Individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) because of family history or genetic predisposition who engaged in six months of aerobic exercise training improved their brain glucose metabolism and higher-order thinking abilities (e.g., planning and mental flexibility) called executive function; these improvements occurred in conjunction…
A new Northwestern Medicine study has found alarmingly high rates of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing for patients on Medicaid, the public health insurance program for those with lower incomes. Using Medicaid insurance claims between 2004 and 2013, the study evaluated 298 million antibiotic prescriptions filled by…
Habitat loss, pesticide use and, surprisingly, artificial light are the three most serious threats endangering fireflies across the globe, raising the spectre of extinction for certain species and related impacts on biodiversity and ecotourism, according to a Tufts University-led team of biologists associated with the…
By Sara Tipton Some people are naturally flexible while others loathe the idea of stretching. But it’s actually beneficial for everyone regardless of where you are on the “flexibility scale.” Because at least some flexibility is important, stretching is also important. If you don’t have…
By Alanna Ketler The Facts: Spending time outdoors can have a drastically positive impact on our mental health. Reflect On: How often are you getting outside? A short walk or a sit in a park is enough for you to reap the benefits Mother Nature…
By Mayukh Saha As the new decade begins, scientists have been frantically trying to construct batteries made of diamond. The batteries would have the recycled energy of nuclear waste. These batteries would work for at least an entire millennium. Researchers at Bristol University have already…
By Derrick Broze The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reaffirmed their belief that glyphosate is not a carcinogen, despite initially concluding the chemical was probably carcinogenic. On Thursday, the EPA concluded a regulatory review of glyphosate and found that the most widely used herbicide…
By John Vibes At a time where people all over the world are more concerned than ever about germs, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent a strict warning to GoJo, the company that produces Purell products, accusing the company of making false…
A vegetarian diet may be associated with a lower risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs), a study in Scientific Reports suggests. UTIs are usually caused by gut bacteria, such as E. coli, which enter the urinary tract through the urethra and affect the kidneys and…
By Matt Agorist Over the past several days, the coronavirus crisis has escalated dramatically. On Thursday, the World Health Organization declared a global public health emergency. Then Thursday night, U.S. officials issued a “do not travel” advisory to China. All of this is unfolding as…
By Michael Maharrey JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Jan. 30, 2020) – Yesterday, a Missouri House committee passed a bill that would legalize retail sales of raw milk in the state and take a step toward nullifying a federal prohibition scheme in effect. Rep. Ann Kelley (R-Lamar)…
By Sam Janes, UCL and Peter Campbell, Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute We know that quitting smoking is an excellent way to reduce your risk of developing lung cancer. But until now, experts weren’t quite sure why this was the case. Our latest research has uncovered…
By Dylan Charles In 1952 the United States government released a civil defense film entitled Duck and Cover. Aimed at teaching school children how to survive an atomic bomb attack, the film’s hero, Bert the Turtle, found safety in his turtle shell while the narrator…
By Kalee Brown The Facts: Baby carrots are washed in a dilute chlorine bleach solution to clean them. Reflect On: You can vote with your dollar and buy organic, if you can’t afford it, perhaps it’s best to wash your fruits and vegetables with a…
By Sean Walton The World Health Organization (WHO) declared a public health emergency of international concern on Thursday amid the coronavirus outbreak in China. The organization held discussions for two days last week on the virus but did not declare a global health emergency at…
By John Vibes More research continues to be published showing the potential impact that psychedelic compounds can have on mental health treatment. A team at New York University‘s Grossman School of Medicine recently conducted followup research to the 2016 study which showed that cancer patients…
By Alexa Erickson The Facts: A report released by Kew Gardens in the United Kingdom has revealed that there are nearly 30,000 plant species recorded as being of medicinal use throughout the world. Reflect On: What if the health/pharmaceutical industry put in the same amount…
By John Vibes A creative organization called “Company New Heroes” and the biotechnology company “Krown Design,” have teamed up to create an incredible building made of mushrooms, which they call the “The Growing Pavillion.” The structure was built for Dutch Design Week, and was created…
By Dr. Scott Graves You may have already heard the news about the coronavirus that started in Wuhan, China. It is reported that dozens of people have died from viral pneumonia and thousands more are infected. They even have quarantined cities totaling 50 million+ people….
By Kalee Brown The Facts: Russia Today reported that 20,000 Indian children work in Jharkhand’s illegal mica mines, working toward extracting this product for people’s makeup and beauty products all over the world. Reflect On: Children literally risk their lives for unfair wages (on average…
