Health

Is the water in your home safe to drink?

Is the water in your home safe to drink?

Is the water in your home safe to drink? Water is life, and it is often taken for granted. Humans are made up of over 60 percent water. Blood is 92 percent water and the brain and muscles are 75 percent. Water is lost throughout the day from sweating, breathing, […]

by March 12, 2016
Splenda is now linked to leukemia

Splenda is now linked to leukemia

Splenda is now linked to leukemia There has been so much controversy surrounding artificial sweeteners and Splenda is no exception. Its slogan: “Made from sugar, so it tastes like sugar has changed” after the company was sued and became: “Just What’s Good — it’s made from sugar. It tastes like sugar. […]

by March 11, 2016
Cannabis beats traditional drugs for inflammatory bowel disease

Cannabis beats traditional drugs for inflammatory bowel disease

Cannabis beats traditional drugs for inflammatory bowel disease Crohn’s disease is part of a group of conditions known as Inflammatory Bowel Disease. The disease causes chronic inflammation of the gastrointestintal tract. New research shows that cannabis beats traditional drugs for inflammatory bowel disease. Crohn’s is typically treated with drugs, however […]

by March 10, 2016
Chipotle store is closed due to Norovirus sickness

Chipotle store is closed due to Norovirus sickness

Chipotle store is closed due to Norovirus sickness A Massachusetts Chipotle store is closed due to Norovirus sickness. 2015 was a year of big changes at Chipotle. Earlier, they announced that they would be changing the recipe of their tortillas from 64 ingredients to simple well known ones like water, […]

by March 9, 2016
Are grass-fed and organic foods really worth it?

Are grass-fed and organic foods really worth it?

It’s time to answer the question that everybody wants to know: are grass-fed and organic foods really worth it? According to an analysis from Consumer Reports, some organic foods can cost up to 47 percent more than conventional foods. This is a huge difference for many families who are on […]

by March 7, 2016
World food supply in crisis with decline of pollinators

World food supply in crisis with decline of pollinators

World food supply in crisis with decline of pollinators Bee colonies are collapsing, which could spell serious trouble for the food we eat. Bees cross-pollinate much of the common produce that humans eat, including apples, avocados, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, almonds, and so much more. Without bees, none of these foods […]

by March 6, 2016
Acetaminophen is now linked to asthma risk

Acetaminophen is now linked to asthma risk

Acetaminophen is now linked to asthma risk Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol and other pain relieving drugs. According to a report published in the journal Hepatology: Acetaminophen overdose is the leading cause for calls to Poison Control Centers (>100,000/year) and accounts for more than 56,000 emergency room visits, […]

by March 5, 2016
What age will you have the best sex of your life?

What age will you have the best sex of your life?

What age will you have the best sex of your life? Don’t overlook the benefits of sex. Not only is it fun, pleasurable and extremely intimate, but it is great for your health too. Recent research on sex from media platform Happify answered an interesting question: What age will you […]

by March 4, 2016