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Copper-infused hospital clothing could reduce risk of infection outbreaks, research finds

March 9, 2018 -

Posted by David Williams

(Natural News) It is likely that you come across many different sources of bacteria as you go about your life every single day. Fortunately, your immune system is working hard in the background to prevent you from catching most diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. Doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals face the exact same […]

in: Biomedical research, Health, Infectious Diseases, Science

Scientists are using light for faster, more accurate cancer detection

January 3, 2018 -

Posted by Ralph Flores

(Natural News) Researchers from the Rutgers University-New Brunswick have created a very powerful technique to identify tiny tumors and track their growth using light-radiating nanoparticles. This can lead to earlier cancer detection and more targeted treatment, which can ultimately enhance cure rates and survival times of patients. The study, which was published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, demonstrates that the new strategy is better than magnetic […]

in: Cancer, Health

Potato virus found to activate an anti-tumor immune response; it works on its own or in conjunction with traditional cancer treatments

December 31, 2017 -

Posted by Zoey Sky

(Natural News) A potato virus may hold the key to triggering an anti-tumor immune response that could help treat cancer, a new study suggests. A team of researchers from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine have revealed that they have successfully altered virus particles into “cancer drug delivery devices for mice.” However, the team shared that […]

in: Cancer, Disease Treatments, Health

Cleaner water with nanoparticles: Toxic metals such as cadmium can be removed from freshwater safely with this innovative application

November 3, 2017 -

Posted by Frances Bloomfield

(Natural News) Nanotechnology has a multitude of environmental uses, and researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered another one. They found that sulfurized nano-zero-valent iron (FeSSi) could be used to remove cadmium toxicity from freshwater. According to ScienceDaily.com, the researchers came to this conclusion after simulating a rain event that washed toxic […]

in: Environment, Technology, Toxic chemicals, Toxic Water, Water Health

EPA announces new reporting rules on nano-sized particles manufactured in the United States

October 11, 2017 -

Posted by Frances Bloomfield

(Natural News) As of Aug. 14, 2017, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) put into effect a working guidance for the eighth section of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) about the Nanotechnology Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements Rule. According to Nanowerk.com, this rule necessitates manufacturers and importers to provide a one-time reporting and record-keeping of certain chemicals. […]

in: Environment, Science & Tech, Technology

Big Pharma just developed a way to medicate unborn babies with prescription drugs … Will they be treated with antidepressants?

August 16, 2017 -

Posted by Isabelle Z.

(Natural News) Researchers from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) have developed a three-dimensional cell model of a human placental barrier that is being used to study how substances like nanoparticles can cross the placental barrier. Even small doses of toxic substances can be very harmful to a fetus, which is […]

in: Big Pharma, Culture & Society, Depression, Drugs, Harmful medicine, Health, Medicine, Mental Health, Parenting, Pharmaceutical Drug Addiction, Science