Obesity is an epidemic in America. The Weight Control Information Network reports that two-thirds of American adults and one-third of children and teens are overweight or obese. Weight loss can be difficult, and many struggle to understand what they are doing wrong. “It is important to understand that while exercise […]
The most commonly used weed-killing spray Roundup is “probably carcinogenic to humans,” according to a recent statement from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). Glyphosate, one of the chemicals in Roundup is believed to be responsible for the pesticide’s possible carcinogenicity. This […]
According to a 2013 study published in the American Journal of Public Health, almost 1 out of every 5 deaths in the US is obesity related. While obesity is a risk factor for serious diseases, there is an underlying condition that associates obesity to serious conditions including heart disease — […]
Costco is working to ban antibiotics from meat. The overuse of antibiotics is now an epidemic in the United States. The issue with taking too many antibiotics is that they kill good bacteria in the gut, which makes it more difficult to fight infections in the future. The immune system […]
Heart disease causes about one million deaths in Americans per year. It is the leading cause of death in men and women, and about 1 in every 3 deaths is due to heart disease. According to The Heart Foundation, 920,00 Americans will suffer a heart attack this year, and almost […]
Coffee is an important part of the American lifestyle. The National Coffee Association reports that 61 percent of Americans drink coffee daily. Now, a new study from Korea is showing that coffee may help prevent clogged arteries. In the study, there were over 25,000 participants. Those who drank about three […]
After two major fast food chains McDonald’s and Wendy’s removed soda from kid’s menus, Burger King has decided to follow suit. A press release from the Center For Science In The Public Interest (CSPI) states the intentions of Burger King to remove soda from kids’ meals. According to a letter […]
Eating a vegetarian diet lowers colon cancer risk compared to a non-vegetarian diet, according to new research from the Journal of the American Medical Association. According to the Colon Cancer Alliance, colon cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second leading cause of cancer death in the […]
