Excess imaging tests expose patients to dangerous amounts of unnecessary radiation
(NaturalNews) A University of Wisconsin (UW) study has found that patients who receive computed tomography (CT) scans for various abdominal and pelvic conditions often receive a slew of additional scans that are unnecessary and that expose them to excess...
RealAge scheme exposed by NY Times
(NaturalNews) A popular online age quiz, RealAge, has gained notoriety among many Americans for its claims to pinpoint a person's true biological age and make corresponding recommendations for staying healthy and young. Research into the company reveals...
Meditation slashes risk of heart attack, stroke and death in heart disease patients by half
(NaturalNews) Transcendental Meditation (TM) first became well-known in the U.S. during the 1960s when the Beatles showed interest in studying the stress-reducing technique. But meditation hasn't gone the way of love beads and flower power since then...
Appetite Suppressing Foods
The hunger associated with losing weight can seem daunting, and may even discourage many people from maintaining... There are many foods, however, that can suppress appetite.
Remember the Dangers of Refined Sugar
In Western societies, the consumption of refined sugar is a daily addiction. From pouring syrup or sugar over pancakes and cereals at breakfast, to heaping it into coffee and tea, the habit continues during the day, resulting in obesity and...
VA Hospital Botched Prostate Cancer Treatments in Nearly Four out of Five Men
(NaturalNews) A veterans hospital gave improper doses of radiation to between 70 and 80 percent of all men treated for prostate cancer between February 2002 and June 2008, an investigation by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has revealed. In 92 out...
Genetically Engineered Crops have Led to Massive Increases in Pesticide Use
According to a recent report compiled from U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) data, the growing of genetically engineered crops has led to a 383 million pound increase in U.S. pesticide use during the time period spanning from 1996 to...
Today's health headlines from across the 'net
(Hand-picked by the Health Ranger for your education and amusement)- Lady Gaga songs are like junk food for the brain, says panel
- Prince Charles calls for alternative medicine to be formally embraced by government
- Woman killed by chemotherapy
- Call for ban on BPA chemical in baby bottles
- Tyson Foods soup plant caught with "serious violations" by FDA
- Top UK climate scientist to step down pending investigation
- American Casino: The documentary that exposes Wall Street sub-prime con artists
- Companies are looking at ways to reduce their toxic chemical footprints
- Physical health leads to good mental health, too
- FDA continues dragging its feet on Bisphenol-A decision
- Are honey bees being killed off by chemically-coated crop seeds?
- Eco-labels on products are often just lies
