Arsenic Being Intentionally Added to Conventional Chicken
The old saying, "You are what you eat," poses troubling implications for public health in light of a new study on chicken meat, which found that most of it contains dangerously high levels of toxic arsenic.
Health Benefits of Eating Pumpkin Seeds
If you are acidic, or even somewhat acidic, in your stomach, you'd probably be thankful that pumpkin seeds exist. Everywhere, people are preparing dangerously acidic meals. To counteract the negative effects of acidic foods and meals, take note of studying and incorporating pumpkin seeds into your diet.
FDA Denies Family's Alternative Cancer Treatment, Shuts Down Clinic
The Camelot Cancer Care center in Tulsa, Oklahoma has been shut down. The FBI and the FDA showed up in April with a search warrant and seized computers, invoices, bills, cellphones, and important treatment that patients were receiving.
North Korea Relaxes State-Control Over Workers’ Salaries
The North Korean government last month introduced a new economic scheme that theoretically allowed companies to pay their workers more for better productivity, reported the Associated Press on Monday.
Fasting Diet Study Tests More than Just Weight Loss
Researchers at the University of Adelaide are putting a popular 'fasting diet' to the test.
Psychiatry's Insiders Revolt Against Flawed DSM-5
The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, (DSM-5) is coming under scrutiny.
Malaria Protection in Chimpanzees
Researchers found that adult wild chimpanzees have developed a certain immunity against malaria parasites
IMF Lowers China Growth Forecast to 7.75%, Issues Warning on Debt
The International Monetary Fund has lowered the growth forecast for China for the second time in just six weeks, saying it expects growth to reach "around 7.75 percent" this year. The Washington-based institution also warned that Beijing needs to make a "decisive push" to launch new market-oriented reforms and raised concerns about a rapid expansion of credit in the world's second largest economy.
Why Natural Gas Could be the Next Crucial Industry for Australia
Well how about that? Life may be grim in the industrialised welfare state for most people, at least in terms of real income growth. But according to new data, Australia is the happiest industrial country in the world! Take that, Sweden and Canada!
Why 2013 Might Be the Last Year You Drive a Car
Most people don't realise their car is actually a powerful computer. Computers in modern cars control the multimedia system, sat-nav, dashboard and engine. And approximately one third of all computing in cars is just to tell you what's going on.
OECD Revises Eurozone Growth Outlook as Europe Poses Threat to Global Economy
The OECD, in its newest report, did not present a colorful picture of the eurozone as it cut growth outlook for the 17-state bloc. The Paris-based organization underlined that the harsh economic conditions in Europe pose a threat to the global economy, thus the European Central Bank should take steps aimed at fostering growth.
IMF Pushes China to Introduce Essential Reforms as it Cuts Growth Outlook
It may come as no surprise that the IMF decided to downgrade its growth outlook for China. The revision was driven by weak global economic conditions and unsatisfactory results recorded in China as well. Indeed, the IMF is concerned about the economic recovery in China and it believes that the country's authorities should introduce essential reforms aimed at bringing a sustainable recovery.
Seventy-Five Percent of Honey Bought at the Supermarket isn't Real Honey
Large scale tests on US supermarket honey now reveal that roughly 75 percent of honey on the market isn't even real. According to investigation by Food Safety News, today's mass produced honey is often times void of real pollen, artificially processed and laundered from China.
Use Meth to Fight the Flu, Say Scientists
The determination with which the mainstream scientific community continues to vindictively reject natural cures has reached a new point of absurdity, as researchers from Taiwan are now touting methamphetamine drugs as a potential new cure for influenza. Yes, you read that correctly.
Father Successfully Treats Son's Epilepsy with Medical Cannabis (Marijuana)
A California father's desperate quest to find a viable solution to his young son's rare form of epilepsy has led him to incredible success in medicinal marijuana.
Facebook Wages Censorship War Against Moms of Autistic Children who Protest GMOs: Exclusive Interview with Andrea Lalama
Facebook Wages Censorship War Against Moms of Autistic Children who Protest GMOs: Exclusive Interview with Andrea Lalama
Annihilation of UK High Street Nears as One in Five Stores to Close
The annihilation of UK High Streets nears, according to the newest report. According to estimates, one in five stores in the UK would close by 2018, leaving more than 300,000 jobless. This alarming tendency, which has been already observed on High Streets, is driven by not only harsh economic conditions but also the growing popularity of online shopping.
