Food Sources of Flame-Retardant Chemicals
Other than pet food and fish (which may be most contaminated), how do fire-retardant chemicals...
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The Health Benefits of Psyllium, Flaxseeds, and Other High-Fiber Foods
While psyllium is a go-to fiber for acid reflux and constipation, ground flaxseed beat it head-to-head in clinical trials—delivering superior bowel regularity, blood sugar reductions, cholesterol drops, and weight loss at a fraction of the cost.
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Pollutants in Californian Breast Tissue
Levels of flame-retardant chemical pollutants (PBDEs) in the tissues of women from around the world...
BPA Plastic and Male Sexual Dysfunction
Canned foods and sliced turkey were found to be contaminated with the plastics chemical BPA,...
Pesticides in Chinese Bamboo Shoots
Cans of bamboo shoots imported from China may have concerning levels of pesticide contamination.
President’s Cancer Panel Report on Environmental Risk
The official National Cancer Institute report on the "unacceptable" burden of cancer stemming from industrial...
CDC Report on Environmental Chemical Exposure
The latest national survey on the levels of chemical pollutants (such as heavy metals, toxic...
Saffron vs. Prozac
A head-to-head test of the spice saffron versus Prozac for the treatment of clinical depression.
Wake Up and Smell the Saffron
Even the scent of the spice saffron may reduce stress hormone levels, and ease the...
Saffron for the Treatment of PMS
The spice saffron appears to improve both the emotional and physical symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
Eating Green to Prevent Cancer
Chlorophyll, the most ubiquitous plant pigment in the world, may protect our DNA against mutation...
Bug Appétit: Barriers to Entomophagy
Consumer acceptance is the main barrier to the consumption of edible insects.
Good Grub: The Healthiest Meat
Of all animals, the bodies of insects may have the lowest saturated fat content.
