GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are then transferred to […]
Monsanto is an agriculture company that is well known for creating pesticides such as Roundup. These pesticides are bad for the environment and believed to be bad for health as well. As written in Scitable, a publication from Nature Education: After countless studies, pesticides have been linked to cancer, Alzheimer’s […]
Coconut oil has many surprising health benefits. Most of use grew up considering fats like coconut oil to be unhealthy and to be contributors to heart disease. Coconut oil is composed of a group of unique fat molecules known as medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA). Although they are technically classified as saturated […]
E. Coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines. While most types of E. Coli are completely safe, there are some that can cause illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: “The worst type of E. coli, known as E. coli O157:H7, causes […]
E. Coli is a type of bacteria that lives in the intestines. While most types of E. Coli are completely safe, there are some that can cause illness. According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: “The worst type of E. coli, known as E. coli O157:H7, causes […]
GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organism and is defined as “an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques.” The technique used to create GMOs is called recombinant DNA. DNA molecules from different organisms are combined to create one molecule of DNA, and are then transferred to […]
Cloves are a potent spice that have been used for centuries in traditional medicine to heal various ailments. They have antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties, and have also been known as a pain reliever. New research shows that cloves stop growth of multiple types of cancers. The researchers tested a […]
More than 1.1 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV infection, and almost 1 out of 6 are unaware of their condition. According to AIDS.gov, “HIV weakens your immune system by destroying important cells that fight disease and infection. A “deficient” immune system can’t protect you.” According to […]
