(Natural News) New research led by Crowdpac, a nonpartisan polling group, has taken a hard look at federal campaign contributions across a number of different industries. And as it turns out, Big Pharma is largely run by members of the Left-wing — as is the entertainment industry, the news media, academia, tech and other influential […]

(Natural News) A recent study published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology revealed that exposure to pharmaceutical contaminants and pollutants — such as birth-control medication, anti-depressants, and beta blockers — may drive fishes that live downstream from a typical sewage treatment plant to exert more effort on surviving. A team of researchers at McMaster University […]

(Natural News) In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture is often used to relieve pain and other health complaints. According to the results of a study, acupuncture is just as effective as drug therapy when treating high blood pressure (hypertension). The study was conducted by researchers from the Jiaozuo Tongren Hospital in China. Can acupuncture reduce high […]

(Natural News) January is a financial disaster for most people. After all the riotous holiday spending of December, the reality of the new year signals an abrupt end to festive cheer. Recent announcements of price hikes by several pharmaceutical giants are therefore not likely to be well received by cash-strapped consumers. The Wall Street Journal […]

(Natural News) Antibiotic treatment may actually do more harm than good for honeybees, according to a recent study. Beekeepers spray honeybee colonies with antibiotics to help stave off foul brood. This treatment is typically done to beehives several times a year to prevent bacterial infections that may damage the larvae. To test the effects of antibiotics […]

(Natural News) Ironically, the same Greek mathematician who invented the syringe 2,000 years ago also created the very first vending machine. Some of the oldest vending machines dispensed holy water in Egyptian temples, but these days mostly what you get is sodas and junk food snacks. It only makes sense that most vending machines dish […]

(Natural News) Probiotics are a certain type of “good” bacteria that offers various health benefits when consumed, and some people take probiotics as supplements with the goal of populating their gut with beneficial microorganisms. However, data from a review has determined that probiotics can also be used to reduce the need for antibiotics among infants […]

(Natural News) Raynaud’s phenomenon is a condition that is characterized by the constriction of the small arteries, which causes restricted blood flow to the hands and feet. According to a review, the number of prescription drugs that are causing the condition is steadily increasing. Earlier research has already suggested that both beta-blockers and chemotherapy drugs can induce Raynaud’s, […]

(Natural News) The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cautioned against the administration of medications containing codeine and tramadol, saying in an official statement that these opiod drugs can cause “life-threatening breathing problems,” particularly in children below the age of 12. “Some children and adults break down codeine and tramadol into their active […]

(Natural News) The harmful effects of antibiotics have long been observed, and yet medical professionals continue to prescribe them even for mild infections. One of the complications that arise from the overuse of antibiotics includes the disruption of the body’s microflora, which is involved in a large portion of immune functions. This was proven to be […]