Hexavalent Chromium Linked to Asthma
Research has confirmed that hexavalent chromium can cause allergic asthma, especially when it is breathed in or found in drinking water supplies.
Category: Health
DHA Algae Not Genetically Modified, Martek Says
The largest producer of algae used to produce omega-3 DHA oil reports that DHA algae are not genetically modified, despite some reports.
Smoking Linked to Skin Cancer
Scientists find that smoking does more than cause lung cancer. Smoking is now linked to skin cancer.
Allergies Slow Brain Function
New research has discovered that allergies can slow brain function, as well as cause lethargy and a loss of energy. The research, led by allergy specialist Talal Nsouli, M.D., an associate professor at Georgetown...
Kombucha Helps Protect the Liver Against Toxins
Research confirms that kombucha tea can help protect the liver against toxins. At the same time, home-brewed kombucha should be consumed with caution.
Some Kids’ Cereals Are More Than Half Sugar
A study of leading U.S. kids cereal brands finds that a number of cereals have up to half and even more than half their weight in refined sugar. The consequences are considerable.
Vitamin D Linked with Obesity, Diabetes
Researchers from the University of Texas have found that vitamin D deficiency is associated with type 2 diabetes among children, along with obesity. The researchers tested 411 obese children between six and sixteen years...
Deep Breathing Reduces Free Radicals and Oxidative Stress
Deep breathing reduces oxidative stress, reduces free radicals and increases our body’s antioxidant status according to scientific research.
Food Cans can Elevate BPA Levels by 1000%
Scientists have found that eating from many canned foods can increase our bisphenol-A (BPA) levels by over ten times.
Prebiotics Reduce Colds and Flu
Scientists have found that prebiotics boost our immunity significantly, resulting in fewer colds and flu each year. Prebiotics studied in university students Most of us recognize that cold and flu viruses run rampant around...
Autism Caused by Toxin Exposure in the Womb
A host of studies have confirmed that autism is not linked to vaccination. Toxic exposure while in the womb comes with significantly more evidence, however. Toxic environment and autism A 2011 study from Stanford...
Low-Carb Diets Signficantly Increase Risk of Early Death
Research from the Harvard School of Public Health has found that low-carbohydrate, high-animal-protein diets significantly increase the risk of early death.
Growth Hormones in Milk Linked to Cancer
Growth hormones in milk have been associated with an increased risk of cancer according to the research. It is imperative that consumers know which milks come from cows injected with or fed growth hormones.
Sitting Shortens Life, Ups Cancer Risk
Sitting is associated with cancer and early death according to scientists.
