By Norman A. Paradis, Dartmouth College On April 25, California law enforcement announced the possible capture of a long-sought serial killer. Shortly after, it was reported that police had used public DNA databases to determine his identity. This extraordinary event highlights that when you send…
By Brandon Turbeville, Natural Blaze In the latest demonstration that free access to marijuana in a supposedly free society is an idea whose time has come, none other than CNN’s Sanjay Gupta, the notoriously biased news organization’s Chief Medical Correspondent, has written an op-ed in the form…
By Karen Foster Although fat cells (adipocytes) normally function as part of the immune system and help control lipid accumulation, the extracellular environment in obesity traps a vicious cycle of inflammation, increasing risk of several major disease. 24 hours is all it takes for a…
By Jay Syrmopoulos Understanding the long history of hemp and its criminalization in America is important, as it is the story of a plant that was criminalized by the U.S. government at the behest of oligarchic titans of industry, in an effort to protect their respective…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor An eerie bit of news has graced today’s 4/20 celebrations across America. (“Four twenty” is code for smoking marijuana, making the day 4/20 special in cannabis culture.) On Thursday, the FDA, notorious for approving fatal opioids and other drugs – and attacking plants…
By Melinda Cafferty, Natural Blaze Hearts are breaking everywhere over Toby the Cat. The “human-forsaken” orange feline that went on a 12-mile journey to the doorstep of the people who abandoned him. The 7-year-old cat, at least middle-aged in human years, was given away by his…
By Michael Maharrey Colorado’s industrial hemp industry continues to grow despite ongoing federal prohibition. The early successes in creating a viable hemp marketplace hinged on the state’s willingness to ignore federal law, along with the actions of farmers and entrepreneurs who have taken advantage of…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor As much as we support supplement freedom in the U.S., there are some very questionable supplements on the market. Some are made from rocks, hair or metals. Iron can build up in the system and become toxic so we are going to have…
By Annie Holmquist I recently dug up a 1908 curriculum manual in the Minnesota Historical Society archives. It provided instructions on everything from teacher deportment to recommended literature lists for various grades. As a book lover, I was especially interested in the latter! With the exception of…
By Joe Battaglia Researchers at the University of Washington have designed a convenient and natural product that uses proteins to rebuild tooth enamel and treat dental cavities. The “modern” theory of dental disease suggests that we have an almost total lack of power and responsibility…
Margaret Kristin Merga, Murdoch University and Saiyidi Mat Roni, Edith Cowan University There is a common perception that children are more likely to read if it is on a device such as an iPad or Kindles. But new research shows that this is not necessarily…
By Carey Wedler One of the most reviled companies in the United States recently gave Americans yet another reason to distrust their power: A recent Goldman Sachs report reveals the company questioning whether or not curing chronic illness is compatible with a sustainable business model….
By Daisy Luther Is the carton of eggs in your refrigerator part of the biggest egg recall since 2010? Rose Acre Farms has voluntarily recalled 206,749,248 eggs after 22 people became ill with salmonella after consuming their products. The eggs were delivered to grocery stores…
By Melinda Cafferty If our readers just let out a collective “Awwwww!” when they saw this picture – well, we were right there with them. We shudder to how many veterans would have euthanized a squirrel with gangrenous limbs. Interestingly, a team of Turkish rescuers never…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor Millions of cartons of milk labeled “organic” contain a mysterious additive. It’s a nutrient called DHA but the millions of customers buying the cartons do not realize how it’s manufactured. While the additive itself is causing people to question whether it should even…
By Brandon Turbeville, Natural Blaze Donald Trump is proving to be following in the footsteps of his predecessor in terms of the possibility of being the most disappointing president of modern times. His latest debacle now comes in the form of the TPP which Trump pulled…
By Dylan Charles Some great number of years back a maniacal psychiatrist wanted me to hop on the antidepressant bus. I asked him for how long I might need to be on the pills, to which he replied, “Forever.” You see, according to this esteemed…
By Kenny Torrella While more than 100 food brands have committed to banning these cruel practices from their supply chains, Mickey D’s has stood firm in its commitment to extreme animal cruelty. In late March, as the million-plus New York Times print subscribers sat down to…
By Heather Callaghan, Editor On February 12, 2018 Georgia Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employee, Timothy Cunningham, left work allegedly saying he felt sick and later walked out of his house never to be seen again. The 35-year-old epidemiologist’s sudden disappearance and his role at the…
By Brandon Turbeville, Natural Blaze PayPal Terminates Donations To Animal Rescue Org In Syria Over Sanctions But Western Money Still Flows To Terrorists While the United States, Britain, France, NATO, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC continue to fund terrorists in Syria, any attempt at relieving the conditions…
