Story at-a-glance Visceral fat — the deep fat around your organs — acts like a hormone-producing organ that fuels inflammation, disrupts metabolism, and increases the risk of aggressive endometrial cancer New research shows that fat activity, not fat amount, predicts cancer severity, meaning even women with moderate weight face higher […]
A major study confirms pandemic lockdowns caused developmental harm in young children. Research found a significant rise in developmental concerns among toddlers during restrictions. The damage impacted key areas like problem-solving, speech, and behavior. This developmental harm persisted even after the lockdown policies were lifted. Experts warn future pandemic planning […]
Story at-a-glance A study of more than 1.3 million Americans found that people living in areas with high trichloroethylene (TCE) levels had a 10% greater risk of Parkinson’s disease than those in cleaner regions TCE, a solvent once used in dry cleaning and degreasing, persists in air, soil, and groundwater […]
On Day 7 of “Bio-Veda 2D > 3D BioTecture Draft and Build Class,” Alosha Lynov emphasized that the first step was to choose a building site that maximized winter sun exposure, recommending an orientation within 10 degrees of true south. He detailed a multi-step process for finding true south, which […]
Story at-a-glance Autism needs to be approached as a system; systems biology looks at everything in biology as a web where everything is connected. When you tug at one part of the web, the rest of the web changes Dr. Martha Herbert believes autism develops in response to environmental factors […]
When disaster strikes, simply having a lot of food isn’t enough. Common problems include palate fatigue, nutritional imbalance, miscalculating daily calorie needs and food spoiling or being wasted through unmeasured consumption. Start with a brutally honest inventory. List every item, including its servings, calories, protein/fat content and expiration date. Then, calculate […]
Story at-a-glance Leah Segedie founded Mamavation to investigate toxic chemicals in consumer products, inspired by family tragedies. The organization conducts independent testing and collaborates with scientists to educate the public about endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) EDCs, often found in plastics and other products, can activate estrogen receptors and increase cellular calcium, […]
The World Health Organization‘s cancer research agency has classified the herbicide atrazine as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Despite this international warning, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proceeding with plans to reapprove the pesticide’s use. Atrazine, a known hormone disruptor, contaminates the drinking water of approximately 40 million Americans. The chemical […]
Story at-a-glance Obesity is not just about eating too much — it develops when your cells cannot burn oxygen and fuel efficiently, leading to fat storage even at normal calorie intake Polyunsaturated fats in vegetable oils slow down your metabolism, mimic hibernation signals, and make your body store fat instead […]
The trillions of bacteria in your gut (your microbiome) are now understood to be key players in regulating your metabolism. They actively influence how your body processes energy, controls blood sugar and stores fat. A healthy, balanced and diverse gut bacteria produces beneficial compounds called short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). These […]