By Janosch Heller, Dublin City University Since it was first produced at the start of the 20th century, synthetic plastic – and especially plastic packaging – has been an ever-present fixture in everyday life. Yet all the convenience plastic has given us comes at a…
By Study Finds Everyday hair products could be damaging your health. These products, such as creams, sprays, and oils, often contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs), including siloxanes, which are responsible for giving hair its shine and smoothness. In a recent study, Purdue University scientists reveal…
By Alexander Olumese, PharmD Ginger, a familiar ingredient in many kitchens, doubles as a natural remedy with a history spanning centuries in various cultures. Its prominence in traditional Chinese, Indian, and Southeast Asian medicine has sparked modern interest. So, do the myths about ginger’s healthy…
By Jake Johnson United Nations talks over a proposed global plastics treaty ended Sunday with little concrete progress toward an agreement to curb the production, use, and waste of the polluting material after lobbyists for the fossil fuel and petrochemical industries showed up in force…
By Chris Melore Women are more likely to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease as they age. While there are genetic factors which make some people more vulnerable to the most common form of dementia, a new study finds there are still healthy lifestyle choices which can…
By GreenMedInfo Research Group It’s widely known that drinking cranberry juice is helpful for urinary tract infections, but have you ever wondered why this is so? Folk remedies are increasingly validated by science, and so it is that cranberries really are great for infections—and that’s…
By Study Finds Your morning cup of coffee might hold the key to curing Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. A recent study suggests that treated coffee grounds could be key in preventing the debilitating neurodegenerative conditions. The discovery, made by a team of researchers at the…
By Study Finds Consuming a high amount of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) may lead to an increased risk of mouth and throat cancers, a new study warns. The research, which analyzed the dietary habits and lifestyles of nearly half a million individuals over more than a…
By Amanda Christmas Antioxidants are chemicals that help the body fight disease-causing molecules. With their antioxidant capacity, superfoods such as berries, vegetables, and nuts have been shown tо prevent diseases such as heart disease and even cancer. Cranberries are one оf the healthiest berries because…
By Tyler Durden Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Pfizer and Tris Pharma “for defrauding the Texas Medicaid program by providing adulterated pharmaceutical drugs to Texas children.” Specifically, Pfizer’s ADHD drug “Quillivant XR” was “knowingly distributed” to children on Medicaid despite the drugmaker’s “pattern…
By Shyla Cadogan, RD As a dietitian, one of the biggest problems people come to me with is the never-ending craving to eat sugar. For too many, feeling an immense “need” to eat sugar is really common. Having some candy here and there to satisfy…
By Dr. Michael Murray Is memory loss and decreased brain power inevitable as we age? Many people in their 40s, 50s and beyond are told that it is and there is nothing that can be done about it. Is that true? Of course not. Steps…
By John Anderer High-intensity interval training (HIIT) involves short bursts of intense activity followed by even shorter periods of rest repeatedly. So, for example, 45 seconds of burpees followed by 15 seconds of rest, repeated five times. HIIT has emerged as a top exercise choice…
By Dr. Diane Fulton When mental fatigue hits you, choose from the most effective natural remedies. Researchers have found that certain areas of the brain — the nucleus accumbens, orbitofrontal cortex, amygdala, insula and anterior cingulate cortex — weigh the costs and benefits of performing…
By Martin Sharkey, University of Galway House fires are many people’s worst nightmare. But chemicals created decades ago to protect people’s homes from out of control flames opened our front doors to a new menace: toxic chemicals. Ones that we are consistently exposed to in…
By Daisy Luther Who doesn’t love the “Big 3” multibillion-dollar Fortune 500 pharmacies: Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid? Well, actually, a lot of people. For years, they’ve brought us convenience and become our neighborhood pharmacies, but as they invaded towns across the United States, they…
By Swrajit Sarkar, City, University of London Leafy greens are a great way to improve your health as they possess many vital nutrients, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. As a nutritionist, I would highly recommend getting more of the following salad leaves in your diet. Spinach…
By Lyza Hayn Are you sad about summer finally winding down? Well, things in the forest are heating up. Contrary to what many assume, colder weather doesn’t mean the end of foraging. Cold weather ushers in unusual edibles, fresh flavors, and creative cooking techniques you…
By Sayer Ji A favorite herbal medicine of the ancients, peppermint leaves have been found in Egyptian pyramids dating back to 1,000 BC. Modern scientific investigations have now confirmed that this remarkable plant has over a dozen healing properties. In our continuing effort to educate…
(ProPubluca) As far as state and federal officials are concerned, the drinking water in Smithwick, Texas, is perfectly safe. Over the past two decades, the utility that provides water to much of the community has had little trouble complying with the Safe Drinking Water Act, which…
