Big Think More Cancers Occur by Random Chance Than for Any Other Reason, Study FindsBig ThinkWe usually attribute cancer to inherited genes such as the BRACA1 or BRACA2 mutations, responsible for breast, ovarian, and prostate cancer. Or else, a lifestyle choice like smoking or something to do with the environment, say exposure to pollution or …Cancer … Read more
Science Daily New tools to study the origin of embryonic stem cellsScience DailyDate: March 23, 2017; Source: Karolinska Institutet; Summary: Researchers have identified cell surface markers specific for the very earliest stem cells in the human embryo. These cells are thought to possess great potential for replacing damaged …Stem Cells Show Mixed Results for Impotence … Read more
Christian Science Monitor Why is Colorado risking hundreds of millions to protect its marijuana industry?Christian Science MonitorA bill is being considered by the state Legislature to allow growers and sellers to reclassify their marijuana in the face of a federal crackdown. But opponents warn that the bill could be too costly, specifically for schools. Monitor’s … Read more
Patch.com USDA Chicken Recall: OK Foods Products Could Have Metal ContaminationPatch.comOKLAHOMA CITY, OK — Over 900,000 pounds of breaded chicken products that may possibly be contaminated with metal have been recalled by OK Foods, the USDA’s food safety and inspection service said in a news release. The ready-to-eat breaded …A Million Pounds Of Contaminated Chicken RecalledRefinery29Nearly … Read more
Washington Post Medical pot bill in S. Carolina bolstered by conservativesWashington PostCOLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Rep. Eric Bedingfield once shunned all marijuana use, but when his eldest son’s six-year struggle with opioid addiction ended with his overdose a year ago, the conservative Republican co-sponsored medical cannabis …Medical marijuana bill in South Carolina bolstered by conservativesThe … Read more
(Natural News) If you don’t yet realize that human society is headed for a catastrophic collapse, you’re so far behind the curve that it’s scary. Although no one knows exactly which breaking point is going to fail first, there are now so many candidates for the collapse that an apocalyptic future for humankind is all… … Read more
(Natural News) Before you reach for your statin medicine, try changing your lifestyle. This was the conclusion researchers at the American College of Cardiology made after finishing their first randomized, double-blind trial of alternative treatments for high blood pressure. Online behavioral therapy, also known as electronic counseling, was proven to decrease blood pressure by 10… … Read more
(Natural News) If you are a salmon lover, you may have to cut back on how much of this vitamin D and omega-3 rich food you eat. If their number keeps declining, eating salmon will become a luxury for which we will have to reach deep into our wallet. You may have heard that at… … Read more
(Natural News) In recent years, the United States has produced some of the most advanced technology the world has ever seen. We have robots that are capable of going out onto the battlefield and carrying out missions that are too dangerous for humans to participate in. We have drones flying through the air that can… … Read more
(Natural News) Good news for the lazy cook: you can, and should, stop peeling your fruits and vegetables. Nutritionists and dieticians say that doing so actually removes essential vitamins and nutrients needed by the body. Current data show that keeping peels on gives the most health benefits. Peels contain more fiber and vitamins than the actual… … Read more