The dangerous chemical lurking in your dry cleaning & more [Roundup]
Written by Alex ReidPosted November 19, 2018Some breaking news on the chemical front. It turns out that the most commonly used dry cleaning chemical is a potent neurotoxin.
FDA-approved pot available NOW [Roundup]
Written by Alex ReidPosted November 12, 2018There is now a legal FDA-approved cannabinoid medication on the market. This is a mixed bag for observers, who are glad to see mainstream acceptance of pot's medicinal properties but are skeptical that large pharmaceutical companies are the best agents of delivery.
More weed killer than vitamins in this cereal [Roundup]
Written by Alex ReidPosted November 5, 2018A research nonprofit called the Environmental Working Group has analyzed the amount of glyphosate weed killer found in some popular breakfast cereals. Sure enough, it found alarmingly high levels of weed killer pesticides, in some cases MORE than the vitamins proudly advertised on the box cover.
Endangered tropical plant kills cancer cells & more [Roundup]
Written by Alex ReidPosted October 29, 2018Japanese researchers at the prestigious Kanazawa University have found a rare tropical plant with incredible cancer-killing potential. Studies are still in the early stage, so don't expect it to start showing up in treatments right away, but this is another great example of modern science finding health breakthroughs OUTSIDE of the pharmaceutical assembly lines.
Top psychologist: "We got this WRONG" [Roundup]
Written by Alex ReidPosted October 22, 2018Today's top story is a rare moment of self-reflection from a top psychologist, who says we're misdiagnosing children with ADD. No kidding! If you've been paying attention to the way we treat children, it's obvious something is wrong.
Incredible new probiotic defeats staph & more [Roundup]
Written by Alex ReidPosted October 15, 2018Many of the greatest scientific and medical advances have been accidental. Penicillin, pacemakers, and the lifesaving blood thinner warfarin were all discovered completely accidentally. And recently, another happy accident occurred in the halls of science...
Hospital didn’t treat her… but she still got a MASSIVE bill
Written by Alex ReidPosted October 9, 2018I’m sure you’ve heard about ultra-expensive hospital bills showing up unexpectedly. And it’s a serious and growing problem in America. But have you ever heard of anyone getting an enormous bill after NOT receiving treatment?
Shocking cure for autism and more [Roundup]
Written by Alex ReidPosted October 1, 2018Because we're dealing with literal life and death issues, our work can often seem grim. I often veto stories that come across my desk that seem needlessly dark. But sometimes a ray of hope cuts through. That's what happened today...
Skinny doesn't mean healthy [Weekly Roundup]
Written by Alex ReidPosted August 27, 2018Each week we share hard-hitting health news, breakthroughs, and novelties with you.
Hotel Pools pose SERIOUS health risk
Written by Alex ReidPosted August 9, 2018When it comes to beating the summer heat, nothing beats a refreshing trip to the swimming pool right?
Why this Berkley professor raps about transgender frogs
Written by Annalise MayPosted July 31, 2018In 1997, the agribusiness giant, Novartis (now known as Syngenta), approached Dr. Hayes to research the herbicide atrazine.
4 Ways to Replace Your Doctor
Written by Dr. Geovanni EspinosaPosted May 31, 2017It's high time you told your doctor: You're Fired!
Big Pharma Gets Rich, You Get Sick
Written by Dr. Jack WolfsonPosted May 3, 2017Why are health care costs so high? Between pay and pricing it’s clear to me that we, as a society, are getting ripped off! Here's what we should do about it...
The Dangers Lurking in Your Laundry
Written by Dr. Jack WolfsonPosted March 27, 2017This weekly chore may be causing everything from dementia to Parkinson’s and cancer...
How to Live Past 100
Written by Dr. Jack WolfsonPosted February 14, 2017It's official. The life expectancy in the United States is going down. Dr. Jack Wolfson explains why this trend is headed in the wrong direction...