind-body connection: Simple attitude proven to lower risk of heart failure by 73%By Mike Bundrant, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) It turns out that what you say to yourself is massive factor in determining your health, according to a four-year research project published by the University of Michigan in the journal Circulation: Heart Failure.
In collaboration with investigators from Harvard University, the research team followed 6,802 heart patients over a four-year period. They discovered that those who consistently adopted optimistic thoughts tended to take better care of themselves and experience significantly...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Pills/Calcium-Supplement-Pills.jpg) Calcium, vitamin D supplementation improves cholesterol in postmenopausal womenBy Ethan A. Huff, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) Maintaining high blood levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D), which is said to be the most accurate indicator of vitamin D levels inside the body, appears to play a prominent role in mitigating inflammation and keeping cholesterol in check. Researchers from the Women's Health Initiative, publishing their findings in the online journal Menopause, found that postmenopausal women with the highest vitamin D levels fared the best in terms of cholesterol levels, suggesting that vitamin...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Close-Up-Mouth-Dental-Exam-Mirror.jpg) Activated charcoal for digestive and oral hygieneBy Nanditha Ram, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) Activated charcoal is not new to the world of healing therapies, yet it appears to have resurfaced in a big way and with good reason. Ancient civilizations had knowledge of how things in nature could be suitably transformed to aid bodily healing. Activated charcoal is a case in point. The ancient Greeks, Hindus and Egyptians apparently knew the worth of charcoal as an intestinal filter and digestive aid that eliminated odors, gas and constipation making it a reliable and safe internal...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Technology/Tablet-Ipad-Portrait-Hands-Holding.jpg) Heavy use of iPads causing children to lose basic skills in the real worldBy J. D. Heyes, April 29 2014 (NaturalNews) An increasing number of infants do not have the motor skills necessary to play with building blocks because of an "addiction" to tablet computers and smartphones, according to a teacher's organization.
Britain's Telegraph newspaper reported that the group notes that many children aged 3-4 years old can "swipe a screen," but they have little to no dexterity in their fingers because they have spent too many hours glued to an iPad or other tablet screen.
Members of the Association...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Woman-Nurse-Medical-Facemask.jpg) MERS outbreak hits 30% death rate as pandemic spreads in Saudi ArabiaBy Mike Adams, April 28 2014 (NaturalNews) The MERS outbreak sweeping through Saudi Arabia and Egypt has accelerated yet again with 26 new confirmed cases today. Infections have exploded by 73 percent in just one month, reports Reuters.
What really has virologists alarmed, however, is the 30% death rate currently being observed. As Reuters reports (1) :
Saudi Arabia, where MERS was discovered around two years ago and which remains the country most affected, has now had 339 confirmed cases of MERS, of which 102 have been...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Technology/Computer-Microchip-Red-White-Pills-Closeup-Medicine-Tracking-Chip.jpg) New medical microchips to be implanted by 2017, delivering drugs, routine birth control through wireless communicationsBy Lance Johnson, April 28 2014 (NaturalNews) The future of prescription drugging and birth control lies in a microchip.
Right now, chips with drug reservoirs can be implanted directly under the skin, delivering doses of pharmaceuticals or birth control hormones at the same time each day. The implanted chip is designed to be remote-controlled and governed by "medical professionals."
Essentially, chipped individuals won't be able to wean themselves off of side-effect-ridden drugs. The chip can be programmed to release drugs...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Babies/Mother-Child-Infant-Breastfeeding.jpg) Glyphosate found at high levels in mothers' breast milkBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, April 28 2014 (NaturalNews) Chemicals that destroy the natural world, like glyphosate, are being blasted into the earth at an unprecedented rate. Sales of Monsanto's Roundup, which contains glyphosate, spiked 73 percent in 2013. The rise of genetically modified crops is ushering in the mass application of immune system-destroying chemicals, as consequences are unveiled, one after another.
