PITTSBURGH — Trauma patients arriving at an emergency room here after sustaining a gunshot or knife wound may find themselves enrolled in a startling medical experiment. Surgeons will drain their blood and replace it with freezing saltwater. Without heartbeat and brain activity, the patients will be clinically dead. And then the surgeons will try to… Read More »
Does exercise reduce the risk of obesity by boosting levels of good bacteria in the gut? | Mail Online.
Killing a Patient to Save His Life – NYTimes.com.
Get some Charisma and run the world! The Charisma Myth: Workbook and Audio Files | Olivia Fox Cabane.
Following is a list of peroxynitrite scavengers containing methoxy and hydroxy groups that have partially reversed Alzheimer’s disease in human clinical trials: rosemary essential oil (eugenol) and lemon essential oil (geraniol) via aromatherapy (Jimbo, et al.–lavender and orange were used in the evenings for relaxation), heat-processed ginseng (ferulic acid, vanillic acid, and syringic acid) (Heo,… Read More »
Destructive plaques found in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients have been rapidly cleared by researchers testing a cancer drug on mice. The US study, published in the journal Science, reported the plaques were broken down at “unprecedented” speed. Tests also showed an improvement in some brain function. Specialists said the results were promising, but warned… Read More »
(NaturalNews) Everyone argues from time to time, whether it is with friends, family, or neighbors. While these arguments can be stressful, few people think about the health risks that may be involved if they continue to engage in these arguments. A new study has found that arguing with others frequently may increase the risk of… Read More »
Fasting for three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the elderly, scientists have found in a breakthrough described as “remarkable.” Although fasting diets have been criticized by nutritionists, research suggests that starving the body kick-starts stem cells into producing more white blood cells, which fight off infection. Scientists at the University of… Read More »
Norovirus is extremely contagious, with an estimated infectious dose as low as 18 viral particles — the amount on the head of a pin could sicken more than 1,000 people. By Alex Cukan | June 4, 2014 at 3:20 PM | 1 Comment Only 4 percent of norovirus food outbreaks were traced to… Read More »
We are all going to die! Well not from this thing today. A massive asteroid roughly the size of an entire football stadium that was discovered only months ago is passing by the Earth this week, with professional and amateur astronomers alike having the best chance to watch the flyover on Thursday. Officially named Asteroid… Read More »
Friday, May 30, 2014 by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger Tags: World Bank, food riots, emergency preparedness (NaturalNews) A new report issued by the World Bank (1) warns that food prices are skyrocketing globally, with wheat up 18 percent and corn up 12 percent this quarter. Ukraine, one of the largest wheat exporters in the… Read More »
(NaturalNews) Autism rates have risen from 1:10,000 in 1981 to 1:68 in 2014. Multiple studies have shown that the prevalence of toxins in our environment to which children are exposed during their developmental stages are the main culprit; however, many other factors should be considered as well, including GMOs and vaccinations. The multitude of dangers… Read More »
(NaturalNews) Mercury tests conducted on vaccines at the Natural News Forensic Food Lab have revealed a shockingly high level of toxic mercury in an influenza vaccine (flu shot) made by GlaxoSmithKline (lot #9H2GX). Tests conducted via ICP-MS document mercury in the Flulaval vaccine at a shocking 51 parts per million, or over 25,000 times higher… Read More »
SCOTUS: Chemical weapons treaty cannot be invoked in assault case BY Mark Sherman, Associated Press June 2, 2014 at 2:20 PM EDT WASHINGTON — A unanimous Supreme Court ruled Monday that prosecutors may not rely on an international chemical weapons treaty to convict a woman who attacked her husband’s mistress. The justices threw out… Read More »
Bilderberg at 60: inside the world’s most secretive conference Topics on the agenda for the three-day summit first held on 29 May 1954 will include: does privacy exist? George Osborne is among those attending the high-powered summit. Photograph: John Thys/AFP/Getty Images It’s been a week of celebrations for Henry Kissinger. On Tuesday… Read More »
