Researchers at Arizona State University have recently discovered that the proliferation of certain soil microbes that are important to topsoil crusts are dependant on temperature.
This may spell trouble for the soil of colder desert climates as soon as...
One quick glance at the ingredient list on a bottle of those classic Flintstones vitamins should be enough for most parents to leave "Fred" behind.Â
Unfortunately, many still aren’t aware of the dangers lurking inside, and with all good intention...
According to the Alzheimer's Association, the number of people diagnosed with this debilitating disease is on the rise. It is expected that by the year 2050 almost 14 million people will be living with the condition known to rob...
A recent study found that 7 in 10 Americans are now on prescription drugs. Fifty percent of those on prescription drugs are taking two drugs, while 20 percent are on five or more different drugs.
With the constant bombardment...
The United States spends more money on healthcare per person than any other country in the world. However, recent studies show that our health is lagging behind the rest of the developed world in several areas.
While the combination...
Do you, like millions of other Americans, have a daily shower, whether you are clean or dirty? Does the thought of going a few days without a shower make you uneasy? In our "germaphobic" culture, routine showers are the...
Gone are the days when small family farms dotted the countryside. When freshly grown produce, raw milk and grass-fed beef were the norm. When crops were rotated, companion planting was the first line of defense and the health of the soil...
Seaweed is not something that many Americans think about eating, but if you haven’t tried it yet, you should. Seaweed, or sea vegetables, has been a staple in Asian diets for centuries, and it’s among one of the healthiest...
If you are not suffering from one of the top three killers, diabetes, cancer or heart disease, chances are someone you love is. Half of all people in America will die from heart disease or diabetes, and a third...
What is America's affinity with cooking sprays? They do indeed help keep foods from sticking to the pan, but on the flip side, their very contents are also used in soap scum removal products.
Did you know that if...
