Threat from Killer Space Viruses Might be Greater Than We Think
Could an alien virus arrive from outer space and wipe out the human race? It may sound like the plot of a B-movie, but an international group of scientists is now formally exploring the possibility for the very first time. In a study published in the journal Astrobiology next month, the group sets out its belief that while NASA continues … Continue reading
Common Sugar Additive Might Be Fueling The Rise of One of The Most Aggressive Superbugs
Antibiotics are only part of the problem. A sugar additive used in several foods could have helped spread a seriously dangerous superbug around the US, according to a new study.. The finger of blame is pointed squarely at the sugar trehalose, found in foods such as nutrition bars and chewing gum. If the findings are confirmed, it’s a stark warning … Continue reading
Terrifying ‘Bleeding Eye Fever’ Spreading in East Africa
A new disease that allegedly leaves up to 40 percent of those affected dead is feared to be spreading across South Sudan and Uganda, with dozens of new cases registered in recent months. A girl in Uganda’s Nakaseke district reportedly died on Monday following three other deaths last December in South Sudan from “bleeding eye fever,” a highly contagious virus … Continue reading
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ Becomes Our Reality – Infertility is on the Rise
In the Emmy Award-winning new series The Handmaid’s Tale, a chilling new picture of a dystopian society emerges. Environmental contaminantsare causing decreased sperm production among men, couples having difficulty conceiving and children being born with numerous health concerns. When I first read Margaret Atwood’s book The Handmaid’s Tale in the 80’s, I thought it was a science fiction novel. Never did I imagine that … Continue reading
US Health Officials Warns of Cancer & Infertility Risk Associated With Cell Phone Use
The California Department of Public Health has issued guidelines on cell phone exposure, warning residents to keep their cell phone away from their body to reduce potential cancer and infertility risks. The release follows a legal battle initiated by UC Berkeley researcher Joel Moskowitz last year after he discovered draft documents on the issue had existed since 2010 without being … Continue reading
Top Ways to Avoid Cancer Named by Scientist
A new study by the American Cancer Society has found that 40% of all cancer cases are associated with bad habits and poor lifestyle choices, and are thus preventable. The research, published in CA: Cancer Journal for Clinicians under lead author Dr. Farhad Islami, finds, perhaps unsurprisingly, that the highest risk of cancer, in the United States at least, is … Continue reading
Digital Pill for Tracking Patients Meds Intake Approved First by US Regulators
Now on the surface this idea or innovation should be a fantastic thing but because of the ill intentions (no pun intended) that usually come with such helpful innovations this will likely be yet another tool to invade privacy. via Tampa Bay Times: U.S. regulators have approved the first drug with a sensor that can track whether patients have taken … Continue reading
Why it’s the Most Important Meal of the Day; Heart Risks Linked to Skipping Breakfast
Skipping breakfast on a regular basis may be harmful to your heart, a new study from Spain suggests. In the study, middle-age men and women who regularly skipped breakfast or grabbed just coffee or juice had double the risk of developing atherosclerosis as people who consumed healthier morning meals. (Atherosclerosis, or the hardening and narrowing of the arteries, can increase … Continue reading
Evidence Shows of Oral Bacteria Contributes to Bowel Disorders
An international team of researchers has found evidence that suggests certain types of oral bacteria may cause or exacerbate bowel disorders. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes testing the impact of introducing bacteria found in the mouths of humans to mice models. Xuetao Cao with the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences offers a Perspective piece … Continue reading
Sugar Industry Terminated Research Because Cancer Connection Exposed
A newly discovered cache of documents has revealed an alleged decades-long effort by the sugar industry to conceal the detrimental effects of the commodity on consumers’ health. In a study published Tuesday in the journal PLOS Biology, scientists from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) claim the industry manipulated science, influenced regulations and even shut down its own research … Continue reading
