On June 29, Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency in St. Lucie and Martin counties in response to the blue-green algae blooms that have paralyzed local businesses and tourism. This wasn’t something that came out of...
The Organic Consumers Association (OCA) is calling on U.S. citizens to oppose the Roberts-Stabenow compromise, known as the DARK Act. Passing it would allow companies to hide information from American consumers regarding genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their food.
GMOs are living...
There's few things in the world more useful than a decent knife, especially in a survival situation. If there's anything The Simpsons have taught us, it's that you never know when one of these simple little tools will come...
Before you head to the water park, you might want to consider what you and your kids are really plunging into. Water parks are a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. But when not...
I never realized how good I actually had it as a kid — isn't that always the case? Growing up, my mom was someone who focused on nutrient-rich foods, making sure our tummies were always full of fresh,...
If you come from a family that holds a strong belief in traditional, homemade recipes for colds and sickness, chances are you’re not completely unaware of the benefits that honey can provide. Particularly in its raw form, meaning it...
The official release is almost here! Named one of Time’s top 25 inventions of 2015, the Nima sensor is the first portable device designed to detect gluten in food. It just might save lives.Â
The device is on the smaller...
One month after the deadly gator attack that took the life of toddler Lane Graves at a Disney resort hotel, we now learn that two alligators were involved. Matt Graves, the toddler’s father, fought a second gator while trying...
The U.S. Army is preparing to fight. The battle is joined over the status of feral horses located on the grounds of Louisiana’s Fort Polk. The Army wants to eliminate the horses over a three-year period, but animal rights...
Coffee has been used for centuries to stimulate the mind, combat fatigue and suppress appetites. It has acquired a devoted following (and even a certain mystique) as an inspiration for writers, a household remedy, even an aphrodisiac. With 1.4...
