What Are the Primary Causes and Potential Complications of Urinary Tract Infections?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common health conditions globally, with at least half of women affected by one or more UTIs during their lifetime.1 While UTIs are about 3.6 times more common in women than men, they tend to be more complicated when they occur in ...
Does Your Bottled Water Contain Nanoplastics?
Using a hyperspectral stimulated Raman scattering (SRS) imaging platform, researchers1 were able to detect single nanoparticle plastics smaller than 100 nanometers (nm) more accurately than before. Researchers were able to identify seven types of plastic particles and count concentrations that ranged from 110,000 to 370,000 particles per 1 liter of ...
Surprise! Everything You've Been Told About Salt Is Wrong
Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published May 29, 2017. Do you believe high amounts of salt provoke thirst and contribute to high blood pressure and heart disease? If so, you're likely wrong. Studies have consistently failed to support either of these notions, showing the converse ...
Pfizer Sued for Lying About COVID Vaccine’s Effectiveness
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Pfizer, alleging the Big Pharma giant lied about the effectiveness of its COVID-19 vaccine.1 In addition to misrepresenting the shot’s efficacy, the suit claims Pfizer attempted to censor public discussion related to the shot. "Pfizer engaged in false, deceptive and misleading acts and practices ...
How CDC Uses False Fears to Promote Vaccine Uptake
Editor's Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 7, 2017. Five years ago, political lobbyist Jack Abramoff shocked the nation when, in a 60-Minute Report, he revealed just how corrupt the U.S. political system really is. As it turns out, it's actually worse than most critical ...
Take Care of Your Mouth to Protect Your Brain
It’s unfortunate how many fail to fully appreciate the importance oral health has on their overall health. The fact of the matter is, the delicate balance of bacteria in your mouth is as important to your health as your gut microbiome. When certain bacteria become overabundant, various problems start to ...
Nitrogen 2000 — The Dutch Farmer Struggle
Nitrogen 2000 is an important 45-minute documentary on the Dutch farmer struggle of 2019-23. Dutch cattle farmers own 70% of Holland, but in 2019, the government began pushing for a forced buy out of 50% of their land,1 claiming it’s necessary to reduce pollution. But for the approximately 60,000 farmers ...
Study: The Anti-Inflammatory Properties of Ginger
Roughly 5,000 years ago, ginger (Zingiber officinale) was a luxury item.1 The root can be eaten fresh, pickled, preserved, candied, powdered or ground and researchers have now found the mechanism through which ginger helps reduce the symptoms of autoimmune diseases.2 Ginger is from the same family as cardamom and turmeric ...
