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Eggs reduce type 2 diabetes risk

Eggs reduce type 2 diabetes risk

New research from the University of Eastern Finland shows that eggs reduce type 2 diabetes risk. According to Healthline: “Type 2 diabetes is a common and increasingly prevalent illness that is largely preventable… 29.1 million people in the United States have diabetes, 8.1 million of whom may be undiagnosed and […]

by April 10, 2015
Roundup herbicide triggers antibiotic resistance

Roundup herbicide triggers antibiotic resistance

The most commonly used weed-killing spray Roundup was recently labeled as “probably cancer-causing to humans” by the World Health Organization. Now, the first study of its kind reveals that the Roundup herbicide triggers antibiotic resistance. According to the Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics (APUA): “Antibiotic resistance occurs when […]

by April 9, 2015
Drug resistant Shigellosis spreading in the United States

Drug resistant Shigellosis spreading in the United States

On April 3, 2015, the CDC released a statement about the drug resistant Shigellosis spreading in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): “Shigellosis is an infectious disease caused by a group of bacteria called Shigella. Most who are infected with Shigella develop diarrhea, […]

by April 8, 2015
Highly processed foods dominate the U.S. grocery market

Highly processed foods dominate the U.S. grocery market

An analysis from The University of North Carolina on grocery purchases shows that highly processed foods dominate the U.S. grocery market, as they make up 60 percent of the calories that Americans buy. These highly processed foods usually have more sugar, fat, and sodium than foods that are less processed. […]

by April 4, 2015
Eating eggs with vegetables increases nutrient absorption

Eating eggs with vegetables increases nutrient absorption

New research from Purdue University shows that eating eggs with vegetables increases nutrient absorption. Since the new U.S. Dietary Guidelines lessened the notion of cholesterol being harmful, this news about eggs could not have come at a better time. “Americans under consume vegetables, and here we have a way to […]

by April 3, 2015
Pineapple extract may kill cancer cells

Pineapple extract may kill cancer cells

Chemotherapy is the most common treatment for cancer today. There are side effects to chemotherapy, however, the main one being that it destroys the immune system. One of the reasons why conventional cancer treatment is such a dismal failure in the United States is because it relies on chemotherapy, says […]

by April 2, 2015
Leafy greens keep the brain sharp

Leafy greens keep the brain sharp

Simply eating leafy green vegetables like kale, spinach, mustard greens, and more could help slow down cognitive decline. New research from the Rush University Medical Center shows that leafy greens keep the brain sharp. “Losing one’s memory or cognitive abilities is one of the biggest fears for people as they […]

by April 1, 2015
Frankincense beats chemotherapy at treating ovarian cancer

Frankincense beats chemotherapy at treating ovarian cancer

According to new research from Leicester University, there may be a new treatment for ovarian cancer.

by March 29, 2015