May 23, 2010 - Today's Featured Stories - May 23, 2010

The best, and worst, laundry detergents with 1,4-dioxane contamination (NaturalNews) One of the major issues being tackled by consumer watchdog groups this year is the presence of 1,4-dioxane, a synthetic petrochemical carcinogen, in consumer products. Since hair care products, cleaning formulas and laundry detergents are...

U.S. senate votes to maintain big pharma's monopoly by blocking competitive imports (NaturalNews) The United States Senate recently rejected two separate proposals that would have allowed the importation of cheaper drugs from other countries, apparently in order to preserve a deal between the industry and the White...

Coca-Cola's murderous record of anti-union activity in Colombia exposed (NaturalNews) Coca-Cola: to many, it is simply the all-American cola that everyone grew up drinking. Originally created in the late 1800s as a medicine, Coca-Cola eventually evolved into one of the world's most popular soft drinks. Besides being a very...

Bolivia launches "Coca-Colla" drink made from medicinal coca plant (NaturalNews) The Bolivian government has announced plans to launch a carbonated soft drink called Coca-Colla, to be made with actual coca leaves. The name (pronounced koka koya) is an allusion to Colla suyu, the quadrant of the Inca empire that contained...

Lavender Alleviates Symptoms of Migraine Headaches Gentle and soothing, the common herb lavender has strong analgesic effects useful for treatment of migraines and migraine-related depression. Migraine headaches are a neurological condition accompanied by debilitating and excruciating pain...

Learn about Hybrid Vehicle Power Trains There are a lot of misconceptions about what is and what isn't a "hybrid" car or truck. If you're looking to get the most efficient vehicle available and think a hybrid might be the answer, you'll want to know which type of hybrid uses the...

Use Blue and Red Light Therapy for Multiple Skin Care Benefits At first glance, the treatment therapies that use red and blue spectrum light to treat skin disorders and revive aging skin may seem a bit dubious. How can a light beaming on your face actually help change the visible attributes of your skin...

Wild foods on camera: Saguaro cactus fruit picking with David Wolfe (NaturalNews) If you've never seen a band of raw foodists picking wild saguaro cactus fruit, you're in for a real treat. When I used to live in Tucson, I went out with David Wolfe, Raw CEO and several other wild foods enthusiasts to pick raw saguaro...

Today's health headlines from across the 'net

(selected by the Health Ranger for your education and amusement)

• Total corporate sellout: Coast Guard now answers to BP corporate officials, threatens arrest of news media (video)
• Statin drugs cause liver damage, kidney failure and cataracts, says BMJ
• Caffeine intake leads to smaller babies
• Siberian Rhubarb eases menopause symptoms
• Hidden government papers expose lies about measles vaccines for infants
• The conspiracy of profit behind the Gulf oil spill
• Can Kevin Costner's invention clean the Gulf oil spill?
• Scientists claim to have developed artificial life
• US government to criminalize pot smokers who drive DAYS after smoking, yet medicated drivers receive no such scrutiny
• Clueless BP executive wins "Icky" award
• Pistachios increase levels of antioxidants in the blood
• Anti-anxiety drugs still being widely prescribed despite risks of long-term use

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