It's no wonder why the earth purges from time to time, disgusted by all the man-made concoctions that destroy life. Lava...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Blonde-Woman-Nature-Happy-Field.jpg) 3 easy habits for a long, disease-free lifeBy Carolanne Wright, April 28 2014 (NaturalNews) Telomeres (tiny bits of DNA that influence longevity and health) have been causing quite a stir among researchers lately --- and for good reason. The length of these protective caps on the end of chromosomes determine how quickly cells age, and how prone we are to having a stroke or developing cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, vascular dementia, diabetes and osteoporosis. Essentially, the shorter your telomeres, the shorter your lifespan. And yet, we don't have to be at the mercy...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Woman-In-Biohazard-Suit-At-Silicon-Lab-Holding-A-Silicon-Wafer.jpg) DARPA announces creation of new Biotech divisionBy J. D. Heyes, April 28 2014 (NaturalNews) The Pentagon's secretive research and developmental unit has announced that it will create a new biotechnology division as a way to harness new engineering capabilities.
DARPA's new Biological Technologies Office (BTO) will "explore the increasingly dynamic intersection of biology and the physical sciences," a news release by the agency notes. "Its goals are to harness the power of biological systems by applying the rigorous tools of engineering and related disciplines, and to design...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Insects/Ladybug.jpg) Top natural pest control methods for a healthy gardenBy Raw Michelle, April 28 2014 (NaturalNews) By now, people are well aware of the dangers behind eating foods that have been treated with pesticides. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that approximately 1.1 billion pounds of pesticide active ingredients are used annually in the U.S., and the EPA says up to 20,000 U.S. agricultural workers are diagnosed with pesticide poisonings annually.
Choosing organic produce at the market and even growing fruits and vegetables in the backyard are safe and favorable...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Farming/Tractor-Farming-Technology-Field.jpg) Monsanto, DuPont equipping tractors with sensors, bolstering control with seed 'prescription' servicesBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, April 28 2014 (NaturalNews) The biotech industry, including the likes of DuPont and Monsanto, is taking control of agriculture to a whole new level.
Already engaged in controlling farmers' seed and turning crops into genetically modified science experiments, the biotech industry is taking control a step further by installing rigorous monitoring technology on farming equipment. Farmers across the nation are growing uneasy as this technology begins to dictate their way of farming, invading their privacy.
Farmers...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Women/Holding-Hands-Flower-Ring-Black-And-White.jpg) Donald Sterling's NBA racism rant leads to call for universal human dignityBy Mike Adams, April 27 2014 (NaturalNews) LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been caught on tape engaged in a bizarre racism rant, according to media reports, where he pleads with his mixed-race girlfriend to stop bringing black people to basketball games, including the legendary Magic Johnson.
The internet has erupted in anger and disgust over the remarks, with Snoop Dogg pretty much summing up everybody's feelings over the issue when he posted a video saying, "F--- you ... you racist piece of s---."
To me, this extremely...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Medical/Woman-Teen-Vaccine-Shot-Needle-Syringe.jpg) Former Merck doctor predicts Gardasil will become 'greatest medical scandal of all time'By Ethan A. Huff, April 27 2014 (NaturalNews) A top physician who used to work for drug giant Merck & Co., creator of the Gardasil vaccine for cervical cancer, has made some groundbreaking public admissions about the dangers and ineffectiveness of this controversial jab. During a recent interview with the French magazine Principes de Sante, Dr. Bernard Dalbergue confessed that Gardasil is a worthless vaccine that not only fails to protect against cervical cancer but also puts individuals at risk of paralysis, encephalitis, Guillain...
![](http://www.naturalnews.com/gallery/300X250/Insects/Hive-With-Bees.jpg) Neonicotinoid pesticides harm honeybees while failing to improve crop yieldsBy L.J. Devon, Staff Writer, April 27 2014 (NaturalNews) The immune systems of honeybees are being compromised. Bees are being slaughtered in droves. Piles of these pollinators are gathered by the handfuls at farms across the Western Hemisphere. This isn't a small-scale problem that the bee populations can easily adapt to and overcome. This has been a growing problem since 2006, when commercial bee colony collapse was first observed. Now, beekeepers consistently report an average loss of one-third of bee populations each year.
This isn't...
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