This Common Weed Killer Is Also A Dog Killer
The weed killer, atrazine, is so prevalent in the environment that if you or your pets haven’t been exposed to it, you’re the exception, not the rule. Atrazine Atrazine is the second most commonly used herbicide in the country, after Roundup. It’s found extensively in the Midwest and the South, where it’s used to control weeds in the regions’ corn, sorghum...
Wind Turbine Syndrome: Fact Or Hype?
“The right idea in the wrong place,” is what Oregon Natural Desert Association (ONDA) executive director Brent Fenty called a wind energy project that has now been canceled as a result of a lawsuit his organization filed against its developers. What transpired between ONDA, Columbia Energy Partners (the company behind the wind project), Harney County and the federal courts illustrates...
10 Things You Never Knew About Botox
While Botox is best known for temporarily getting rid of lines and wrinkles, it’s an important medication for treating other conditions, and researchers are finding more uses for it all the time. Botox seems synonymous with a fake, “frozen” look on people using it to erase the years, but it’s actually a natural substance. It’s good to keep in mind...
Eat this Orange Fruit to Protect Yourself from Heart Disease
Oranges have long been a symbol of health and vitality, in part because of their vibrant color (what fruit could be that color and not be good for you?), but mostly due to their reputation as the king of vitamin C. While many fruits and vegetables are a source of this potent antioxidant, few offer such a wide range...
Shocking Four in 10 U.S. Women Now ‘Morbidly’ Overweight
America has a growing problem with obesity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that now four out of 10 women in the United States is morbidly overweight, meaning they are so overweight that their health is at serious risk. The findings hardly come as a surprise, given that rates of obesity for both men and women have been on...
Could One Man Put an End to China’s Yulin Dog Meat Festival?
The annual Yulin Dog Meat festival in southern China is quite controversial, and for good reason. Besides the actual consumption aspect, there are consistent reports of participants committing severe animal abuse. Vendors are known for deliberately hurting the animals before slaughtering them, due to the false belief that adrenaline will make the meat taste better. It’s just awful. Images appear...
Guaranteed Income For All: Would That Work in America?
Guaranteed monthly income for every adult is a concept gaining traction in countries debating over wealth inequality and dwindling employment. Switzerland was the first country to vote on a universal basic income plan, but other countries and cities are either considering the idea or have already started trial programs. Would a guaranteed income work in the United States? Swiss voters...
Is it Time for the Pacific Northwest to Prepare for a Major Earthquake?
A major earthquake may hit the Pacific Northwest sooner rather than later. A magnitude 8.0 to 9.0 earthquake occurs roughly every 200 to 500 years along the 800-mile fault line known as the Cascadia subduction zone. The last one occurred 300 years ago, before European settlement. Officials don’t want to be caught off guard, so a huge drill called Cascadia...
This Diet That Encourages Fat Is Over-The-Top Healthy
If you're still worried that eating fat is going to make you gain weight, you may want to think again! Research has once again shown that healthy fats from natural sources do not lead to weight gain, and may even help with weight loss. In fact, a new study published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology has found...
Lowe’s Hires Man With A Service Dog
A Canadian Lowe’s store hired a man who wanted to work but needed a service dog to help him. Now, Owen Lima and his dog Blue are part of the team at this home improvement giant. In fact, they are the official front-door greeters at this Lowe’s in North Regina, Saskatchewan. Lima suffers from a brain injury that causes some...
