by Anna Hunt Billions of beneficial bacteria, commonly referred to as probiotics, live in the human body. These bacteria are part of what keeps the body in balance in order to maintain overall good health. They reside in the human digestive system, specifically the intestinal…
By Dr. Marianna Pochelli A recent study published in BMJ found that physical activity is as effective as drug interventions for patients with existing cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions such as diabetes. In the few conditions where the life-saving benefits of exercise have been studied,…
By Case Adams Researchers have determined that drinking pasteurized, homogenized cow’s milk while breastfeeding significantly increases the chances of the infant becoming allergic. Medical researchers from Bangkok’s Mahidol University tested and followed 62 mothers and their infants through four months of age. Each of the…
by Tess Pennington Disasters can have long lasting impacts on local areas – the grid goes down, local infrastructures are damaged, supply trucks are unable to make it into the disaster area due to debris in the road – the list goes on and on….
By April McCarthy Loss and wastage occurs on all steps in the food supply chain. In low-income countries, most loss occurs during production, while in developed countries much food — about 100 kilograms (220 lb) per person and year — is wasted at the consumption…
A vast majority of people who see their doctors for sore throats or acute bronchitis receive antibiotics, yet only a small percentage should, according to analyses of two major national surveys being presented at IDWeek 2013™. Those illnesses usually are caused by viruses, and antibiotics…
Natural Blaze Exposure to common air pollutants found in diesel exhaust pollution can affect the ability of honeybees to recognise floral odours, new University of Southampton research shows. Honeybees use floral odours to help locate, identify and recognise the flowers from which they forage. The…
Natural Blaze A new study published today in British Journal of Pharmacology has identified that a component of grapefruit and other citrus fruits, naringenin, successfully blocks the formation of kidney cysts. Known as polycystic kidney disease, this is an inherited disorder which leads to the…
The only thing green about nuclear power are the people who think it’s safe. by Lizabeth Rogers When you were growing up, how many people did you know who had cancer? How many do you know today? I began this odyssey, innocently enough in July…
by Gaye Levy Sometimes it is the simplest things that are overlooked. Case in point? The Family Emergency Plan. Here we are, so diligently putting away food, storing water and purchasing gear when perhaps one of the most important aspects of emergency and crisis planning…
by Dylan Charles What makes you happy? Happiness is rather elusive for many people, if not for most people in our society. This is a remarkable statement about the world we’ve created, which offers unprecedented access to food, shelter, health, entertainment, convenience, mobility, wealth, safety,…
by Dylan Charles Will Colombia’s farmers defeat the economic hitmen of the agricultural industry? Early in September, 2013, the Colombian government was forced to partially concede to the demands of a nationwide general strike instigated by farmers of the largely agrarian nation. The three-week-long protests and…
By Natasha Longo As one of the few nations in the world with a GMO-free platform, Russia does not allow any cultivation of GMOs for commercial purposes. Their regulatory agencies recently suspended the import and use of an American GM corn following a study suggesting…
By K Paul Stoller, MD*, FACHM Cervical cancer, the second-most common cancer in young women, is particularly prone to be found in the down trodden and in impoverished countries. But this is no endorsement for Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccines. In fact this is about…
by Catherine J. Frompovich Recently I read an article that had me wondering what are they thinking, anyway. As a consumer health researcher for over 35 years, I can see a clear childhood diseases history trail in the rear view mirror, as they would say….
By Karen Foster Conventional donuts are full of sugar, toxic emulsifiers and trans fats. Not these. Apple cider pumpkin donuts are the perfect complement dessert for your upcoming Halloween festivities. Instead of having kids gorge on candies the day after, promise them this very tasty…
by Daisy Luther When you think of that little dream homestead in the woods, what does it include? Probably a well and septic system, a little stream bubbling nearby, a chicken coop, a sunroom for winter growing, and a cozy fire to curl up next…
By Sotaro Sato MD, internist & cardiologist Much the same as in US, UK, Australia and other countries, Japanese obstetricians and gynecologists advocated HPV vaccines as a highly effective method of preventing uterine cervical cancer. In 2008, they formed an organization named “the Congress of…
By Rolf Hefti Breast cancer screening methods aimed at “early detection”, whether they are orthodox tests such as mammography or alternative modalities such as thermography, have been marketed as procedures of “preventive medicine”, allegedly helping to decrease mortality from breast cancer. Yet, premium research studies, including…
Image by Heather Callaghan Why avoid genetically modified foods? There are plenty of reasons; namely, your health. But you might hear people regurgitate the same old biotech slogans, when really it’s about feeding a bottomless bottom line and propelling an even bigger agenda. Biotech and…
