by Natural Blaze Several local news stations from around the U.S. report that dentists are alarmed by blue polyethylene (plastic) microbeads in Crest brand toothpaste that are causing harm to their patients’ teeth and gums. Crest is now reportedly taking action to remove the dangerous…
September 15, 2014 – Pediatric researchers found that 11 million prescriptions for antibiotics in kids may be unnecessary. Pediatricians prescribe antibiotics about twice as often as they’re actually needed for children with ear and throat infections, a new study indicates. More than 11 million antibiotic…
By Nick Meyer, Alt Health Works The grassroots movement for food integrity has done a lot of good in the world, especially thanks to the powerful reach of social media. Graphics, articles, and other content has reached countless millions of people and has helped light…
by Arjun Walia It’s been pretty big news for quite a few years now, the honeybee population has been dying off in very large numbers. At first the cause wasn’t so clear as it could have been for a number of reasons from environmental toxins…
Editor’s Note: The pun maker in me so wanted to title this article “Microplastics in Your Microbrew?” for the sound of it – but, microbrews are small, independent batches. This study focuses on the German commercial beer industry, yet, as pointed out, the industry procedure…
The great tinamou is an evolutionary-distinct bird that declines in farmland but thrives in tropical rainforest. (Photo: Daniel Karp) By Bjorn Carey A long-term study in Costa Rica has revealed that habitat destruction significantly reduces the incidence of evolutionarily distinct species. The research suggests alternative…
By Heather Callaghan Not just a possible alternative – but totally a preferable alternative to antibiotics whenever possible. People are already using this incredible healing substance without having needed a nod of approval from researchers. And no, we’re not talking about using the actual bees….
by Arjun Walia Data linking GMOs and pesticides to human health ailments continues to emerge, as a new report put together by the Ministry of Health in Cordoba, Argentina has found that increased levels of crop spraying in Argentina’s most extensively farmed areas has resulted…
Genetically Engineered Crops Are Major Driver in Population Crash The Center for Biological Diversity and Center for Food Safety as co-lead petitioners joined by the Xerces Society and renowned monarch scientist Dr. Lincoln Brower filed a legal petition today to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife…
By Heather Callaghan It was night time. I was in bed. I was tired and ready to rest to begin the next day. That’s when I thought I was going to have a heart attack. Out of the blue, my heart starts uncontrollably racing. A…
By Heather Callaghan Recently, I wanted to share the great news about people who were actually successfully reversing their ALS, also called Lou Gehrig’s. It turns out, people are also reversing another neurodegenerative disease – Multiple Sclerosis. Against all odds, and without much success in…
By Heather Callaghan In an age where food is thought of as “filler” and of little importance in the recovery process, some hospitals are turning that idea on its head by embracing local organic food for recovery and beyond. Recently, Rodale Institute partnered up with…
By Heather Callaghan While chemical corporations and critics of bee activists want people to remain focused on addressing symptoms of colony collapse disorder, and fund research aimed at that goal, one Harvard PhD stands out as he presses on pesticides. Researcher and Harvard professor, Chengsheng…
UCSF-led study finds exposure to hormone disruptor from soap exceeds that from toothpaste. Handwashing with antibacterial soap exposes hospital workers to significant and potentially unsafe levels of triclosan, a widely-used chemical currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to a study…
by Dr. David Juan I usually write these articles from my home office. Right now, however, I can’t be there. Instead, I’m writing to you from a family member’s home, where I’ll be staying for a few days. It wasn’t a planned visit, but something…
by Kevin Samson Water shortages continue to make the news across the world, and governments seem to be offering very few if any solutions. Recently, I covered a novel low-cost, simple device called Warka Water that aims to extract water from the air and offer…
Phthalates found in plastics could block hormone involved in sexual, cognitive function Men, women and children exposed to high levels of phthalates – endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products – tended to have reduced levels of testosterone in their blood compared…
Virginia Tech researchers who were using a disinfectant when handling mice have discovered that two active ingredients in it cause declines in mouse reproduction. Although the chemicals responsible for the declines are common in household cleaning products and disinfectants used in medical and food preparation…
As the oil and gas drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”) proliferates, a new study on the contents of the fluids involved in the process raises concerns about several ingredients. The scientists presenting the work today at the 248th National Meeting & Exposition of…
Groundwater and air quality testing before, during, and after natural gas drilling – which includes hydraulic fracturing – should be key components of efforts to ensure the safety of communities near these sites, according to an expert panel convened to weigh in on public health…
