California pistachios were recalled for Salmonella infection California pistachios were recalled for Salmonella infection, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The pistachios were linked to a Salmonella strain that sickened 11 people between December and February. Salmonella is a group of bacteria that is one of the […]
Eating blueberries fights dementia, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati. Don’t let the size fool you; blueberries are powerful. These little berries are packed with health benefits and nutrients. Popular from Asian to Mediterranean cuisines, blueberries provide great flavor, satisfying those sweet cravings. They are renowned as […]
San Francisco has raised its smoking age to 21 Smoking is a killer. A recent American Cancer Society study shows that even with significant dropping smoking rates, cigarettes still account for about 3 out of 10 deaths in the United States. Starting on June 1st, people who want to buy […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
