Month: January 2017

Alzheimer’s Disease & Antibiotics – An Unexpected Ray of Hope

Antibiotics are great for fighting off infections caused by bacteria, fungi and certain parasites. But antibiotics may also help treat… Read More

7 years ago

The Toxic Playing Fields of America

At first it may seem inoffensive to repurpose tires. Recycled tires are crumbled and used in artificial turf filling for… Read More

7 years ago

“Remember that summer when toxic algae wrecked our lake vacation…?”

Nothing ruins a trip to the lake like toxic, life-threatening algae. It sounds like a cynical joke but one of… Read More

7 years ago

Alcohol-Related Cancer Deaths

Scientists continue researching the link between alcohol and cancer. Yet, more and more research indicates a strong association between the… Read More

7 years ago

Something In The Water

In April of 2014, Flint officials began supplying the city with water from the Flint River. By May, residents noticed… Read More

7 years ago

Mind The (Test) Gap – Lead Toxicity

Socio-economic status, race and gender—these are variables researchers use when studying gaps in test scores for children in impoverished communities.… Read More

7 years ago

Water Wise – Unsafe Drinking Water

After Flint’s water crisis more attention has been paid to the poor water quality throughout the US. millions of Americans… Read More

7 years ago

Playing With Fire – Flame Retardants

Practically everything we own has been doused with flame retardants: furniture cushions, mattresses, pillows. Almost all children’s products contain high… Read More

7 years ago

Diabetes and Toxins

It’s not only starches, processed foods, and sugary beverages that can cause diabetes…There’s a growing body of evidence that’s showing… Read More

7 years ago

The Erin Brokovich Water Problem – Chromium 6

A report from the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that the tap water of 218 million Americans contains levels of chromium-6. Chromium-6,… Read More

7 years ago

Additives in Foods – Giving Us Something To Think About

It’s the stuff we don’t think about when we bite into those crunchy fries or gobble down a strawberry sundae.… Read More

7 years ago

North Carolina Water – Tar Heel Trouble

In September it was reported that more than 200 million Americans have chromium-6 in their tap water. It is believed… Read More

7 years ago