Unhealthy Halloween Treats to Avoid
Putting on a mask may scare a few of us, but the scariest part of Halloween is what we are feeding innocent kids – virtual poison for their developing teeth, livers and blood sugar...
Category: Health
Meningitis Linked to Compounded Steroid Drugs
An outbreak of meningitis infections caused by contaminated epidural steroid injections for low back pain may be causing concern regarding the methods used to compound drugs. A less discussed concern is the safety of steroid injections for low back pain…
Fukushima Radiation Exposure and Risks Overblown According to Doctors
A report issued by researchers and doctors from the Physicians for Civil Defense has suggested that the stress of evacuation related to the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear generating station has produced greater health risks than...
Asbestos Exposure has Increased Despite Bans
A recent U.S. Geological Survey report has found that asbestos consumption by Americans increased 13% in 2011, as cancers and other asbestos-related ailments continue to increase.
Probiotics Reduce Leaky Gut Syndrome
European researchers have determined that supplemental probiotics decrease the incidence of a condition called increased intestinal permeability – also loosely termed by some natural health advocates as ‘leaky gut syndrome.’
Probiotics Fight Lung Infections
Finnish scientists have recently found that children who regularly consumed probiotics for six months had significantly fewer respiratory illnesses. Earlier research has determined similar findings among elderly people.
Sodas, Fries, Snacks Elevate Diabetes Risk
Research has determined that a diet rich in soft drinks, fries and snacks substantially increases the risk of type 2 diabetes.
9/11 First Responders Still Fighting For Their Lives
9/11 First responders are still dealing with cancers and other conditions from the World Trade Center attacks. One thing is clear: Our buildings are being made with toxins that, when they are demolished, will poison us for many years to come.
Vitamin D Deficiency Speeds Aging and Early Death
Recent studies have determined that low vitamin D (25‐hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D)) levels in the blood increases the risk of earlier death and greater incidence of frailty later in life. Vitamin D and aging studied...
Parkinson’s Disease Linked to Pesticide Exposure
Parkinson’s disease is growing, especially in first-world countries. Turns out that pesticide exposure is one of the causes of this debilitating disease. Multiple studies link Parkinson’s to pesticides A review of research from Belgium’s...
Sperm Count Boosted by Walnuts, Reduced by Saturated Fats
Eating walnuts daily increases sperm count and men’s fertility in general according to research.
Infants Given Antibiotics Have Higher Risk of Obesity
Researchers have determined that children given antibiotics prior to five months of age have a significantly higher risk of becoming obese later in life.
Are Mental Disorders the Result of Neuroinflammation?
Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia related to inflammation among brain tissues, and classic mental diseases such as schizophrenia and depression are also being connected to brain inflammation.
Genetic Corn Worsens Drought Damage
Drought damage to corn crops are being worsened by the use of genetically modified corn according to corn crop and pesticide management experts.