Chevron Rather Optimistic About its Australia’s LNG Projects
Chevron Corp., the US's second largest oil company, stays rather optimistic on its LNG projects located in Australia as the Gorgon LNG development is in 60 percent finished.
Coconut Oil Ketogenic Cleanse for Cancer
Growing evidence is reporting that cancer is a metabolic disease characterized by cellular mitochondrial respiratory insufficiency. Cancer cells can only survive and thrive off of glucose and amino acid fermentation. A ketogenic cleanse has been proposed as a means of starving off cancer cell development. The ideal fuel source for the ketogenic cleanse is extra-virgin coconut oil with its powerful immune boosting properties.
C-sections Could Double the Risk of Childhood Obesity, Study Finds
Incidences of childhood obesity have skyrocketed over the last couple of decades, and factors such as processed foods and limited exercise play a big role in it.
Study Finds Western Diet Leads to Advanced Aging and Premature Death
Nutritional researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that what we eat directly determines genetic expression and can predict chronic disease risk, rate of aging, quality of life and mortality.
3D Printers May Revolutionize More than Just Consumer Products - Scientists Can Now Print Human 'Tissue' and Functional Artificial Ears
The age of 3D printing is here - and not only for common household products. Scientists have discovered a way to print a tissue-like material as well as an artificial ear, potentially revolutionizing how physicians approach the replacement of damaged areas of the body. Still in its infancy, 3D printing holds the promise of limitless possibility for consumers and medical teams alike as the technology becomes more advanced.
Google’s Chairman Talks Tough on UK’s Tax Laws
The Google Inc.'s executive top brass has finally commented on the recent spate of calls that the company has had from UK's tax officials. The edgy-criticism came from Google Inc.'s executive chairman Eric Schmidt who is commonly recognized for his snappy 'don't be evil' phrases.
China Sees Industrial Profit Climb in April
China saw its industrial profit climb in April as the energy and automotive sectors visibly accelerated. Yet the Chinese officials pour cold water on hopes that the economy will recover at the faster pace.
Facebook Phone HTC First Flops in US, Will Not Debut in UK
Technology news bytes are doing the rounds speak of the huge disappointment of Facebook fans in the US on the failure of the first social-network-on-a-phone model HTC First, also called Facebook Phone. Noting on the poor customer response, Everything Everywhere Limited, UK's carrier looking to launch the Facebook Phone in the country, too has cancelled the pre-orders of the Facebook Phone.
USITC says Xbox does not infringe Google’s design
On the 23rd of May, Google Inc. was at the receiving end of a suit it had filed against Microsoft Corp. The Android software major had sued for royalties from Microsoft Corp. owed to Motorola Mobility on the use of a number of communication patents employed in the Xbox game system and Windows Operating System.
Bad Days are Gathering Over China’s Manufacturing in May
Apparently, signs of the China's economic recovery are weakening as the latest flash manufacturing PMI showed that factory activity slumped significantly in May. Data released by HSBC Holdings Plc indicated that the economic growth of the world's second economy was visibly slackening in the second quarter of the year. It seems that bad days are gathering over China's manufacturing.
More Background Noise From Ben Bernanke
Yesterday we wondered whether Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in his speech to Congress, would come out in support of his colleagues (and the banks) or whether he'd speak with one eye on his legacy. Turns out he's managed to do both!
China’s Bird Flu Outbreak Cost Industry Losses of $6.5bn
While the spread of H7N9 virus appears to have been brought under control in China, public healthcare experts say the bird flu outbreak has cost the country's poultry industry more than 40 billion yuan ($6.5 billion) in losses despite Beijing's swift actions to contain the outbreak.
Marijuana Cannabinoids Slow Brain Degradation and Aging; Reverse Dementia
The human brain contains an extensive network of special receptor sites that modulate nervous system function only when activated by the appropriate cannabinoid compounds, many of which are found in abundance in the marijuana plant.