The only known consumer to have developed the health condition known as "popcorn lung" is suing the stores that sold him his microwave popcorn, saying that they failed to warn him that he could become ill from using the product as intended. Wayne Watson of Centennial, Colorado was diagnosed with a rare lung disease known … Continue reading Consumer Sues Over Popcorn Lung Disease From Butter Flavor Diacetyl Chemical
Omega-3 oils found to halt neuroinflammation that leads to Alzheimer’s disease
Omega-3 fatty acids have been attracting a lot of nutrition headlines lately as studies continue to reinforce their known benefits and even uncover some new ones. While Omega 3 has long been linked with brain health, new research shows how dietary essential fatty acids could help treat Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions during their early stages. The … Continue reading Omega-3 oils found to halt neuroinflammation that leads to Alzheimer’s disease
Pregnant women were used as human guinea pigs in thalidomide trials
Newly uncovered documents reveal that pregnant Australian women were used as guinea pigs for the morning sickness drug thalidomide in a series of clinical tests some 50 years ago that left a number of children with substantial birth defects. The 1960 Australian trials were the first for the thalidomide drug Distaval on pregnant women anywhere … Continue reading Pregnant women were used as human guinea pigs in thalidomide trials
Old-school smoking on the decline as more people pick up e-cigarettes
In the New York Times on April 17th, Sabrina Tavernise wrote a piece about teenagers picking up e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) and speaking of them as something they consider "edgy and exciting." One teenager interviewed said he liked the "smoke tricks" his friends do well, like vaping (exhaling) a tornado shape. The teen also spoke about enjoying menthol … Continue reading Old-school smoking on the decline as more people pick up e-cigarettes
Leading sedentary lifestyle just as deadly as smoking, say researchers
If you think of dangerous jobs, chances are things like mining, skyscraper construction, and fighting fires may come to mind. However, a team of international experts found that working on a computer in an office all day can be just as deadly as smoking. Given the nature of our work environments, there is often not … Continue reading Leading sedentary lifestyle just as deadly as smoking, say researchers
‘Glyphosate is definitely genotoxic,’ declares WHO scientist who authored Roundup cancer study
One of the lead scientists who helped conduct the World Health Organization (WHO) study on Monsanto's Roundup herbicide that determined the chemical to be "probably carcinogenic" has now gone on record saying that glyphosate is "definitely genotoxic." Professor Christopher Portier, speaking at a recent scientific briefing on glyphosate in Westminster, London, told listeners that there's … Continue reading ‘Glyphosate is definitely genotoxic,’ declares WHO scientist who authored Roundup cancer study
Cannabis reverses late-stage Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer's disease has become the third-leading disease cause of death, behind heart disease and cancer. Its rate has risen almost exponentially over the past few decades, and the numbers are expected to triple by 2050. [1] Meanwhile, Big Pharma is clueless, which is a blessing in disguise, as some more effective, less expensive and less … Continue reading Cannabis reverses late-stage Alzheimer’s
Scientific fraud? DuPont study deliberately hid toxic effects of GMOs fed to rats
A pair of studies recently published in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology (FCT) reveals the double standard used in evaluating the safety of genetically modified (GM) foods, says Claire Robinson, in a July 11 editorial on the website GM Watch. Editorial double standard In November 2013, FCT editor A. Wallace Hayes forcibly retracted a study led by … Continue reading Scientific fraud? DuPont study deliberately hid toxic effects of GMOs fed to rats
Record growth of organic food consumption in the U.S. and India
There has been record growth in sales of organic, non-GMO food in some of the world's largest produce markets, a good thing for consumers and advocates of clean, wholesome, non-bioengineered commodities. In the United States, the value of the organic foods market in 2013 exceeded $35 billion for the very first time, an increase of … Continue reading Record growth of organic food consumption in the U.S. and India
Black mold disease is silently killing millions of people – and nobody knows about it
Mold, like yeast, mildew and mushrooms are all part of the species known as fungi. According to MoldMan.usa, there are about 100,000 different varieties of mold, many of which have very active and critical biological functions. If you’ve eaten mushrooms or used yeast, been given penicillin or thrown leaves on top of a compost pit, it’s the action of these fungi in the … Continue reading Black mold disease is silently killing millions of people – and nobody knows about it