Regular exercise, including walking, significantly reduces the chance that a frail older person will become physically disabled, according to one of the largest and longest-running studies of its kind to date. The results, published on Tuesday in the journal JAMA, reinforce the necessity of frequent physical activity for our aging parents, grandparents and, of course,… Read More »
BY Daniela Hernandez, Kaiser Health News June 2, 2014 at 11:47 AM EDT Photo by Rebecca Emery/Getty Images Long Island dermatologist Kavita Mariwalla knows well how to treat acne, burns and rashes. But when a patient came in with a potentially disfiguring case of bullous pemphigoid—a rare skin condition that causes large, watery blisters—she was… Read More »
Table 1 Persistence of clinically relevant bacteria on dry inanimate surfaces. Type of bacterium Duration of persistence (range) Reference(s) Acinetobacter spp. 3 days to 5 months [18, 25, 28, 29, 87, 88] Bordetella pertussis 3 – 5 days [89, 90] Campylobacter jejuni up to 6 days [91] Clostridium difficile (spores) 5 months [92–94] Chlamydia… Read More »
THE way we’re working isn’t working. Even if you’re lucky enough to have a job, you’re probably not very excited to get to the office in the morning, you don’t feel much appreciated while you’re there, you find it difficult to get your most important work accomplished, amid all the distractions, and you don’t believe… Read More »
An American trucker who languished for seven months in a Mexican prison after accidentally carrying ammunition across the border told Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren the experience was “the worst thing that anybody could ever go through.” Jabin Bogan recounted his 2012 plight on “On the Record with Greta Van Susteren” Tuesday, a case… Read More »
It is well established that brain games and puzzles act as calisthenics for our brains, expanding their capacity and improving their overall health. More surprising are the findings of a study led by researchers at the University of Michigan. It shows that just as effective in building cognitive strength are social interactions. The design of… Read More »
PHILADELPHIA — DINNER with your children in 19th-century America often required some self-control. Berry stains in your daughter’s hair? Good for her. Raccoon bites running up your boy’s arms? Bet he had an interesting day. As this year’s summer vacation begins, many parents contemplate how to rein in their kids. But there was a time… Read More »
A study from researchers at the University of Eastern Finland shows that there may be a link between cynicism and brain health. This study was published in the Journal of American Academy of Neurology. According to Austrian Tribune, those who are less likely to trust others are more likely to develop dementia. Those who have… Read More »
In general, smokers have 15 percent chance of developing lung cancer. This percent is very much greater than the non-smokers, according to Richard Houlston, lead author of the study. He says, “Our results show that some smokers with BRCA2 mutations are at an enormous risk of lung cancer — somewhere in the region of 25… Read More »
Lies, Damned Lies, and Vegetarianism: Part 1. Posted In Cardiovascular Fitness,Health,Nutrition “In earlier times, they had no statistics, and so they had to fall back on lies.” -Original author unknown — Hey everyone, Last time we spoke, I promised my next article would discuss the type of diet that’s been shown in clinical trials to… Read More »
Meat Eaters, Vegetarians & Vegans Have Same Mortality Rates Unless… !OrangesIn a previous post, I suggested that a Vegan diet is all that’s necessary to live a longer and healthier life. I stand corrected. Research shows that Meat Eater, Vegan and Vegetarian mortality rates are the same. The good news is that simple adjustments to… Read More »
Is College Worth It? Clearly, New Data Say – NYTimes.com.
Is Long-Term Love More Than A Rare Phenomenon? If So, What Are Its Correlates?.
The trifecta of a romantic relationship — intense love, sexual desire and long-term attachment — can seem elusive, but it may not be as uncommon or unattainable in marriages as we’ve been conditioned to think. “We are born to love,” writes anthropologist and author of Why We Love, Helen Fisher. “That feeling of elation that… Read More »
12 Mind-Blowing Documentaries On Netflix Right Now The Huffington Post | By Lauren Duca Posted: 04/08/2014 1:01 pm EDT Updated: 04/30/2014 8:59 pm EDT Print Article As you search for a movie to watch this weekend, consider abandoning the fictional for some real-life drama. Here are 12 completely fantastic documentaries on… Read More »
Another 12 Mind-Blowing Documentaries To Watch On Netflix.
