“The doctor of the future will give no medication, but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.” This famous quote of inventor and businessman Thomas Edison may strike us as prescient given the explosion of information about the lifestyle factors of disease….
Germany Maintains Its Traditional Medicinal Practices
How to Reduce Fluoride Exposure and Toxicity
In this series, we explore the contentious findings surrounding fluoridation of the U.S. public water supply and answer the question of whether water fluoridation poses a risk and what we should do about it. Previously: The National Toxicology Program’s six-year systematic review on the neurotoxic effects of fluoride has been heavily delayed and mired in government…
Cognitive Dissonance Ability to Harm Us Physically Now Confirmed
Researchers have found real-world evidence that cognitive dissonance, or the psychological discomfort or tension we feel when there is an inconsistency between our cognition and our behaviour, can generate pain in the body. Cognition is the process of acquiring knowledge and wisdom through thought, experience, and the senses. In a study completed by Ohio State University and the University of Michigan…
Kilauea, One of the World’s Most Active Volcanoes, Begins Erupting After 3-Month Pause
HONOLULU—Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world, began erupting on Wednesday after a three-month pause, displaying spectacular fountains of mesmerizing, glowing lava that’s a safe distance from people and structures in a national park on the Big Island. The U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory said in a statement that a glow…
Skyscrapers and City Living Confirmed to Increase Stress Levels: Research
A person’s stress level can skyrocket because of the hustle and bustle of city living, new research has confirmed. A study by researchers from Bond University, Australia, has found that concrete jungles make our hearts beat faster, while quiet streets can boost creativity. The study measured people’s physical reactions to urban environments, like enclosed city…
Woman Found Ice-Age Mastodon Tooth on California Beach
Over the Memorial Day weekend, a woman was taking a stroll at Rio Del Mar State Beach in Northern California when she found a mysterious object in the sand that turned out to be a tooth from an ancient mastodon. The foot-long tooth belonged to an adult member of the extinct Ice Age species. This…
Australia Signs Deal With US to Accelerate Vaccine Development
Queensland is hoping to create home-grown vaccines and become a major international vaccine hub after a partnership was announced at an international biotech conference in the U.S. on June 7. The partnership between the University of Queensland (UQ) and Emory University in Atlanta would make Queensland a centre for the Asia Pacific region, and a significant player…
Afternoon Workouts Show Promise in Blood Sugar Control for Diabetics
For individuals grappling with Type 2 diabetes, the timing of physical activity could be as impactful as the workout itself. Emerging research suggests that optimizing blood sugar control could hinge on a simple adjustment. “In this study, we [have] shown that adults with Type 2 diabetes had the greatest improvement in glucose control when they…
NYC Becomes One of Most Polluted Cities in World From Canadian Wildfires
New York City has become one of the most polluted cities in the world as smoke from the Canadian wildfires enters the United States. According to IQAir, which provides real-time air quality information, New York City was ranked at the top along with Kuwait City as the most polluted city as of 4:03 a.m. ET…
Republicans Warn of Blackouts Under Toughest-Ever ‘Green’ Power Plant Standards
Republicans warned the toughest-ever standards for power plant emissions may imperil Americans’ power. “We’re starting down a path to severe grid reliability challenges throughout the country,” said Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) during the June 6 hearing. He highlighted a recent report from the nation’s largest electric grid operator, PJM Interconnection, warning of the potential for…
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