March 23rd, 2012 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
On Thursday, Judge Theodore H. Katz of New York's Southern District ruled that the Food and Drug Administration(FDA) would finally end 35-year of turning a blind eye regarding the efficacy and safety of antibiotic use in livestock. The lawsuit filed in 2011 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), the Natural Resources Defense Council(NRDC), Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT), Public Citizen, and Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) resulted from growing concerns regarding the long term health affects following exposure to these antibiotics through consumption of livestock, namely the increase in antibiotic-resistant bacterias known as superbugs.
July 8th, 2010 | by Jennifer Lance
Kombucha tea, made from fermented yeast and bacteria often referred to as a “mushroom“, has become increasingly popular in recent [&hellip
October 12th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
If you had the swine flu, would you take medical marijuana throat lozenges? Cannabis Science thinks you would, and the [&hellip
October 4th, 2009 | by Derek Markham
Frequent use of talcum powder by women increases the risk of ovarian cancer, yet the manufacturers of talc fail to [&hellip
June 30th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Transporting food thousands of miles farm to market has its consequences. Not only does this practice leave a heavy carbon [&hellip
April 15th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Antibiotic overuse concerns the health care industry, as bacterial infections have become resistant to them, but why are ethanol producers [&hellip
August 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
These days we’re bombarded with information that tells us our environment is flooded with chemicals that contaminate our air, our [&hellip
July 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Chinese medicinal practitioners have used mushrooms for over 4,000 years to treat everything from depression to high blood pressure to [&hellip
February 26th, 2008 | by Guest Contributor
Wondering why natural antiperspirants and deodorants are better than their conventional cousins? Here's everything you need to know, including which natural brands work!
December 17th, 2007 | by Guest Contributor
By staying informed and making knowledgeable choices about the fish you consume, you can enjoy the numerous health benefits of [&hellip
