More of Today’s ArticlesShock claim: Diet sodas are putting your fertility at risk
Diet sodas and other aerated beverages could be just as detrimental as regular sodas in terms of health risks. Health experts have recently noted that diet sodas and other aerated drinks were …
Garlic is a safe, delicious, and inexpensive way to improve your health
If there is anything garlic is most known for, it is its very distinct aroma and flavor. But this diminutive vegetable packs a lot of health benefits and is, in fact, one of the most powerful …
TSA head says covert spying on Americans “makes awful lot of sense” … urges expansion of secret police program
For many freedom-loving Americans, government surveillance in any capacity is a rough sell. Quiet Skies, a government program designed to track travelers that may be a threat, has been heavily …
Avocados protect you from diabetes by regulating your cholesterol levels
The consumption of avocados has been established to provide various health benefits. However, recent research discovered that eating avocado can also prevent and treat the detrimental effects of …
Portion control: Eat your fruit, don’t drink it; study finds consumption of fruit juice contributes to weight gain
Fruits are really meant to be eaten, not drunk. That’s the conclusion of a recently released studythat found out drinking 100 percent fruit juice contributed to weight gain instead of …
Make room for cardamom, the next turmeric
If you’re considering expanding your spice rack, you may want to reserve a slot for cardamom. This ancient spice grows wild in the forests of southern India, where it’s been used in a …
Social media’s self-regulation is “very dangerous” for society, warns President Trump
Tech giants like Facebook and YouTube have been facing hefty criticism for censoring conservatives for months now. The banning of Alex Jones and InfoWars across an array of social media platforms …
Minnesotan farmers use 10-15 percent more fertilizer than they actually need for healthy crops
Minnesota’s farmers are using more fertilizer than needed, say the state’s agricultural officials. The state government’s response to regulate the use of nitrogen fertilizer – a bid to ensure …
Flavonoid-abundant elderberry provides immune support via a microbial reaction in the gut microbiota
New research adds to the growing body of evidence highlighting the efficacyof elderberries in improving the immune system. These recent conclusions have enabled companies to offer “new …
Are omega-3 foods the key to protecting yourself against toxic air pollution?
Researchers at Harvard Medical Schoolhave found that taking omega-3 fatty acid supplements may mitigate the negative effects of air pollution. Researchers examined the correlation between air …
A natural cure for your diarrhea
A medicinal plant used in Ethiopia could provide an all-natural treatment for diarrhea. Researchers from that African country recently tested an extract from Lantana camara(also known as the …
Researchers look at 2 traditional South American plants to naturally treat dengue
A joint research effort by scientists from different Colombian universities investigated two common South American plants for potential antiviral properties. They found that the extract from the …
Reduced sulfur in shipping fuels projected to provide health and climate benefits through reduced air pollution
In three years, the shipping industry should have completed its transition tolow-sulfur fuels per an International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulation. A new study believes this shift will …
Breath-focused practices help alleviate symptoms of ADHD and cognitive decline
Breathing does more than sustain life. When practiced with meditation, it can benefit the body and, according to Irish researchers, help with ADHD and cognitive decline. Attention deficit …
Researchers discover way to make lithium-ion battery components out of recycled glass bottles
Scientists have found a way to develop nanosilicon anodes, essential components of lithium-ion batteries, using recycled glass bottles. According to researchers at the University of California, …
6 Reasons you should be filtering your water
Water is essential and good for your health, but sometimes it can be bad for you too. Contaminants, microscopic organisms, and other impurities can enter your body through your drinking water. …
Curly dock found to help prevent osteoporosis
People who are at risk for osteoporosis would do well to be acquainted with curly dock (Rumexcrispus). According to researchers from the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, the roots of the …
The sycamore fig: A powerful ally in preventing mental disorders caused by stress
Researchers have found that the sycamore fig (Ficus sycomorus) could be used to reversethat adverse effects caused by stress. The study, which appeared in BMC Complementary and Alternative …
Scientists claim half of intelligence depends on genes, but environment actually determines their expression
Studies found that genetics and environment play a role in the level of intelligence of a person. In a study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, researchersfound that more than half …
The amount of protein found in corn depends on the type of insects that attack it
It can be hard to imagine plants proactively defending themselves from danger, but a study published in Springer Nature says they do, even going as far as modifying their own chemistry. It’s … |
