Global Spending on Drugs is on the Rise
An unprecedented 1 trillion dollars will be spent on medications in 2014, and experts believe that number will hit 1.2 trillion dollars by 2017. The IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics released these figures in an annual review. They cited a dismal period of growth in 2013 due in part to limited economic expansion and a period of patent expirations. The...
Red Onions Contain Active Compounds Which Protect Against Cancer
What would the art of cooking be without onions? These pungent members of the Allium family are integral in creating the base flavors of many soups, sauces and stews. Red onions in particular, with their sweet and tangy flavor, can liven up a salad like nothing else. Along with their vast culinary significance, onions have been scientifically found to have potent qualities...
Study: Can Positive Thinking Boost the Effectiveness of Medicine?
It is no secret that consistent negative thinking can cause harm to your health, by bringing about chronic stress which can in turn lead to weakened immunity, poor sleep and susceptibility to disease. However, on the flip side of things, can thinking positively actually improve your health? A new study performed by researchers at Harvard Medical School, along with colleagues from...
How the Recession Has Impacted Health
America's recent 'Great Recession,' which lasted from about December 2008 to December 2011, caused significant stress to many people. It is well known that stress, especially long-term stress, can lead to a host of ailments. A study, led by Professor John W. Ayers of San Diego State University, analyzed the number and type of Google health queries made during the...
Organic Consumers Association Calling for Ban On All Glyphosate-Containing Pesticides
A recent pilot study conducted by Moms Across America and Sustainable Pulse found that the toxic ingredient in the popular herbicide Roundup showed up in the breast milk samples of American women. This study is groundbreaking because up to this point, the toxic ingredient was considered “safe” since it was thought to be excreted through urine rather than accumulating in...
3 Reasons to Leave Canola Oil on the Shelf
There remains a great deal of confusion around the so-called "healthy" cooking oil called canola. If you are still cooking with canola or eating foods that contain canola, you will want to read this article. There is no such thing as a naturally occurring plant named canola, but rather a plant that results from the super-hybridization (genetic modification) of...
Is Going Back to Real Sugar the Answer for Soda Manufacturers and Consumers?
In a supposed effort to win back favor since the flood of research on the dangers of high fructose corn syrup, PepsiCo has announced that it will release three flavors of Pepsi "made with real sugar" this summer. While high fructose corn syrup is certainly dangerous, the new Pepsi is no better as far as health is concerned. First of...
Many American Farmers Ditching GMO Seeds for Economic Reasons
Encouraging evidence is coming to light that our nation is beginning to turn away from genetically modified foods. As many people grow more and more concerned about the potential health and environmental risks of growing and consuming GMOs, American farmers are finding that it actually makes better financial sense to plant non-GMO seeds. The publication Modern Farmer recently released an...
Top 5 Superfoods for Healthy Gut Bacteria
Research performed at the Buck Institute on Aging recently revealed that having the right balance of gut bacteria may be the key to enjoying a long, healthy life. As our digestive systems continuously extract water and nutrients from a massive amount of liquids and solid foods throughout our lives, while also battling nasty microbes and processing wastes, what we put...
Why Getting Dirty Can Reduce Anxiety and Benefit You in Other Ways
Walk into into any grocery store or pharmacy and you will immediately be overwhelmed with the selection of antibacterial soaps, gels, sprays and wipes that line the shelves. Antibacterial cart wipes are strategically positioned by shopping carts, and hand sanitizing lotions are available around every corner. And let’s not forget the antibacterial nature of our dishwashing detergents, laundry soaps and...
