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How to live a cancer free life

(NaturalNews) Cancer propaganda is blasted from the airways, the television, the Internet, and print media. Cancer treatment is big business. So are the campaigns that ask you to contribute your hard earned money to find a cure. Meanwhile the big shots at the American Cancer Society…

Six methods to purify water for off-grid survival

(NaturalNews) Water is the single most crucial commodity necessary for human survival. A person can live for weeks without food, but without water it’s a matter of a few days.It’s difficult to stockpile enough water to last for any extended length of time, and it’s even more difficult…

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Mexico reports bird flu outbreaks in Puebla and Oaxaca states

Mexico has reported outbreaks of highly pathogenic H7N3 bird flu virus in two backyards in the states of Oaxaca and of Puebla in the southern part of the country, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on Thursday. “The official veterinary services launched the necessary epidemiological investigation and the presence of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus subtype H7N3 was confirmed,” it said.

When surgeons say ‘we can fix it,’ patients may misunderstand risks

By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – When surgeons prepare patients for an operation by describing how it can fix a problem, patients may agree to procedures without fully understanding the risks, a small study suggests. “As doctors, we really want to help patients to understand what is wrong with them and how to treat it, and that’s really complicated, so the ‘fix-it’ model can simplify the issues for patients,” senior

When surgeons say ‘we can fix it,’ patients may misunderstand risks

By Lisa Rapaport (Reuters Health) – When surgeons prepare patients for an operation by describing how it can fix a problem, patients may agree to procedures without fully understanding the risks, a small study suggests. “As doctors, we really want to help patients to understand what is wrong with them and how to treat it, and that’s really complicated, so the ‘fix-it’ model can simplify the issues for patients,” senior

Allergy drug could be cheap option for hepatitis C: study

A cheap allergy drug that is taken for coughing, sneezing and runny nose may be useful in treating the chronic liver infection hepatitis C, US researchers said Wednesday. The antihistamine, called chlorcyclizine HCI, costs about 50 cents per pill, in sharp contrast to recent antiviral treatments that can cure hepatitis C for the first time, but at a hefty cost of at least $8,000 per four-month regimen. Since some 185

Allergy drug could be cheap option for hepatitis C: study

A cheap allergy drug that is taken for coughing, sneezing and runny nose may be useful in treating the chronic liver infection hepatitis C, US researchers said Wednesday. The antihistamine, called chlorcyclizine HCI, costs about 50 cents per pill, in sharp contrast to recent antiviral treatments that can cure hepatitis C for the first time, but at a hefty cost of at least $8,000 per four-month regimen. Since some 185

The Key to Living a Happier Life

I’ve learned throughout this past year that happiness is about perspective — the power of your mind is greater than you can imagine. Harnessing your thoughts, being positive in your mindset and empowering yourself by justifying your struggles through purpose can be the one thing that’s holding you back from living the life of your dreams.My…

The Key to Living a Happier Life

I’ve learned throughout this past year that happiness is about perspective — the power of your mind is greater than you can imagine. Harnessing your thoughts, being positive in your mindset and empowering yourself by justifying your struggles through purpose can be the one thing that’s holding you back from living the life of your dreams.My…

Barack Obama calls for end to gay 'conversion' therapies

US President Barack Obama is calling for an end to so-called conversion therapies that seek to change sexual or gender orientation of young homosexuals or transgenders. The call is in response to a petition on the White House website that was launched after the death of 17-year-old Leelah Alcorn, a transgender youth who committed suicide in December. In a note posted online before her death, Alcorn wrote about being forced