A jury from California ordered Monsanto Company to pay more than $2 billion in damages to a couple who sued on grounds of the Roundup weed killer causing their cancer. This award is the latest in several court defeats for Monsanto regarding this weed killer. However, the company continues claiming […]
According to a recent study, the beards of men have more germs than the fur of dogs. Namely, a team of researchers from the Hirslanden Clinic in Switzerland, for the purposes of the study, took swabs from beards of 18 men and what they discovered shocked them. The results showed […]
Turmeric is an ancient yellow root spice which contains an active ingredient known as curcumin. This ingredient was found to be beneficial in fighting off cancer cells. Common in South Asian cuisine, turmeric use has widely spread and people have been consuming it more and more. Whether as a natural […]
A mother from New Jersey has been arrested after her 1-year-old daughter died due to being in a hot car for more than 2 hours, according to prosecutors. The 25-year-old Chaya Shurkin was arrested and charged with endangering a child’s welfare. The case started on 6th of May when the […]
More than 4,600 packets of bread flour from Pillsbury Best in ten states have been recalled due to a potential E. coli contamination. This flour is made by the ADM Milling Company and sold by the Hometown Food Company. According to the company, there have been no reports of people […]
In times of free radical damage lurking from all sides, boosting our antioxidant levels in the body has never been more necessary. Luckily for us, we can increase the antioxidants through our diet, i.e. by eating healthy homemade foods such as this soothing and nutrient-rich soup. Packed with delicious and […]
If you have bought frozen berries, make sure you check the brand and best-by dates! This is because the FDA ordered a recall in a selection of frozen berries from Costco and Kroger. The public health alert which the FDA released is warning customers that some berry products made by […]
Unfortunately, around 10 percent of US citizens are depressed, according to the NIH, or more than 20 million individuals. What’s more, in the last 15 years, there has been a major increase in the use of antidepressants or to be more precise, 65 percent. Knowing the side effects linked with […]
Knowing the dangers associated with smoking, a lot of smokers consider quitting this horrible habit. However, the nicotine withdrawal and the cravings often cause them to give up the idea. Plus, they wonder if stopping with the smoking, after it has done a lot of damage, can make a difference. […]
When you hold in poop or when you are constipated, the stool stays in the colon and the water in the stool is reabsorbed in the body. Without water, stool in the colon is an unwanted guest because it can cause a lot of problems. Regular bowel movement is considered […]