Posted October 31st, 2012.
In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh found healthy young adults — ages 18 to 25 years — can improve their working memory by increasing their omega-3 fatty acid intake. Read more.
Archives for October 2012
Belinda Martineau: A Scientist Says Yes on Prop 37 to Label Genetically Engineered Food
Posted October 31st, 2012.
I’m a molecular geneticist who helped commercialize the world’s first genetically engineered whole food. I wholeheartedly support providing Californians with information about whether the foods in their grocery stores have been genetically engineered. I believe this issue is now best left to lay society to examine. Read more.
We’re All Guinea Pigs: Film Explores Effects of Living Among Untested Chemicals
Posted October 31st, 2012.
Dana Nachman was a producer at NBC when she wrote a story on how to make your home less toxic. In her research, she learned not only about the tens of thousands of chemicals lurking in everyday products, but that most of those chemicals have never been independently tested for their safety. A mother of young children, Nachman found this upsetting enough to turn it into the subject of her next documentary, The Human Experiment. Read more.
Seven Things to Tell Your Friends About GMOs
Posted October 31st, 2012.
We know it’s easy to get sunk by “information overload” and agribusiness advertising. So far the largest GMO maker, Monsanto, and other industry giants have plowed at least $35 million into keeping us in the dark. To help us think straight, we’ve prepared seven points to consider and share with your friends-all backed by authoritative studies. Here’s what they reveal. Read more.
Emergency first aid checklist: Herbs, Medicines and Tools for Holistic Medical Safety in Any Crisis
Posted October 31, 2012
In the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, what items are recommended for your first aid and emergency natural medicine supplies? . Read more.
How to Avoid GM Foods When Grocery Shopping
Posted October 31, 2012
The best way for consumers to protect themselves from genetically modified organisms, GMOs, is to learn which products and types of foods most likely contain them, plus how to identify safe foods. Read more.
Aspartame is Linked to Leukemia and Lymphoma in New Landmark Study on Humans
Posted October 31, 2012
As few as one diet soda daily may increase the risk for leukemia in men and women, and for multiple myeloma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma in men, according to new results from the longest-ever running study on aspartame as a carcinogen in humans. Importantly, this is the most comprehensive, long-term study ever completed on this topic. Read more.
Vote for Your Family’s Health on November 6!
Posted October 30, 2012
Californians have a chance to help the whole country. But fear-based propaganda threatens to torpedo it all. Don’t let Monsanto win! Read more.
Die Early with Sleeping Pills
Posted October 30, 2012
A new study shows prescription sleeping pills bring an increased risk of dying early—or getting cancer. So why is FDA rubber-stamping such dangerous drug? Read more.
Americans Waste $765 Billion on Unnecessary Medical Tests
Posted October 30, 2012
In a policy paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, up to $765 billion in medical tests, which accounts for around 30 percent of U.S. healthcare costs, was identified as the result of mostly inappropriate or unnecessary tests, treatments and other services. Read more.