April 2012 - Posts
Did you know that your smile can predict how long you live? Or that the way you smile can determine how you feel overall? Before you frown at the idea that something so elementary can have such a powerful effect on your life, here’s one more question: Did you know it’s possible to not only change how...
What would you say if you knew someone killed 60,000 people? Would you call it a felony of the worst kind, times 60,000? If you totaled up the value of all those lives in criminal court, what would you say they’re worth? Billions? Trillions? Or—how about a measly $321.6 million in exchange for a guilty...
In a groundbreaking initiative to uncover the truth about toxic chemicals in common household products, the Environmental Working Group has posted evidence that “green” isn’t always what it’s made out to be. Take a look at this list—which is by no means complete—and see if it matches some of the products...
In yet another news story supporting the vital importance of vitamin D to good health, scientists studying the effects of vitamin D supplementation on heart health are reporting that they've found that patients with high blood pressure can experience significant improvements in their condition by...
A little over 20 years ago direct-to-consumer advertising was not allowed when it came to prescription drugs. If Big Pharma wanted to sell a product, they had to do it through the person prescribing it—your doctor. If a physician didn’t have time to listen to sales reps or attend conferences where new...
A new study on children already suffering with juvenile idiopathic arthritis has found that the flu vaccine caused adverse events in more than one-third of children, whether they had arthritis or not. The adverse events for the children with arthritis included disease flare-ups and more swollen joints...
Scientists have been linking the benefits of physical exercise to brain health for many years, but new research is making it clear that the two aren’t just simply related; rather, it is THE relationship. As reported by The New York Times, new evidence shows that physical exercise helps you build a brain...
A story coming out of the United Kingdom illustrates exactly how far drug companies will go to make sure their expensive drugs are used when cheaper ones are available, including natural supplements that cost pennies on the dollar compared to the drugs. In London, in a legal maneuver intended to eliminate...
In a submission to the Internal Revenue Service under the Tax Whistleblower Act, a nonpartisan advocacy organization, Common Cause, has exposed what amounts to a tax scam run by a legislative group known as ALEC for some of American’s largest companies. ALEC stands for the American Legislative Exchange...
A woman in Argentina who was instrumental in getting the president of Argentina to investigate the connection between pesticide use and the incidence of cancer and other devastating illnesses and deaths in her town has been awarded the 2012 Goldman Environmental Prize. The Goldman recognizes unsung heroes...
Many well-respected studies link stress to heart disease and stroke, as well as other ailments such as depression, anxiety, asthma, and more. While a certain amount of stress isn’t all bad, when it happens repeatedly you can get very sick. Now, thanks to Harvard HealthBeat, there are 10 simple steps...
If you think debtor’s prison went by the wayside with the Dark Ages, think again. It’s not only alive and well in the 21 st century, but very much a part of everyday debt collecting in a country where you’d never expect it: the U.S. And if you think it’ll never happen to you, you’d better never get sick...
In a time when it’s undeniable that super weeds and super bugs are growing resistant to genetically modified seeds and crops, Japanese scientists have discovered that at least one bug’s belly knows exactly what to do when it encounters an insecticide. Scientists have learned that bacteria in the bean...
A small study that corrected deficient levels of vitamin D in epilepsy patients could have huge implications for the treatment of seizures. Investigators compared the number of seizures that subjects experienced over a three-month period to the number they had after taking the supplements. The study...
Antidepressants are not specifically approved by the FDA for treating autism, even though they’re popular drugs-of-choice for autism symptoms. Now, a new analysis of these drugs shows that researchers and drug companies picked-and-chose test results that resulted in overstating the drugs’ ability to...
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