More than $30 billion of taxpayer money goes into biomedical research each year. But billions of funding also comes from industries who stand to gain financially from biased results. That could mean that what you believe to be true...
Coconut oil and olive oil are the two most prominent oils that most people reach for when trying to improve their body, hair and skin, but did you know castor oil has many enriching properties that can strengthen your...
In the Pacific Ocean halfway between Hawaii and California, there's a giant island of garbage that is growing rapidly. A recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports found that the island is four times the size of California and...
Many natural health enthusiasts know that salt is one of the best non-toxic cleaners out there, and it's a great food preservative as well. But there are a number of ways you can use salt to clean your home that...
Let’s get one thing straight: farting is completely normal and healthy. It happens to the best of us. But when farting takes on a life of its own — causing family, friends and coworkers to gag — well then,...
Dementia is a condition that robs people of far more than their health — it steals their mind and their identity. But the brain disease is an especially insidious thief because it sneaks up on individuals and swipes their...
Various factors of city life are ruining your sense of smell, according to one scientist — and that could increase your risk of death, research has found.
A study conducted on adults over 57 found that those who couldn't identify particular smells...
In today’s high-stress world, it’s hard to remain upbeat all the time. The daily 9 to 5 grind, financial pressures and the occasional family drama all work to bring you down a peg or two, and it’s during these...
A lot of people with bloating or other digestive problems feel like they are alone, but it may surprise you that 75 percent of Americans live with some sort of gastrointestinal discomfort. Research has found that almost 20 percent of people...
You’ve probably heard the expression, “Open sesame.” It’s a saying that’s supposed to have special powers to unlock the gates to a hidden trove of treasures. Did you ever wonder where that phrase came from?
It’s very much connected...
