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. The […]
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 […]
Drinking coffee may lower liver cirrhosis risk, according to a new review of existing studies. According to WebMD: Researchers analyzed data from 9 existing studies that included a total of over 430,000 participants. They found that two extra cups of coffee a day was linked to a 44 percent lower […]
Parmesan is a cheese made from skimmed cow’s milk. It is one of the greatest staples in Italian cuisine, and is often added to pastas, pizza and salads to enhance flavor. Do you know what may be lurking in your store-bought Parmesan cheese? Is your Parmesan cheese actually wood pulp? […]
Licorice root has been used for centuries for its medicinal properties. It is most well known as a flavor in a popular type of candy. Less well known are its potent health benefits. Licorice contains a compound called glycyrrhizin, which is responsible for many of the benefits of licorice. Research […]
Could e-cigarettes harm the immune system more than tobacco? We have all heard before how detrimental smoking is to our health. Years of research have shown that cigarettes are one of the most dangerous products that humans consume, if not the most dangerous. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention […]
The neem tree is a tree that is native to India. It seems like a relatively simple plant at first sight, but it may hold some hidden powers. New research from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (TTUHSC El Paso) shows that a neem tree extract may fight […]
It is important to stay up to date on the latest health news and public health concerns. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared the Zika virus as a public health emergency of international concern. As recently reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): The CDC recently […]
