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Is a Drug Really the Answer to Type 2 Diabetes?
Seeded on Mon Jan 30, 2012 12:10 PM EST (Mercola)
type 2 diabetes arises from faulty leptin signaling and insulin resistance. It is therefore a fully preventable condition that can be controlled or reversed by recovering your insulin and leptin sensitivities.
War on drugs revealed as hoax
Seeded on Thu Dec 8, 2011 8:58 AM EST (Gulf human rights hero Thomas B. Manton falsely imprisoned, murdered)
the US military has been specifically tasked with guarding Afghan poppy fields, from which opium is derived, in order to protect this multibillion dollar industry...
Americans Are Fat, And Expected To Get Much Fatter
Seeded on Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:45 PM EST (NPR)
If Americans stay on this path, 83 percent of men will be overweight or obese by 2020. Women are right behind them, with 72 percent projected to be overweight or obese by then.
Bird Flu Research Rattles Bioterrorism Field
Seeded on Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:41 PM EST (NPR)
Scientists and security specialists are in the midst of a fierce debate over recent experiments on a strain of bird flu virus that made it more contagious.
Bernie Madoff Scam Started Earlier Than Previously Reported
Seeded on Sun Nov 20, 2011 6:38 PM EST (Jewish Daily Forward)
The Madoff Investment Fraud fallout continues...
5 Little-Known (Dietary) Causes of Osteoporosis
Seeded on Sat Nov 12, 2011 1:43 PM EST (Swanson Blog)
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease, osteopenia isn't much better.
New jab gets rid of 39% of body fat in a month
Seeded on Thu Nov 10, 2011 9:34 PM EST (AOL)
In the fight against obesity and the desire for weight loss, much of the modern world is looking for a quick fix for fat. Will we rush without looking or take some time to determine the safety of this quick fix weight loss product?
Half of all hospitals infected with superbugs - protect yourself
Seeded on Sun Nov 6, 2011 4:16 AM EST (Gulf human rights hero Thomas B. Manton falsely imprisoned, murdered)
Remember these four simple but powerful steps: 1) Wash your hands frequently, even if others tease you about it. (You can't be too obsessive about it when you're in a hospital!) 2) Insist that medical staff (including doctors) wash their hands before touching you.
Sitting And Declining Health Go Hand in Hand
Fri Nov 4, 2011 2:35 PM EDT
It's in the news again after several months on the shelf. In today's world, you probably spend lots of time sitting. It may be the nature of your life. Unhappily, the world of science has discovered a world of hurt for those that spend lots of time sitting, especially as you age.
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Hospitals raking in cash from unnecessary surgery for dying seniors
Seeded on Wed Nov 2, 2011 12:09 AM EDT (Gulf human rights hero Thomas B. Manton falsely imprisoned, murdered)
This article claims that doctors and hospitals in the United States have a financial incentive to perform surgery on dying seniors because Medicare is guaranteed to pay for it, and that nutrition which could solve the problem is ignored because doctors in the USA cannot me …
The Fear of Mad Cow Disease in Humans
Seeded on Wed Nov 2, 2011 12:06 AM EDT (the Mail online)
Experts now are pronouncing that they fear the dormant infection of mad cow in humans (CJD) to the tune of 1 in 4000 people. Is this fear-mongering or a realistic concern?
Movie - Vaccines: The Greater Good
Seeded on Tue Nov 1, 2011 10:37 PM EDT ()
Watch for a limited time, best to use Chrome or Opera browsers. - The Greater Good looks behind the fear, hype and politics that polarize people into emotionally charged pro-vaccine or anti-vaccine camps with no room for middle ground.
Omega 6 health benefits are essential
Seeded on Fri Oct 28, 2011 2:15 PM EDT (Well Wise)
Omega 6 health benefits are essential but you can eat too much of good thing in this case...
Nutrition 'Rating' System Urged by U.S. Panel for Food Labels
Seeded on Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:27 PM EDT (Business Week)
Foods sold in U.S. stores should carry standardized labels to let consumers gauge nutritional value says a scientific advisory panel. So far, they are ignoring GMOs and chemicals in processed food.
