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03/25/2017 / By Jude Henry

Bird flu: 73,000 birds to be slaughtered in Tennessee

Bird flu is yet again rearing its ugly head and leading to a cascade of unfortunate events. At a farm in Tennessee, upwards of 73,000 birds are scheduled to be killed because of the possible existence of H7 avian influenza, also known as HPAI, a type of bird flu virus. The seemingly severe action was considered […]

02/18/2017 / By Jude Henry

WINNING: IRS won’t enforce Obamacare penalty for uninsured

American citizens and taxpayers are already receiving some relief as a direct result of the Executive Order titled “Minimizing the Economic Burden of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Pending Repeal” that President Donald Trump signed on January 20, 2017, the day he was inaugurated. Trump has promised to repeal and replace the Patient […]

02/03/2017 / By Jude Henry

Confirmed: CBD compounds in marijuana can treat bone fractures and assist in organ transplants

Multiple sclerosis? Check. Epilepsy? Check. The properties of the humble marijuana plant have been helpful in treating a wide variety of health conditions like those, and it has now been confirmed that cannabinoid (CBD) compounds in marijuana can treat bone fractures and assist with organ transplants. CBDs are non-psychotropic parts of the plant, and medicinal […]

02/02/2017 / By Jude Henry

Finland unveils drastic plan to make their nation virtually tobacco-free by 2040

We’re all familiar with designated nonsmoking areas in restaurants and other public places. But how about a nonsmoking country? Could it be? If Finland has its way, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The country’s goal is to be mostly tobacco-free by 2040. And that trend might waft over into the rest of the world. […]

01/21/2017 / By Jude Henry

Garlic, honey and apple cider vinegar: Powerful natural mixture against indigestion, obesity

Science is supposedly looking for miracle cures for all sorts of ailments, yet nature consistently provides the most powerful remedies anywhere on the planet. These solutions are also typically far safer and cost pennies on the dollar compared to steep costs for conventional medical treatments. Better yet, these down-to-earth treatments are usually simple and accessible […]

01/16/2017 / By Jude Henry

Can saunas really help protect you against heart and brain diseases?

Amazing relaxation while being bathed in soothing heat as your every care drifts away and your health gets a boost. Sounds delightful, right? The feel of a sauna is incredibly pleasing to many people, and now, research shows that regular sauna use is not just enjoyable. It also yields some serious health benefits. For example, […]

01/09/2017 / By Jude Henry

FDA admits cybersecurity vulnerabilities in pacemakers, insulin pumps and MRI systems

People who use various medical devices, such as pacemakers, insulin pumps and MRI systems, already have enough to be concerned with just in terms of dealing with their medical conditions. But on top of that, now they also need to deal with the issue of cybersecurity vulnerabilities that affect these devices and that have been […]

01/01/2017 / By Jude Henry

NHS admits far too many preventable deaths still stem from medical mistakes

When someone’s life ends it is always tragic, and loved ones experience grief and loss. But it is even more tragic when a person passes away and their death could have been avoided, such as in cases of negligence, carelessness and error. That is exactly what has happened in numerous instances in the UK, yet the […]

01/01/2017 / By Jude Henry

Sad, yet not surprising: Politifact is all pro-vaccine and pro-GMO

It’s become increasingly difficult to find the truth in modern news media, with so many of the typical outlets being biased, deceptive, manipulative and dishonest. Thus, it isn’t too surprising that the website Politifact is decisively pro-vaccine and pro-GMO. The organization says it fact checks what politicians and others with political opinions say, and then uses its “Truth-O-Meter” […]

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