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Elevated BPA in Kids May Up Risk of Heart, Kidney Disease
So far, the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to numerous health problems including weight gain, anxiety/depression, infertility, and heart disease. A new study may be adding another health...
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Have you Hugged a Tree Today?
You might just want to give the nearest tree a giant bear hug when you read the latest research on the link between human health and the health of trees.When the emerald ash borer, a beetle that kills...
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Occupations Linked to Adult Asthma
In a recent study of over 9,000 people, 18 occupations were linked with a high risk of adult onset asthma. Overall, one in six cases of adult asthma was clearly linked to the workplace, which is...
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Feds Target Environmental Causes of Breast Cancer
Researchers have long known that both genetic and environmental factors can increase breast cancer risk. And while both factors warrant further research, environmental factors are more readily...
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Farm-to-Table Movement: Five Reasons to Jump on Board
A growing movement in the restaurant industry dubbed farm-to-table dining is an old idea made new again by today’s mounting concerns about where our food comes from and how it was grown. Chefs...
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Secondhand Smoke Tied to Higher Risk of Heart Disease
A new study found that being exposed to high amounts of secondhand tobacco smoke may increase your chance of having coronary artery calcification by as much as 90%. Even low levels of secondhand smoke...
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Grocer Requires Labeling of GMO Foods
The natural and organic supermarket chain, Whole Foods Market, announced last week that it will require labeling on all genetically engineered ingredients (also known as GMOs or Genetically Modified...
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Fragrances are Hiding More than Just Odors
Most of us would like to think that consumer products—especially those that we put on our body like shampoo or body lotion--would be well regulated and thoroughly safety tested. Or, at the very least,...
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Natural Ways to Deter Creepy Crawlies
While we may appreciate the role insects and spiders play in maintaining ecological balance, most of us don’t want them in our homes, terrorizing our children or plaguing our pets.The good news is you...
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Eating Clean Just Got Easier
In a perfect world we would all be able to buy whole organic foods and cook all our own meals and snacks. But many of us simply don’t have the time to do that, and finding clean packaged foods can be...
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Plastic Ocean Debris Poses Triple Threat to Environment
Last year, 150 tons of plastic pellets spilled off the coast of Hong Kong. The BBC reported, “the plastic balls are not toxic on their own, but could absorb toxins that would be lethal to any species...
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Protecting Yourself from Infections in Athletic Settings
Going to the gym or participating in any sport that involves shared equipment and bathing facilities has always carried the risk of contracting respiratory or skin infections like athlete’s foot,...
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China Tops List of Countries with Most Food Safety Violations
With more than 30 million shipments of food from foreign countries, almost 80% of the U.S. seafood and two-thirds of its produce is foreign-sourced revealing that food safety is a global challenge.A...
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It’s Thyme to Celebrate Herbs!
May 4 marks the eighth annual international celebration of herbs and all the many ways they enhance our lives.The observance consists of a coordinated series of independently produced public...
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Eat This, Not That to Avoid Pesticides on Produce
A growing number of consumers are choosing organic fruits and vegetables as a way to avoid pesticides and support sustainable farming practices. However, organics are not always accessible or...
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