More of Today’s ArticlesReminder: Organic cookies are still cookies – “organic” on the label isn’t a free pass
What does it mean to be organic, anyway? In the U.S., food can only be labeled as organic after undergoing certification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Main requirements for …
Scientists discover four new types of human blood cells in latest medical breakthrough
Scientists have discovered four new types of blood cells using new genetic techniques. These cells play a role in our body’s immune system and how it fights off invaders. Despite the …
The medico-ethical implications of new science technologies, from embryo cloning to biopharming
Albert Einstein once said, “Technological progress is like an axe in the hands of a pathological criminal.” This is a man who many consider to be the world’s greatest inventor, and …
The research is clear: Acupuncture reduces chronic pain better than drugs
When you feel pain, what do you do? If it’s minor, you might ignore it and hope it goes away on its own. If you’re still feeling it after some time has passed, perhaps you’ll alternate heat and …
How to prepare your survival garden for winter
Homesteaders know that their work doesn’t end just because winter is around the corner. If you’ve worked hard to cultivate a garden full of thriving fruits and vegetables, you need to …
All hail the king of comfort foods: The benefits of organic potatoes
For a lot of people, nothing says “comfort food” better than a steaming bowl of mashed potatoes — or a helping of french fries, fresh off the fryer. Of course, eating fried potatoes …
Adolescents who consume a high-fat regimen are at an increased risk of PTSD when they’re older
Turns out, there’s yet another reason to be wary of saturated fats. A study published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity, a peer-reviewed journal, pointed out that a regimen high in saturated fats …
Neem oil found to be effective at fighting sleeping sickness
A study published in theAfrican Journal of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicines revealed that taking neem oil may help mitigate the risk of suffering from sleeping sickness. A …
Instead of eating, listen to music – Studies show that listening to tunes helps us cope with difficult emotions
To get rid of lingering bad feelings, most people either turn to emotional eating or listen to music. It turns out, there’s a link between these two coping mechanisms, according to the …
How mindfulness-based practices can help you lose weight
If you’re struggling to lose some weight with strict regimen and exercise, consider a different approach. Aside from helping you manage stress and improve your focus, mindfulness techniques can help …
Natural remedies for frostbite
People living in areas with an extremely cold climate might have experienced frostbite at one point in their lives. Frostbite is a nasty condition that occurs when the skin is …
Researchers attempt to create grease from waste oils and red gypsum
Researchers from the Universiti Malaysia Pahang have developed a way to upcycle waste oil products by transforming them into grease. Their findings, published in the Australian Journal of Basic …
Scientists close to achieving over 20 percent efficiency for dye-sensitized solar cells
Solar power may be one of the cleanest forms of energy, but affordable and efficient it is not. According to SolarPowerAuthority.com, a five-kilowatt solar panel system can set you back at least … |