By Heather Callaghan But it may have proven more… A social media April Fool’s prank spearheaded by NPR in 2014 is – ironically – drawing some reflection. This isn’t one of those frustrating social media psychology tests without the users’ knowledge. It appears to have been a…
By Paul A Philips Indeed there is never a shortage of controversy surrounding GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and GM (genetically modified) food. Which leads to the question should we have GM food labeling? Is labeling needed for protecting our public health? In a word the…
By Gaye Levy Most preparedness information out there seems to assume that everyone is part of a family with a mom, a dad, three kids, and a dog. Or, if not that, an extended family that includes brothers, uncles, and a grand-pappy. Somehow, the picture…
By Jon Rappoport (To read about Jon’s mega-collection, The Matrix Revealed, click here.) “Repeat a lie often enough and people believe it. We all know that. But there are millions of people out there who think a public-health agency like the CDC, a scientific body,…
By Natasha Longo It’s promoted as natural, gluten-free, low-calorie, no cholesterol and an excellent source of protein, iron and calcium. It’s also one of the most common sources of protein for those who pursue plant-based diets. But let’s be honest and bring tofu back to…
By Heather Callaghan Scientists and stargazers don’t appreciate the term “supermoon” but might use the more technical term perigee-syzygy. But the occurrence of a large blood moon or harvest moon coupled with a total lunar eclipse is so rare that the next time it will happen is…
By Justin Gardner Monsanto has many weapons in its arsenal when it comes to eliminating competition from non-GMO and organic farmers. After more than two decades of pushing their products onto US farmland with purposely flawed safety studies, the sheer presence of genetically modified crops…
By Amanda Froelich Do you value eco-friendly homes that are easy to transport, can endure types kinds of weather, and have much lower costs to maintain than traditionally constructed living spaces? If so, you’re bound to love the DOM (E) all-season home. DOM (E), a…
Roughly a quarter of the fish sampled from fish markets in California and Indonesia contained man-made debris — plastic or fibrous material — in their guts, according to a study from the University of California, Davis, and Hasanuddin University in Indonesia. The study, published in…
By John Vibes As we have covered extensively in recent months, Monsanto’s herbicide glyphosate, the primary ingredient in their top-selling product Roundup has been proven to cause cancer. Now, according to new reports, the chemical doesn’t even work and is creating a new resistance in…
By John Vibes This week, Coca-Cola revealed that in the past 5 years they have spent $118.6 million funding various health research projects. The company understands that their customers are becoming more health conscious, and it seems that they are attempting to assemble their own…
By Catherine J. Frompovich Over the years we have seen all types of sugar substitutes and synthetics produced, and used, in the hopes of dealing with consumers’ sugar cravings while supposedly not increasing weight gain. However, there’s a “new kid” coming to the sugar neighborhood;…
by Yelena Sukhoterina Natural Blaze note: when reports started surfacing several years ago about fake, plastic rice it shocked the world. Maybe everyone forgot because it didn’t affect them and the reports of it settled on a few particular Chinese cities. However, the problem continues…
By Augustina Ursino Robin Stavola is a mother who tragically lost her young daughter, Holly, to the second MMR vaccine dose, which was a requirement for Holly to attend kindergarten in New Jersey. After Holly suffered a severe reaction to the vaccine, leaving her convulsing,…
If you’re sitting down, don’t sit still, new research suggests New research suggests that the movements involved in fidgeting may counteract the adverse health impacts of sitting for long periods. In a study published today in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, a team of…
By Daisy Luther We often talk about having a bugout bag that includes a folder with important documents, but despite your preparations andefforts to protect them, sometimes disaster strikes quickly and unexpectedly, and those documents are lost. For example, the fires last week in Northern…
A coalition of Lyme patient advocacy groups will hold rallies and a candlelight vigil on October 9 and 10 during the IDWeek medical conference in San Diego. IDWeek is organized by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA). IDSA publishes guidelines for diagnosis and treatment…
By April McCarthy Ever wonder why some scents make you feel relaxed or energized? It’s no coincidence and we have our olfactory system to thank for its intimate relationship with the brain, which affects both our memory and mood. Here are 10 scents which will…
By Andrew Emett According to a new report from the American Academy of Pediatrics, children exposed to indoor insecticides have a higher risk of developing childhood cancers, including leukemia and lymphoma. With pesticides being used inside homes, preventive measures should be considered to reduce children’s…
By Jay Syrmopoulos After Martin Shkreli raised the price of Daraprim, which costs one dollar to produce, from $13.50 per pill to $750 per pill, the public and media roundly panned the Turing Pharmaceuticals CEO for gouging patients in need of life-saving medicine. While Shkreli’s…
