(Natural News) Maintaining proper hygiene during the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is key to preventing the spread of the infectious disease. And if you don’t have access to soap and running water, health experts recommend the use of hand sanitizer. But according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Americans should avoid a popular brand of hand sanitizer […]

(Natural News) Popular sunscreen brands like Coppertone, Banana Boat and Neutrogena are garnering new attention as researchers have found evidence of a potential carcinogen in their products. Researchers petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to halt sales of all sunscreens that have the active ingredient octocrylene. According to nonprofit Haereticus Environmental Laboratory, which studies risks to health and the […]

(Natural News) The lean component of red meat is an excellent source of essential nutrients. According to a study published in the journal Nutrition & Dietetics, you can get vitamins B2, B3, B5, B6 and B12 from red meat, as well as minerals like iron, phosphorus, selenium and zinc. The lean component of red meat is also […]

(Natural News) On Thursday, June 24, Pfizer announced it is temporarily halting the distribution of its anti-smoking pill, Chantix. The company is doing this after it found heightened levels of a cancer-causing compound in the drug. Chantix was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2006 as a prescription medication that is supposed to help […]

(Natural News) Some hand sanitizers made to meet the surge in demand amid the coronavirus pandemic contain high levels of a cancer-causing chemical known as benzene, according to a study conducted by the online pharmacy, Valisure. Valisure analyzed 260 bottles of hand sanitizer across 168 brands in its laboratory in New Haven, Connecticut. The analysis […]

(Natural News) Baby foods are laced with trace amounts of toxic heavy metals that can build up over time through daily exposure and impair children’s brain health, reported the consumer advocacy group Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF). The organization found that 95 percent of nearly 170 commercial baby foods contained lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium, with one in […]

(Natural News) Cancer is a prevalent and devastating disease. But according to a report released last September, 90 percent of all childhood cancer cases are preventable — if only cancer charities and research organizations spent more resources on prevention. A “less flashy” approach to cancer prevention Several studies suggest that cancer is the leading cause of […]

(Natural News) Natural News and other members of the independent media have been warning about the dangers of glyphosate – the primary ingredient in Roundup, the world’s most popular weed killer – for many years. Not so the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or any other American governmental authority. In fact, while country after country banned […]

(Natural News) Anyone who values their health should avoid using Splenda at all costs. An increasing number of scientific literature warns about the numerous adverse effects of using this artificial sweetener. Earlier animal-based studies established links between sucralose and the onset of leukemia and diabetes. But a 2013 review uncovered the hidden health issues of Splenda long after many people consumed […]

(Natural News) Rice is a filling food that goes well with almost any type of ingredient. However, a recent study warns that eating certain kinds of rice can increase your exposure to harmful inorganic arsenic. The study was conducted by Kan Shao and his collaborator Zheng Zhou. Both researchers are from Indiana University Bloomington. In December 2018, […]