Flame retardants may come in handy in terms of reducing the risk of accidental fires but at what cost? A new study found that chemicals found in flame retardants may be harmful to women, affecting fertility by causing hormone disruptions in females. Although Department of Environment Health at Harvard Chan School research fellow Courtney Carignan […]
Do you use hand sanitizers on the daily? Although hand sanitizers kill all sorts of microbes that cause sickness, it's still not a good substitute to washing your hands the old-fashioned way. Now scientists believe using hand sanitizers may be detrimental to the health. A new study links hand sanitizers to cancer. The study involved reviewing data […]
Since the late 80s, pharmaceutical companies have spent millions of dollars compensating victims of vaccines. While most doctors insist that flu shots are "extremely safe," a 9-year-old child was left paralyzed after receiving the vaccine. Doctors say the child's recovery could take for a year and some of her symptoms may be permanent. Since receiving […]
Candida albicans are usually harmless microbes found in the mouth and the gut but an overgrowth could lead to all sorts of health problems. This goes especially for patients with a weak immune system. By knowing the signs, you can prevent candida albicans overgrowth. Apart from a visit to your doctor, it's equally important to maintain […]
Although the issue of legalization remains controversial in the US, more and more studies related to the benefits of CBD - cannabis' active ingredient - are hitting the mainstream media. Apart from easing chemotherapy symptoms and reducing pain, CBD is a potent appetite stimulant. It's also proven to reduce inflammation. Some studies also suggest that […]
A group of scientists has teamed up to develop a technique that could end world hunger someday. The technique involves processing different organisms or microbes in a bioreactor no bigger than a regular coffee cup. According to Dr. Juha-Pekka Pitkanen, a lead scientist at VTT, the technology could one day make food available in famine-stricken […]
