CDC reports: 200,000 deaths a year are preventable
The September installment of Vital signs, released on Tuesday by the CDC, revealed startling findings that showed in 2010, 200,000 deaths from heart disease and stroke could have been prevented, …
Certain fruits found to lower diabetes risk
Blood sugar problems like diabetes have been associated with the Standard American Diet (SAD) which is high in refined sugar, fat, and animal products while being low in fiber. Those …
Detox naturally, without fasting or supplementation
Back from a long vacation? Partied just a little too hardy? Fighting an infection? Whatever the situation is, everyone needs to detox occasionally. Suffering from fatigue, a feeling of heaviness, …
Superfoods: Get a daily dose of these favorites
A persons diet has a direct correlation to their level of health, or lack thereof. It is widely accepted that certain dietary practices can cause, or prevent, a range of …
Transgenic cars playfully combine art and activism
Today, seventeen activists will begin their cross-country journey aptly dubbed the “Are we eating fishy food” tour. The “fishy food” tour includes five transgenic GMO art carts designed to spread …
Illegal diabetes treatments targeted by FDA
Last Tuesday, the FDA announced a crackdown, both domestically and abroad, to remove illegal diabetes treatments from the market. The products and treatments targeted include products labeled with claims to …
7Up will no longer make misleading claims
Following the conclusion of litigation initiated by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, Dr Pepper Snapple Group agreed Monday to stop fortifying certain of its 7UP soft …
Killer Headache? Try these drugless headache cures
Instead of reaching for another over the counter pain reliever, try one of these effective all natural cures.Headaches can arise due to a variety of factors including stress, anxiety, physical …
Clinic will offer fecal transplants
The Mayo clinic announced on Monday the opening of a clinic in Minnesota dedicated to improving the care and outcomes for those that have fallen victim to the epidemic of …
Jamie Oliver launches food education program
According to the CDC, childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 30 years. Two non-profits, the Jamie Oliver Food Foundation and Food Day, have joined forces to promote …