(Natural News) “America the Fat” is not meant to be an insulting slogan, but rather a recognition of a societal reality.   According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent data, the “prevalence of obesity was 42.4 percent” in our population in 2017-2018, increasing from 30.5 percent in the years 1999-2000. The demographics with […]

(Natural News) The New York Times has published dangerous misinformation about how to prepare for the coronavirus. The recent article said, “wash your hands, keep a supply of medicine, and GET A FLU SHOT.” This might be one of the most illogical pieces of medical advice ever doled out by the mainstream media. The article […]

(Natural News) Families that keep dogs as pets often enjoy the company of these adorable and loyal animals. According to a study published in the Journal of Pediatric Nursing, dogs used in pet therapy can also help relieve situational anxiety among hospitalized children. What is pet therapy? Pet therapy refers to the guided interaction between an […]

(Natural News) People with Alzheimer’s disease who use antiepileptic drugs are more likely to stay in hospitals for longer, according to a study published in the Journal of American Medical Directors Association. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland found that those who took antiepileptic drugs added eight more hospital days to their stay. In the […]

(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) Half of the incidences of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in previously critically-ill children can be explained by the plasticisers found in medical devices. Researchers of a European Union (EU)-funded project warn parents that children who are hospitalized in intensive care units for long periods have an incredibly high risk of developing ADHD as they […]

(Natural News) When will you die? It’s a morbid question that no one is able to answer with certainty; but a new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can. Developed by researchers from Stanford University, the AI is said to be capable of predicting the time of a patient’s death with terrifying accuracy. Tests have shown it […]

(Natural News) A recent report released by the National Health Services (NHS) in the U.K. revealed that being admitted to a hospital on a weekend increased the risk of dying within 30 days. The report also showed that weekend admission elevated the odds of a longer hospital stay. As part of the research, health experts examined data on more than 16.3 […]