Food pantries uncover hidden diabetes crisis in West Chicago

With half of screened participants showing abnormal blood sugar levels, a Chicago-based study underscores the urgent need for targeted screenings and lifestyle support in food-insecure neighborhoods. Study: Prevalence and underdiagnosis of diabetes mellitus in a food insecure population. Image Credit: ADragan / Shutterstock In a recent article published in the journal Scientific…

ByRichard BakerApril 14, 20250Comments

Health Freedom

Top officials placed on leave amid mass restructuring – NaturalNews.com

Senior HHS officials, including Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, Dr. Diana Bianchi, Vence L. Bonham Jr., Julia Tierney (FDA) and Dr. Peter Stein (FDA), were placed on administrative leave. Stein refused a forced reassignment and was subsequently suspended. Despite the personnel changes, HHS websites still list the officials in their roles, and no formal statements have been…

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Health Freedom

Maine sues USDA over withheld funds in transgender athlete dispute – NaturalNews.com

Maine has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) after the agency froze federal funds due to the state's policy allowing transgender athletes in girls' sports. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins claims Maine’s policies discriminate against female athletes by requiring them to compete against and share facilities (e.g. locker rooms) with male-born athletes,…

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Fitness

What really causes keto flu, and how can you prevent it?

As ketogenic diets grow in popularity, a new review sheds light on the short-term side effects of keto-induction and offers science-backed solutions to help manage the dreaded "keto flu." Symptoms during initiation of a ketogenic diet: a scoping review of occurrence rates, mechanisms and relief strategies. Image Credit: eldar nurkovic / Shutterstock …

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Health Freedom

Hospital staffers sound alarm after 10 nurses were diagnosed with BRAIN TUMORS – NaturalNews.com

At least 10 nurses at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Massachusetts have been diagnosed with brain tumors in recent years, primarily on the fifth-floor maternal care ward, raising concerns about environmental hazards. A nurse with a brain tumor spoke out, questioning the high number of cases, with some tumors being cancerous. Three nurses have already undergone surgery,…

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Health Freedom

TAKE IT DOWN Act advances in Congress amid free speech concerns – NaturalNews.com

The bipartisan Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act moved closer to becoming law this week after passing in committee with a 49-1 bipartisan vote. It passed in the Senate 65-33 several weeks ago, with only one Republican, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT), opposing it. The legislation, which would…

ByRichard BakerApril 13, 20250Comments

Trump proposes historic T defense budget amid global tensions and government spending scrutiny – NaturalNews.com

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Trump proposes historic $1T defense budget amid global tensions and government spending scrutiny – NaturalNews.com

Trump proposes historic $1T defense budget amid global tensions and government spending scrutiny President Donald Trump announced a historic $1 trillion defense budget – the largest in U.S. history – aimed at countering threats from China and Russia, dwarfing the current $895 billion allocation. While Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth touted the budget's focus on "lethality…

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Health Freedom

U.S. vows to counter Chinese influence in Panama Canal – NaturalNews.com

U.S. vows to counter Chinese influence in Panama Canal The U.S. aims to counter China's growing presence near the Panama Canal through military and economic partnerships, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowing to "take back" control of the strategic waterway. While China does not operate the canal, its control over nearby ports raises espionage fears.…

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Health Freedom

DOJ and ATF kill Biden’s “Zero Tolerance” firearms dealer policy – NaturalNews.com

The DOJ and ATF have rescinded Biden's 2021 "Zero Tolerance" policy, which mandated license revocations for Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) over even minor or first-time violations, including paperwork errors. Under Biden, the ATF revoked 92 licenses in 2022 (1.3 percent of reviewed dealers) and 170 in 2023 – record highs. With the policy overturned, the…

ByRichard BakerApril 13, 20250Comments

Prepping & Survival

China Calls US Tariff Exemptions A “Small Step” Toward Fixing “Wrong Practice”

Update (Sunday): China responded to new trade guidance issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday evening. The guidance excludes some of the highest-value goods—such as computers, chips, and smartphones—from reciprocal tariffs. AFP News quoted a Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson, calling the updated guidance a “small step” toward correcting President Trump’s “wrong practice” of imposing…

ByRichard BakerApril 13, 20250Comments