Month: March 2019

USC students linked to admissions scandal can’t enroll in classes, get transcripts, university says – NBC News

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USC students linked to admissions scandal can’t enroll in classes, get transcripts, university says  NBC News College admissions scandal: What did the students know about ‘the side door,’ and what should happen next?  USA TODAY In admissions scandal, the students should be expelled  Los Angeles Times Amid college admissions scandal, USC announces tuition increase  Los Angeles Times View full … Read more

Cassie Barker, former Mississippi officer, says she had sex while child was dying in hot car – CBS News

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Cassie Barker, former Mississippi officer, says she had sex while child was dying in hot car  CBS News Biloxi, Miss. — A former Mississippi Gulf Coast police officer told a judge Monday that she had sex with her supervisor and then fell asleep while her 3-year-old … View full coverage on Google News >View original article … Read more

Preventing liver steatosis with five-flavor fruit

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(Natural News) A team of researchers from Korea Food Research Institute and the University of Science & Technology in South Korea suggests that five-flavor fruit (Schisandra chinensis) can be used as a therapeutic agent for the prevention of steatosis or fatty liver. The researchers assessed the effects of five-flavor fruit extract on fatty liver in… … Read more

Study finds man-made pollution is transforming ‘untouched’ areas of the earth

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(Natural News) Are there any natural, pristine environments left on Earth? Ecosystems that were once considered untouched by humans are now absorbing unprecedented levels of man-made pollution. A class of hormone-disrupting chemicals called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) was found concentrated at some of the deepest points on Earth. Dr. Alan Jamieson from Newcastle University led a study… … Read more

Study: Organic food provides more health benefits than non-organic

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(Natural News) It has been said many times that eating organic is healthier, but a recent year-long study by a European Parliamentary committee has once again proven the benefits of food without chemicals. In the report, titled “Human Health Implications of Organic Food and Organic Agriculture,” they discovered a link between eating organic and improved… … Read more

Brush or die: Adult tooth loss linked to early death

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(Natural News) Brushing your teeth is not just for a fresh breath or gorgeous smile. According to a study published in the journal Periodontology 2000, the number of teeth we lose can be a key indicator of a person’s life expectancy. The researchers found clear evidence that tooth loss is closely related to some life-threatening health… … Read more

Study suggests dogs bring people closer, help humans get along better

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(Natural News) Have you heard about the new trend among millennials to bring their furry companion to work to promote positive work environments? It is actually more than just a trend; it’s science. Researchers at Central Michigan University found that having a dog in the office may increase productivity, workplace happiness, and trust among group… … Read more

Researchers develop a unique sensor that can detect counterfeit olive oil

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(Natural News) The health benefits and flavor of olive oil make it a very desirable product. However, that same high value also makes it a common target for counterfeiters. To stop the spread of fake olive oil, a Spanish-American effort presented a portable sensor that can authenticate olive oil. The two most valuable types of olive… … Read more