The Coming Derivatives Crisis That Could Destroy The Entire Global Financial System
Seeded on Thu Oct 20, 2011 1:21 PM EDT (The Economic Collapse)
Most people have no idea that Wall Street has become a gigantic financial casino. The big Wall Street banks are making tens of billions of dollars a year in the derivatives market, and nobody in the financial community wants the party to end.
FDA Approves Genetically Modified Fish
Seeded on Fri Oct 14, 2011 4:11 AM EDT (Supermarket News)
In a controversial and potentially groundbreaking decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has submitted a document supporting the commercial production of a genetically engineered salmon meant for human consumption -
Appreciating Vitamin D
Seeded on Wed Oct 12, 2011 5:21 PM EDT (Dr. Aieta)
What if I said I know of one treatment that could lower your risk of having a heart attack, prevent the incidence of type I diabetes by 80%, lower blood pressure, dramatically slow the progression of arthritis, reduce or eliminate muscle pain, and prevent cancer, all without s …
Chocolate & Cocoa with High Flavonoid Content Can Heal
Tue Oct 11, 2011 1:50 PM EDT
Chocolate and cocoa are in the news again. Antioxidants in chocolate & cocoa can help your heart by keeping your blood vessels relaxed, easing blood pressure and helping circulation.
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Epigenetic clue to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
Seeded on Wed Oct 5, 2011 6:41 AM EDT (New Scientist)
TWIN studies have shown that people with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder have changes in gene activity caused by their environment. What you eat plays into your health over time. Eliminating toxins is also a key factor to better health.
Parents delaying, skipping recommended vaccines
Seeded on Mon Oct 3, 2011 9:31 PM EDT (Reuters)
More than one in 10 parents use an "alternative" vaccination schedule for their young children, including refusing vaccines altogether, according to a U.S.
Foreclosures damage health as well as finances
Seeded on Mon Oct 3, 2011 5:24 PM EDT (MinnPost)
We’re all aware of the devastating financial effect that home foreclosure has on families and communities. But what about its impact on health?
Salads are nice, but burgers are what really sell
Seeded on Mon Oct 3, 2011 5:20 PM EDT (Salt Lake Tribune)
No matter that first lady Michelle Obama has been on a crusade for a year and a half to slim down the country. Old attitudes die hard.
More parents think it's safer to delay vaccines
Seeded on Mon Oct 3, 2011 5:13 PM EDT (msnbc.com)
Parents are increasingly skipping or delaying vaccines for their young children, despite doctors' concerns that doing so will leave their children and community at risk for preventable diseases.
Feed Your Genes: How Our Genes Respond to the Foods We Eat
Seeded on Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:13 PM EDT (Science Daily)
Scientific exploration continues about how eating affects genes and human health.
Organic Tomato Juice Contains More Beneficial Phenolic Components Than Juice from Conventionally Grown Crops
Seeded on Fri Sep 30, 2011 6:10 PM EDT (Science Daily)
Organic tomato juice contains more phenolic components than juice from conventionally grown crops, according to a new study published in the journal Food Chemistry.
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Is a Drug Really the Answer to Type 2 Diabetes?type 2 diabetes arises from faulty leptin signaling and insulin resistance. It is therefore a fully preventable condition that can be controlled or reversed by recovering your insulin and leptin sensitivities.
- Americans Are Fat, And Expected To Get Much Fatter
If Americans stay on this path, 83 percent of men will be overweight or obese by 2020. Women are right behind them, with 72 percent projected to be overweight or obese by then.
- Bird Flu Research Rattles Bioterrorism Field
Scientists and security specialists are in the midst of a fierce debate over recent experiments on a strain of bird flu virus that made it more contagious.
- 5 Little-Known (Dietary) Causes of Osteoporosis
According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, “Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Osteoporosis is the most common type of bone disease, osteopenia isn't much better.
- Half of all hospitals infected with superbugs - protect yourself
Remember these four simple but powerful steps: 1) Wash your hands frequently, even if others tease you about it. (You can't be too obsessive about it when you're in a hospital!) 2) Insist that medical staff (including doctors) wash their hands before touching you.
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