In what will no doubt come as a shocker to most people, a scientific organization is warning that fingerprint evidence in criminal cases does not conclude ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ a person’s guilt. As noted by Homeland Security Newswire, a new report from a working group of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, or AAAS, regarding … Continue reading Scientific group says fingerprint evidence in crimes is practically worthless
Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
A professor of microbiology and pathology at Colorado State University warns that taking probiotics means diddly squat if you don’t supplement them with prebiotics. Ian Orme describes the prevailing assumption that probiotics taken by themselves can improve health as just “dodgy” and unrealistic. He claims that the practice is essentially useless as gastric acid kills more than … Continue reading Your probiotics might not be enough unless you’re also taking PREbiotics, expert warns
Study Finds Fast Food is Most Popular Among Middle Class
There’s a lot of stigma about eating at fast food restaurants – it’s unhealthy, it’s fattening, it’s bad for the environment – the list goes on and on. In many cases, this bad reputation is more than merited; yet, there are still some important misconceptions about fast food, including who they’re really hurting the most. … Continue reading Study Finds Fast Food is Most Popular Among Middle Class
How to Heal Ear Infection without Antibiotics
Antibiotics are the most common treatment for an ear infection. While antibiotics sometimes provide temporary relief, they do not address the cause of the problem. As a result, a single ear infection often becomes a chronic, recurring issue. Antibiotics also have many dangerous side effects. If you are a parent of an infant or toddler, … Continue reading How to Heal Ear Infection without Antibiotics
Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating?
Source: Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating? by Dr. Edward Group Bloating is caused by gas or air trapped in the abdomen and can cause mild to severe discomfort. Extreme cases can cause difficulty eating or breathing. Although bloating can be a signal that something is amiss in your diet or digestive tract, in general, bloating is … Continue reading Bloated Stomach: What Causes Bloating?
US auto maker demonstrates uncanny vision about fuel cell cars and the hydrogen economy
In the race of fuel cell cars (which run on hydrogen only) vs. hybrids (which run on a combustion engine assisted by battery power), some clear trends start to become obvious with a bit of poking around. First off, hydrogen vehicles won't become a reality until consumers can refuel the cars from hydrogen stations. And … Continue reading US auto maker demonstrates uncanny vision about fuel cell cars and the hydrogen economy
Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures
Source: Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures by Dr. Edward Group The results of a 2010 study by Swiss scientists at the University Hospitals of Geneva and Lausanne shows strong evidence that children and young adults who suffer from inflammatory bowel disorders, such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, are at … Continue reading Study: Young Adults With Inflammatory Bowel Disease Have Increased Risk of Fractures
Opioid prescription drug deaths dwarf shooting deaths, yet there’s no call to ban Big Pharma
Americans continue to mourn the dozens of people who were killed and hundreds wounded by a crazed lunatic in Las Vegas on Sunday, and as is usually the case when guns are involved in a mass murder incident, the usual suspects are once more calling for gun bans. “Nowhere but America do horrific large-scale mass shootings … Continue reading Opioid prescription drug deaths dwarf shooting deaths, yet there’s no call to ban Big Pharma
Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen
Source: Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen by Dr. Edward Group Congress is currently weighing two new bills that can help bring nutritional and dietary supplements to a much larger part of our population. The first is proposed bill, S.2499 – Health Savings Act of 2016, submitted by Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT), which would extend … Continue reading Supplements Covered by HSA? You Can Help Make it Happen
Green Tea could Naturally Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis, Scientists Say
According to the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS), the bone thinning condition known as osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 44 million Americans, 68 percent of whom are women. Approximately 10 million Americans already have osteoporosis and another 34 million more have low bone mass, placing them at high … Continue reading Green Tea could Naturally Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis, Scientists Say
