New study examines how obesity alters brain’s reward circuits

Obesity is on the rise. Among U.S. adults aged 20 or older, 4 in 10 met the criteria for obesity in the most recent National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, up from roughly 3 in 10 two decades earlier. People with obesity have a significantly greater risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Despite recent health…

ByRichard BakerApril 16, 20250Comments

Health Freedom

Chemical cocktails in processed foods linked to diabetes, validating natural health warnings – NaturalNews.com

Chemical cocktails in processed foods linked to diabetes, validating natural health warnings Processed food additives are linked to an increased risk of Type 2 diabetes, new research confirms. Two harmful additive mixtures—emulsifiers and artificial sweeteners—are found in common foods like diet sodas and yogurts. Industry-funded studies often ignore additive combinations, masking their true health risks.…

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Health Freedom

Nvidia’s $500B U.S. AI bet counters China trade threats, fuels Trump’s jobs push – NaturalNews.com

Nvidia’s $500B U.S. AI bet counters China trade threats, fuels Trump’s jobs push NVIDIA will manufacture $500B worth of AI supercomputers and chips in the U.S., responding to Trump’s tariffs and China’s rare earth export bans. The move creates hundreds of thousands of jobs and reshores critical defense and AI infrastructure. NVIDIA partners with TSMC,…

ByRichard BakerApril 16, 20250Comments

Health Freedom

Study finds bananas more effective than salt reduction for lowering blood pressure – NaturalNews.com

Study finds bananas more effective than salt reduction for lowering blood pressure New research shows potassium-rich foods like bananas and avocados lower blood pressure better than cutting salt alone. Hypertension plagues modern diets due to high sodium and low potassium—a reversal of ancestral eating patterns. Men, especially, benefit from increased dietary potassium, improving blood pressure…

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News

Washington’s Latest Tax Assault on Economic Success

Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | by Outside Contributor | 0 Comments | Print What is it about politicians in Washington that they just can’t stand progress or the thought of anyone getting rich? That’s the attitude of many Democrats in Congress as they try to cripple the private…

ByRichard BakerApril 15, 20250Comments

Health Freedom

The ancient hormone-balancing superfruit – NaturalNews.com

Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus) has a rich history that can be traced back to ancient Greece and Rome, where it was celebrated for its anti-inflammatory and hormonal benefits. Its name, which means "chaste lamb," reflects its historical association with promoting chastity and purity. Native to the Mediterranean, it thrives in temperate climates and is now cultivated globally. Chasteberry contains…

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Fitness

Afternoon could be best time for asthma inhaler, study shows

A mid-afternoon puff could be the best way to get the most out of your asthma inhaler according to a new study led by University of Manchester researchers. The study, funded by the Jon Moulton Charity Trust, found that a dose of inhaled beclomethasone - known as Clenil Modulite® or the ‘brown’ steroid inhaler in the…

ByRichard BakerApril 15, 20250Comments

Prepping & Survival

Trade War Turbulence: China Halts Boeing Jet Deliveries For Airlines

This article was originally published by Tyler Durden at ZeroHedge. Days after Juneyao Airlines postponed the delivery of a widebody jet from Boeing, Beijing has escalated its trade war response—quietly ordering all Chinese carriers to suspend further Boeing deliveries, according to Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the situation. The move marks a broadening of non-tariff retaliation amid a deepening tit-for-tar trade…

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Health Freedom

Trump administration engages 130 nations in trade talks to reshape global tariffs amid China tensions – NaturalNews.com

Trump administration engages 130 nations in trade talks to reshape global tariffs amid China tensions Over a hundred nations are engaging with the U.S. in talks to reduce tariffs reciprocally under the Reciprocal Trade Act. While allies like Japan and the EU are making progress, talks with China remain stalled, with U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods…

ByRichard BakerApril 15, 20250Comments

Health Freedom

WHO Runs 2-Day Pandemic Simulation ‘Exercise Polaris’ – NaturalNews.com

STAGING BEFORE RELEASE: WHO Runs 2-Day Pandemic Simulation ‘Exercise Polaris’ Pandemic Simulation Conducted: The WHO held a two-day virtual drill called Exercise Polaris, simulating a global outbreak of a fictional virus. Over 15 countries, 20+ health agencies, and 350 emergency groups participated, testing new coordination mechanisms for rapid pandemic response. Parallels to Event 201: Like Event 201 (October…

ByRichard BakerApril 15, 20250Comments