If you have kids, you might want to pay extra attention to the medical tests they undergo. A study at the Mayo Clinic found that many children are needlessly exposed to radiation through unnecessary chest x-rays. What’s worse is that…
We all want our homes to be safe and comfortable, but you might be surprised to learn that one common and seemingly harmless substance lurking in your living room can be hazardous to your health: Dust. A Potentially Deadly Allergen…
People want to know that what they’re eating is healthy. Big Food has caught on to this reality and begun swallowing natural and organic food companies, knowing they can turn a profit on one of the food industry’s biggest trends,…
The neighborhood you live in can have a significant impact on your health, as well as the health of your children. A study conducted at Oregon State University demonstrates that when pregnant mothers reside in areas with a lot of…
Dow Chemical is on the verge of gaining approval for a new genetically modified organism (GMO), a type of corn that will enable farmers to spray huge amounts of a chemical weed killer called 2,4-D. This chemical is designed to…
If you’re enjoying a meal right now, and the food you are eating came from a package made of recycled cardboard, I have some potentially unsettling news for you. The printing inks on recycled cardboard can actually lead to harmful…
It is truly astounding to realize just how interconnected our world has become. One prime example of this is when researchers from Dartmouth College discovered radioactive iodine in a local New Hampshire environment, thousands of miles away from the source…
Growing concerns are being raised over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their potential effects on both the environment and human health. Scientists are noticing that insects have developed genetic tricks in response to the introduction of genetically modified crops, which…
The county council on the Hawaiian island of Kauai made a groundbreaking decision when they passed a bill that limits the spraying of pesticides by companies who grow GMO crops on the island. This move has not been popular with…
Did you know that mold lurking in your home can also house dangerous bacteria? This information is particularly disconcerting considering how easily moisture can accumulate in many households, potentially causing respiratory conditions, infections, or asthma. For years, research has hinted…
When you’re shopping for workout clothes, you might be tempted to choose garments boasting anti-odor or antibacterial properties. Sometimes, these clothes use antimicrobial nanoparticles made from silver. However, there’s growing concern about whether these toxins could be harmful to our…
The plastic pollution problem in our oceans may be far worse than initially believed. For years, researchers have estimated the amount of plastic in our oceans by skimming its surface, but the true extent of our ocean’s plastic problem may…