Factory animals are pumped full of antibiotics to make them gain weight. What does that mean for our waistlines?
January 29, 2013
January 29, 2013
FDA Expected To Approve Genetically Modified Salmon
Food safety advocates are launching one final effort to stop the FDA from approving genetically modified salmon. But with the final hurdle fast approaching, frankenfish could be heading to your plate very soon.
Tags: alain goubau, alaska, animals, aquabounty, atlantic salmon, biotech, canada, canadian press, chinook salmon, David Suzuki Foundation, dene moore, environmental impact, fda, fish, genetic engineering, genetic modification, gmo, huffington post, jay ritchlin, katrine kaarsemaker, memorial university, morgan liscinsky, ocean pout, packaged salmon, panama, prince edward island, ron stotish, senator mark begich, transgenic, university of toronto
January 19, 2013
20,000 ER Visits Linked To Energy Drinks
A comprehensive new study calls popular energy drinks “a rising public health problem” that’s sending more and more people to the emergency room.
January 18, 2013
Computers May Someday Beat Chefs At Creating Flavors We Crave
Computer scientists at IBM are hoping to create a digital culinary genius that will be able to generate recipes that taste good and don’t add to our waistlines.
January 18, 2013
The Ferrari Of The Virus World: Beware Of Puke-ageddon
A highly-contagious vomiting virus is hitting parts of North America and Europe. HoneyColony’s Founder gives you a gruesome first-hand account.
January 16, 2013
Beauty-Care Market Lures Drug Developers
Cosmetics companies sell expensive products with unproven claims and without years of clinical testing. Now, veterans in the drug industry are getting into this billion-dollar business. What could go wrong?
January 14, 2013
Flu Emergency Declared In New York
New York declares a state of emergency as the flu spreading across U.S. reaches epidemic proportions.
January 12, 2013
The Mediterranean Diet For Your Mind And Body
That Greek salad can reduce one’s chances of getting chronic diseases and ailments linked to memory loss, according to a massive new body of research.
Tags: Cancer, chronic disease, fiber, mediterranean diet, memory loss, omega 3, parkinsons
January 11, 2013
Winter Farmer’s Markets Growing In Popularity
Winter farmer’s markets are popping up all over the country, offering baked goods, crafts, and of course, beautiful produce as well.
January 10, 2013
How To Get Enough Sleep
As the years pass, sleep often becomes more elusive. If you aren’t falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up on time feeling refreshed, here are some strategies to help you rest assured.
Tags: alcohol, caffeine, circadian rhythm, donna gates, insomnia, melatonin, REM, ritual, sleep, sleep deprivation
January 8, 2013
Relieve Stress And Transform Your DNA
New research indicates stress can do more than just give you a headache—it may dramatically alter your DNA as well. Find out how to flip the switch and let your genetic code to work for you.
Tags: diet, disease, DNA, donna gates, environment, genetic, heart, infection, lifestyle, mice, stress, university of chicago
January 5, 2013
515 Synthetic Chemicals Women Put In Their Bodies Every Day
Many of the chemicals in beauty products have been linked to a litany of health problems, from allergies and skin sensitivity to more serious hormonal disturbances, fertility problems, and even cancer.