McDonald’s is removing artificial preservatives from their chicken nuggets in an effort to appease and attract health conscious customers. The behemoth fast food chain is experimenting with their ever-popular nugget recipe in order to make a product with simpler ingredients to put consumers at ease. The new nuggets are now […]
Fructose destroys hundreds of brain genes, which can lead to a wide range of diseases, according to new research from the University of California – Los Angeles. Diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and so much are linked to changes in brain genes. Fructose is a sugar that is […]
U.S. suicide rates are up a shocking 24 percent since 1999 Sad but true: U.S. suicide rates are up a shocking 24 percent since 1999. This news comes after a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). From the years 1999-2014, suicide rates have been on […]
Eating dark chocolate helps boost athletic performance Eating dark chocolate helps boost athletic performance, according to a new study from London’s Kingston University. This tasty and deliciously healthy may give the athletes of today an edge. Dark chocolate (organic and at least 70% cacao) is widely considered a super food […]
Children are being poisoned by laundry detergent pods, according to a new study. These pods are becoming a rising safety concern for kids, as thousands are being poisoned every year. The study from the Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus included over 60,000 children under 6 years old. […]
Vitamin D cuts cancer risk by up to 67 percent Vitamin D cuts cancer risk by up to 67 percent, according to new research from the Institute of Medicine. Checking your vitamin D status is important. “Ideally, you want to maintain a vitamin D level of 40 to 60 ng/ml […]
According to a new study, fast food contains a hormone-disrupting chemical called phthalate. Phthalates have been the subject of controversy for a while. According to Tox Town, an environmental website from the National Institutes of Health, phthalates are used to make plastic and vinyl more flexible. Phthalates are also used […]
Omega-3s may beat antidepressant drugs, according to a new analysis of previous data from researchers in the Netherlands. Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential nutrients for our health. We need omega-3 fatty acids for controlling blood clotting and building cell membranes in the brain. Our body […]
