More of Today’s ArticlesMonsanto bullies “fought science” to hide cancer risks, lawyer charges
California resident Dewayne Johnson’s landmark court case against Monsanto has begun, and his attorney Brett Wisner is on the prowl. Johnson, father of three, is the first individual to …Junk science supreme: JAMA publishes bizarre study claiming election of President Trump linked to opioid drug use
The politicization of science is moving full steam ahead with a new study published in the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that associates voting for Donald Trump …Scientists find that beef peptides block bitter taste receptors; now they plan to use them to make foods and medicines taste better
Beef is a popular protein because it’s delicious no matter what form it takes, whether it’s burger patties or a well-cooked steak. However, according to a team of researchers from …
Two South American plants evaluated by scientists, found to have powerful antiviral effects
Colombian researchers studied the bioactive compounds found in the mammee (Mammea americana) and the white milkwood (Tabernaemontana cymosa) for their effects on the dengue virus and chikungunya …
More bad news for e-cigarette users: The flavors are just more toxic chemicals, warn scientists
Just because it’s sweet, doesn’t mean it’s better for you. A recently published study discovered that chemicals and liquids used in flavoring e-cigarettes could result in a …
Researchers find three herbal plants work better than antibiotics for treating tuberculosis
Researchers analyzed three well-known natural remedies for tuberculosis (TB) to scientifically validate their usefulness in treating the condition. Extracts from the crepe jasmine …
A bad diet can give you a bad back: Researchers discover highly processed foods increase bone loss, risk of vertebral fractures
Ladies, be careful of what you eat. A new study found that a poor diet rich in highly processed foods increases bone loss and the risk of vertebral fractures. “This is the first study to show …
The flu has seen the light! Special UV lamps can kill deadly germs in public places, without harming humans
The flu virus currently in the air – and not in a good way: Nearly all states in the U.S. have seen a rise in flu-related outbreaks in recent times. It’s not just limited here – in the U.K., …
Certain bacteria that digest toxic heavy metals transform toxic gold particles into “secondary” gold nuggets
Talk about a silver lining — in this case, a gold one: Researchers have discovered that the bacterium Cupriavidus metallidurans is able to “extract valuable trace elements from a compound of …
Pesticides impair the fertility of male frogs, causing a female-biased gender ratio
We all know that pesticides are bad, but the news just keeps getting worse as studies continue to show the extent of their harm. The latest strike against them comes in the form of a study …
Increasingly erratic Elon Musk sells out America, announces massive new manufacturing plant in China as endless HYPE wave continues
Billionaire business magnate and entrepreneur Elon Musk has made a fortune as an innovator and investor — largely in America — but when it comes to giving back, he would rather spend his fortune …
A comprehensive analysis of the medicinal benefits of water-only fasting
Although research suggests that water-only fasting offers health benefits, there is limited research on its safety. Thus, researchers in the U.S carried out a comprehensive review on the safety …
Those metal fillings in your mouth could be putting you at risk of an autoimmune disease
Are your dental fillings wreaking havoc on your immune system and setting the stage for disease to set in? New research shows that might just be the case. The metals used to make dental amalgams …
Flawed testing and compromised regulatory agencies have conspired to keep harmful pesticides on the market
Even in 2018, as we have more access to information than ever before, some people seem willing to give pesticides the benefit of the doubt. They can’t be that bad, they reason, or they never …
Cool that cuppa – New study finds five-fold increase in risk of esophageal cancer for drinkers of super-hot beverages
Love a cup of hot tea? Researchers say it’s best to let it cool down before taking a sip. Drinking tea at high temperatures may increase a person’s risk for esophageal cancer, …
Plastic pebbles, formed when plastic mixes with sand, now polluting beaches and endangering wildlife
The next time you stroll along the beach, be wary of any colorful pebbles you come across. Those aren’t rocks: they’re pebbles made of plastic. Also called “plastiglomerates,” hundreds of these …
Analyzing the hepatoprotective activity of garden cress
A recent Saudi study evaluated the garden cress (Lepidium sativum) for its ability to protect the liver from fulminant hepatic failure (FHF). They found that the plant’s ethanolic extract …
A brisk walk doesn’t cut it for teenagers: They need vigorous, out-of-breath physical activity to prevent obesity, heart disease
It’s never too soon to start caring about your body. Teenagers, especially, could stand to gain a lot for taking steps to get fit. Still, with the impact of today’s technologies – … |
