Russia Announces Ban on GMO Imports
Earlier this year, Russia's plan to stop importing GMOs went into effect. According to Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, Russia has the means, and the space, to cultivate organic food, and therefore has no need for GMOs. In a statement, the Vice President of Russia's National Association for Genetic Safety, Irina Ermakova, asserts: "It is necessary to ban GMOs, to impose moratorium...
Pros and Cons of Spandex Underwear
Spandex was first developed in 1959, and became popular in the 1960s as an alternative to rubber. During its early years, it was mostly used in ladies' undergarments. These days, it is used in all sorts of garments like bike shorts and other exercise wear, as well as underwear. There are some advantages to spandex material: Spandex underwear is very stretchy;...
Restaurants Will Be Required to List Calories on Menus, But Will it Make a Difference?
This time next year, menus around the country will look a bit different. The question is, how many people will notice? On November 25, the Food and Drug Administration announced its final rules for nutritional labeling across the country, which includes required calorie labeling for any business that has more than 20 locations selling prepared foods. Establishments such as...
5 DIY Herbal Soap Recipes – These Make Great Gifts!
Herbal soaps are great for your skin and they can save you money. They are free from chemicals and you have full control over the ingredients. If you have a skin condition, you can incorporate ingredients that are known to calm that condition. When you are ready to make your own soaps, you want to start with a few...
16 Easy and Low Cost Ways to Brighten Your Home
Smart homeowners can look past a drab, dark room and see countless ways to illuminate it. If there's a room in your house that's a bit dim, there are many tricks you can use to brighten it up right away. Changing the lighting and color will make a striking difference, and choosing lighter furniture and decorations can also help a...
9 Reasons not to Chew Gum
The United States is ranked third, behind only Iran and Saudi Arabia, when it comes to the highest rates of gum chewing around the world. According to recent statistics, 59 percent of Americans report that they chew gum. Unfortunately for gum fans, there is compelling evidence that this is one habit you're better off without, including these nine reasons. People who...
Tips for Making the Holidays Less Stressful for Your Pets
The holidays upon us! For those of us who start celebrating directly after Thanksgiving, this may be a time of upset in your household. Picking out and decorating your tree, joyously trading out your boring all-year decorations for the festive spirit. It’s exciting for the humans in your house, but maybe not so much for the furry friends that...
Increasing Number of Calls to Poison Centers Involve Kids and Energy Drinks
Energy drinks may be especially harmful for children, according to a new study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2014. Researchers found that 40 percent of the 5,156 calls to poison centers for "energy drink exposure" involved children under the age of six. In most cases, the parents didn't realize their kids had gotten ahold of an energy...
How Seafood Affects a Child’s Brain Development
Whether or not to consume fish while pregnant is a confusing question. On one hand, the DHA in fish, which is a long chain omega-3 fatty acid, is good for brain development. However, the mercury which is found in seafood negatively affects brain development. In an recent article written by Michael Greger, MD, the doctor notes that mercury exposure through...
The Line Has Been Crossed: Scientists at McDonald’s Create Bubblegum Flavored… Broccoli?
Yes, it has happened. How exciting, right? Not exactly. McD’s has finally done it - changed a vegetable on a genetic level. Well, that’s the only explanation for how it could be done, isn’t it? Seeing as how McDonald's chief executive Don Thompson has not disclosed the science behind their candy-land invention, we have to go on guess work. So what...