There’s so much money in American politics these days that fat-cat donors don’t just spend it on candidates and issues anymore — they also spend it attacking each other. Hedge-fund investor Tom Steyer, a heavyweight Democratic contributor, plans to start running ads taking on billionaire Republican donors Charles and David Koch for their positions on… Read More »
SAN DIEGO — Troels Prahl, a brewer and microbiologist at the Southern California yeast distributor White Labs, sits at his company’s tasting room bar with four half-pints of beer. He describes each between thoughtful sips. The first has a malty backbone and a crisp body of raspberry, rosemary and banana, he says; the second, a… Read More »
But it can determine that you are too smart to be the one to arrest someone to face the death penalty. That’s right little boys and girls. Hi IQ’s can be disqualified from joining the police force….. Supreme Court: IQ score alone can’t decide who faces execution in Florida – CSMonitor.com.
Stupid American lesbians….. ‘Give them your breast’: Mexico City uses images of topless models to promote breastfeeding | News.com.au.
‘Give them your breast’: Mexico City uses images of topless models to promote breastfeeding | News.com.au.
Antarctic ice shelf melt ‘lowest EVER recorded, global warming is NOT eroding it’ • The Register.
Woman who wrote fake Holocaust memoir must pay back $22.5M to publisher | Fox News. A Belgium-born Massachusetts woman who admitted to fabricating a best-selling memoir about her experiences during World War II and the Holocaust has been ordered to pay back $22.5 million to her publisher. Judge Marc Kantrowitz issued what he called “the… Read More »
Gene Sperling is a stone-cold Pop-Tart thief. “At one point, Meg [McConnell, an adviser] noticed that a strawberry Pop-Tart she had bought from one of Treasury’s vending machines had vanished. She looked over at Gene [Sperling, then a counselor to Mr. Geithner], who shrugged and admitted he had eaten it. He said he would buy… Read More »
The latest study revealed that Bee Hives which were exposed to low doses of two neonicotinoid pesticides—imidacloprid and clothianidin were not able to recover from winter losses while the control hives quickly recovered. The study also discounted the other causes of CCD which has been advanced like diet, parasites, and pathogens. The latest study adds… Read More »
The researchers showed the results of this unique drug on cells growing in culture dishes and in tumors growing in mice. Leelamine inhibited tumor development in mice with no detectable side effects.The results have been published in two back-to-back articles in Molecular Cancer Therapeutics. HERE and HERE Gavin Robertson, professor of pharmacology, pathology, dermatology, and… Read More »
Pine bark substance to treat skin cancer – The Times of India.
Antarctic ice shelf melt ‘lowest EVER recorded, global warming is NOT eroding it’ • The Register. Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey say that the melting of the Pine Island Glacier ice shelf in Antarctica has suddenly slowed right down in the last few years, confirming earlier research which suggested that the shelf’s melt… Read More »
NSA data-gathering may run into California roadblock – Yahoo News. SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) – The federal government would need a warrant from a judge if it wants the cooperation of California officials in searching residents’ cellphone and computer records, under a bill making its way through the state legislature. The bill, which passed the state… Read More »
‘Impeach Obama’ movement gains speed with new book on ‘lawlessness’ | WashingtonExaminer.com. The underground effort by some conservatives to impeach President Obama for picking and choosing which laws to enforce is about to shift into a higher gear with a new book from a noted terrorism prosecutor detailing seven impeachable offenses on topics ranging… Read More »
“Labor believes in Medicare. We believe that in this country, no matter what your circumstances, if you are sick you should able to go to the doctor and not pay tax. We believe for this and we will fight and fight and fight to defend Medicare.” via Bulk-billing poorer patients will cost us $11 a… Read More »
▶ Evidence Of Ancient Stone Constructions 12,000 Years Old In Peru? – YouTube.
Sony has partnered with IBM to create a tape storage device capable of holding 185 terabytes (about 185,000 gigabytes) on a single cartridge. The new tape can store 148 GB, or about the capacity of three Blu-Ray discs, on one square inch of tape. Of course, due to its high cost this new tape isn’t… Read More »
A hormone associated with longevity also appears to make people’s brains work better. The in Cell Reports could someday lead to drugs that improve memory and learning, researchers say. “We’ve discovered a way to potentially boost cognition,” says , one of the study’s authors who does research on aging and the brain at the University… Read More »
Getting more fruits and vegetables into your diet could help curb your risk of stroke, a new study has found. Researchers at the Medical College of Qingdao University in Qingdao, China, saw a 32% decrease of stroke risk with every 200 grams of fruit consumed each day, and an 11% decrease for every 200 g… Read More »