By Dylan Charles Last year the world was shocked by the devastating fires which tore through the Amazon rainforest. People from all corners of the globe voiced their sadness and support on social media, celebrities came forth with pledges of support, and Brazilian president Jair…
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute have shown that two prebiotics, mucin and inulin, slowed the growth of melanoma in mice by boosting the immune system’s ability to fight cancer. In contrast to probiotics, which are live bacterial strains, prebiotics are “food”…
By Tess Pennington You may think it best to seal your windows shut during winter, but by doing so, you may be subjecting your immune system to fending off symptoms from indoor allergens or have respiratory problems. The reason being is air quality in homes…
By Mike Maharrey SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Feb. 10, 2020) – Last week, a Utah House committee unanimously passed a bill that would further expand raw milk sales in the state. Final passage of this bill would take another important step toward rejecting a federal…
Dr. Fahad Basheer The Facts: Stress can have unhealthy biological consequences. Reflect On: Why are we not taught as youngsters to deal with and handle stress, and other emotions? During my general practice, I often encounter many cases that stem from stress. Gastritis is one…
Revised from 11/17/19 By Peter Tocci Introduction When you say, “5G” or “Stop 5G,” please be sure you haven’t been misled about what it is, what you are opposing – or want. Most “5G” opposition presents more like hysteria than fact. “5G” (in quotes) indicates…
By Peter Tocci Author’s Note: This Summary is a distillation of the article What Do YOU Mean When You Say “5G”? (majorly revised and updated). The full text is strongly encouraged; but two Summaries have been published for fast-trackers. A more detailed Bullet Summary, for…
By Peter Tocci Author’s Note: This Summary lists discussion points in the article What Do YOU Mean When You Say “5G”? (majorly revised and updated). The full text is strongly encouraged; but two Summaries have been published for fast-trackers. This more detailed one, for those…
By Rosanne Lindsay, Naturopath Every few years there is the warning of a new lethal virus that threatens to be the next epidemic. Every 100 years, the threat is marketed as a pandemic. Note: The 1720 Plague, the 1820 Cholera, the 1920 Spanish Flu, and…
By Dr. Adem Gunes The Facts: Fruits offer nutritional gains to the human body in the form of substances such as Vitamin C, phenols, fiber, folic acid, and antioxidants. There is plenty of evidence showing the anti-cancer properties of certain compounds in fruits. Reflect On:…
By Genavee Brown, Northumbria University, Newcastle Smartphones have changed the world. A quick glance around any street or communal space shows how dominant our favourite digital devices have become. We are familiar with the sight of groups of teenagers not talking, but eagerly composing messages…
A new study published by The BMJ adds to evidence that rosiglitazone – a drug used to treat type 2 diabetes – is associated with an increased risk of heart problems, especially heart failure. This study is the most comprehensive evaluation of the cardiovascular risk…
By Richard Enos The Facts: Psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter shares 8 reasons that stress may ensue from a cluttered environment. Reflect On: How clean is your environment? Have you tried de-cluttering to see if it makes a difference in how you feel? Clutter in our…
Children with higher concentrations of a certain chemical in their blood are more likely to get cavities, according to a new study by West Virginia University School of Dentistry researchers. Manufactured chemical g roups called perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances are universal as a result of…
Researchers from North Carolina State University have found elevated levels of 11 per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals in the blood of Cape Fear River striped bass. Two of those compounds – perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and Nafion byproduct 2 – are associated with altered immune and…
By Mayukh Saha As the story of the injured tortoise Freddy came out, researchers all over the world used that as an incentive to start looking at more varied ways of caring for wounded animals. As we have already learned in school, a shell is…
By Peter Tocci In What Do YOU Mean When You Say “5G”? (WDYM) much space is devoted to analyzing news stories about the dreaded “5G” rollout. Two of the greatest fallacies presented in this hysteria are 1) “5G” has not been tested for safety, and…
Many greenhouses could become energy neutral by using see-through solar panels to harvest energy – primarily from the wavelengths of light that plants don’t use for photosynthesis. Those are the findings of a new modeling study conducted by engineering, plant biology and physics researchers at…
A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists shows how a natural compound found in many well-known and widely consumed vegetables can also be used to fight fatty liver disease. The study demonstrates how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD, can be controlled…
By Alex Pietrowski At age 71, famed actress and singer Olivia Newton-John is winning a long battle with cancer, and she gives major credit to medicinal cannabis for helping her to overcome pain and get much-needed rest so that her body could heal. Having been…
