Diabetes Drug Banned in Europe Still Used in US
In 1999, the latest and greatest miracle drug to combat type II diabetes hit the market with a bang. Avandia was quickly prescribed to...
Everyone Washes Their Hands After Visiting the Restroom… Or Do They?
Regular hand washing is the single most important thing we can do to avoid spreading germs. Seems obvious, right? Our hands come into contact...
Foods That Make Your Acne Worse
The majority of the population suffers from acne at some point in their lives, some worse than others. Although it’s often associated with the...
Do You Know How to Sleep Really Well?
While the answer to this question may seem obvious, many of us have certain habits that may be unwittingly affecting the quality of our...
Beating Rheumatoid Arthritis With Exercise
Exercise is one of the best prescriptions for good health, even for those with rheumatoid arthritis. While you may not feel like moving, in...
Could Bike Commuting Make You Happy?
A recent research project completed by a student at Portland State University (PSU) in Portland, Oregon has named biking as the most satisfying form...
Dow Chemical Seeks Approval for GM “Agent Orange” Soybeans and Corn
In a proposed “solution” to the herbicide-resistant weeds that have sprung up largely thanks to Monsanto's “RoundUp Ready” crops, Dow Chemical, the infamous bioengineer...
Study: Body Size Influences Exercise Attitudes
A new study conducted by psychologists at Southwest University in Chongqing, China discovered that the brains of overweight individuals have a very different response...
American Grasslands Disappearing – Why it Matters
In a recent editorial, Dan Charles of National Public Radio (NPR) brought to light the dramatic reduction in US grasslands over the past decade....
Study: Cruciferous Vegetables May Protect Against Lethal Radiation
The ongoing—and worsening—news about the Fukushima nuclear disaster has many people worried about radiation. In a piece of encouraging news, however, a new study...
