Health

Tiny Organ, Long-Lasting Pain: Mystery of Chronic Appendicitis

Although no official definition exists, chronic appendicitis happens when that finger-like pouch at the end of your colon becomes inflamed ...

Siri, Am I Anti-Science?

This story is about the absurdity of the preposterous mandate to just “trust the science” as if it were a ...

The Perfect Position to Poop

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 22, 2018. If you live in the U.S., ...

Is It Wise to Get Your Wisdom Teeth Pulled?

The preemptive extraction of wisdom teeth before they become problematic has been a routine practice for decades. Surgical tooth removal ...

Type 2 Diabetes May Raise Your Risk of Endometrial Cancer

A new study found that women with type 2 diabetes have a higher risk of dying from endometrial cancer. This ...

What’s the Buzz About GABA and Fake Alcohol?

GABA is a powerful neurotransmitter that inhibits nerve cells’ ability to receive, create and send chemical messages to other nerve ...

Help Seize This Opportunity to Abolish Mercury Fillings

New Opportunities to Phase Out Amalgam This spring, an unexpected — but highly welcome — development compels Consumers for Dental ...

7 Surprising Superfoods to Look for at the Store

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 26, 2018. Eating locally grown foods comes with ...

Having Lung Problems? Eat Your Veggies, Science Says

You know vegetables are good for you. But now, research shows that some may protect your lungs.

Is the MMR Vaccine a Fraud or Does It Just Wear Off Quickly?

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published April 3, 2018. In 1986, public health officials stated ...

Are Wildfires Fueling an Increase in Pink Eye?

Experts have seen an increase in eye conditions related to smoke from Canadian wildfires.1 The area of wooded acres lost ...

What’s the End Game for Cybercrimes and Ransomware Attacks?

Over the past few years, several organizations have warned that the world is facing growing danger from hackers and cybercriminals ...

Birth Control: Types and Considerations for Transgender and Nonbinary People

No matter where you are on the gender spectrum, you may be considering birth control, especially if there’s a chance ...

Curiosity About Weight Loss Drugs Opens Treatment Doors

The results of a new poll could be a sign that the conditions of obesity and being overweight are increasingly ...

OTC Hearing Aids Are Here, but Picking One Is No Simple Task

Over-the-counter hearing aids are more accessible and cheaper, but for some the option to bypass an audiologist makes the process ...

How Clean Is Your House?

If the words “clean house” are always on your to-do list, here’s help.

What Should Be Disinfected?

It’s key to know which items in your home you need to disinfect regularly. Learn what they are and how ...

Cleaning vs. Disinfecting

To avoid colds, flu, and other illnesses, you have to know the difference between cleaning and disinfecting and how to ...

Keep Your Home Green

“Going green” is good for your health and for the planet. Here’s how to bring the ideas to your home ...

Improve Your Air Quality

Indoor air may be more polluted than outdoor air: Learn the causes and find out how to improve your indoor ...

Roundup Weed Killer Called Out as a Bee Killer

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published October 9, 2018. Use of glyphosate, a weed killer ...

Alarming Levels of Lead in Water and Soil From Buried Cables

Humans have had a long and intimate relationship with lead, dating back to the Roman Empire when it was used ...

Pfizer Is Hiding How COVID Jab Damages the Heart

August 3, 2023, the Australian Senate Education and Employment Committee1 held a COVID hearing in which Sen. Gerard Rennick asked ...

Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is more often diagnosed in White women than in other racial and ethnic groups. But the death rate ...

Drinking, Often Heavy, Is Common Among Cancer Survivors

A study, of over 15,000 U.S. cancer survivors, found that 78% were current drinkers. And of them, significant percentages said ...

The Digestive Power of Fennel Seeds

Chewing fennel seeds after a meal is a common practice in many parts of the world, including southeast Asia. The ...

Lawsuit Unveils Murky Web of Censorship Against US Citizens

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, censorship has kicked into high gear, and between lawsuits and voluntary document releases such ...

Using Sleep as a Tool for Creativity

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published May 31, 2018. While many still approach sleeping as ...

European Union Poised to Ban Toxic Dental Amalgam

Here’s some good news, for a change: The European Commission — the administrative arm of the European Union — recently ...

Nourishing Gut Bacteria Is Critical for Health, Well-Being

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 13, 2016. Barely a day goes by without ...