Aug 31, 2015 09:55AM
British scientists have discovered that a class of polyphenols found in some foods and herbs defends against cancer growth and blocked arteries.
Instead of re-engineering nature to restore former ecosystems, some scientists advocate welcoming invasive species as proof of nature’s dynamism.
A solar-powered machine that pulls salt out of water may be what’s needed in thirsty locales around the globe.
Teenagers feel less prayerful than any generation in the last six decades, pollsters have found.
Hydrogen fuels, which produce zero emissions, are in testing to operate Chinese trams.
A free, online global movement program is inspiring participants by teaching ways to heals conflicts using peace as the new baseline.
The oldest, largest and most inclusive gathering of all faiths and traditions will be held in Salt Lake City, where international spiritual leaders will come together to share wisdom and best practices for dealing with global issues.
The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.
The House of Representatives has voted in favor of what many are calling the "DARK Act (Denying Americans the Right to Know." Take action to contact senators and let them know we want transparency on food labels.
Jul 31, 2015 10:49AM
A UK study shows that the closer a couple sleeps, the happier their relationship tends to be.
Melancholy music can raise feelings of peace, tenderness, wonder and transcendence in us, say Berlin researchers.
Jul 31, 2015 10:19AM
Concerned about links between electromagnetic fields and cancer, 190 scientists from 39 nations are calling for protective guidelines governing exposure.
A new test available for $119 allows tap water, urine and breast-milk testing for levels of the controversial Roundup pesticide commonly found in food and farm water run-offs.
Adults with poor cholesterol that nibbled on 1.5 ounces of shelled pistachios a day for three months raised their HDL “good cholesterol” levels and reduced arterial stiffness.
Twenty minutes a day of abdominal massage relieved chronic constipation in 87 percent of children participating in a University of Washington study.
Jul 31, 2015 10:18AM
As trains and buses grow more popular, cities are expanding their fleets and adding more routes.
Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutc...
After surviving 250 million years while barely evolving, the horseshoe crab is about to be designated an endangered species.
Turkey plans to reuse tons of discarded pistachio shells as an energy source in its first eco-city.
A Boston startup allows “sun partners” without solar units to buy units of energy from “sun hosts” with rooftop panels.
Throwaway diapers, a leading bane of landfills, have been cleverly converted by Mexican researchers into material for mushroom beds.
Perhaps the most surprising Amazon bestsellers are coloring books for adults!
In March, carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere reached their highest point in two million years.
Pregnant women that eat lots of fruits and veggies give birth to babies with higher birth weight, which is linked to better brain development throughout the infant’s life.
Jun 30, 2015 10:14AM
Did you know that crickets contain as much omega-3 fatty acids as salmon? The next wave of food options may turn out to be insects, which can be as much as 80 percent protein by weight.
The EPA is permitting almost a dozen oil fields in Wyoming to pump out onto the land millions of gallons of putrid water laced with toxic chemicals, endangering crops and wildlife.
Mushroom’s amazing antiviral, pesticidal and remediative properties are being harnessed to clean up toxic waste sites and restore polluted fish habitats.
Legendary musician Neil Young and his new band, Promise of the Real, are calling out agribusiness giant Monsanto’s practices with a new album, The Monsanto Years, and a summer concert tour.
Iranian carpal-tunnel patients that rubbed flaxseed oil on their wrist for four weeks reported significantly less pain and more mobility.
To make U.S.-caught fish affordable and obtainable, fisheries are connecting directly with local consumers.
A Vermont law requiring GMO labels has been ruled constitutional by a federal court, but likely faces another court challenge from the food industry.
Our food supply depends on the quality of our topsoil, and with strategies as simple as a rain garden and paving stones, we can start to protect it right at home.
Dwelling on a stressful event—such as a public speaking performance—raises levels of C-reactive protein, an inflammation marker linked to heart disease.
Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will phase out sales of neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading factor in the disastrous global bee decline.
Scientists have found that letting high-risk children eat peanuts before their first birthday sharply slashes their allergy risk.
Trees, grass, apples and bananas are among the genetically modified products entering the biosphere and the marketplace.
Just 15 minutes of mindfulness meditation a day lowered four markers of hypertension in a study of 15 African-American men.
A study of 3 million people concluded that people that are lonely and isolated have as great a risk of early death as heavy smokers, alcoholics and the obese.
British veterinarians found that cats do indeed pick at their food in hot weather—eating 15 percent less—and logically eat more in winter.
May 29, 2015 10:12AM
All kinds of berries protect brain cells from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.
Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL), known as “bad cholesterol”, was reduced by 60 percent when overweight adults added an avocado to a moderate-fat diet.
Having two drinks a day in one’s 50s and 60s increases the risk of stroke by a third and lowers the age at which it occurs, Swedish researchers have found.
In just two months of three-times-a-week yoga classes, older adults improved their cognitive functions, reaction times and working memory.
Chinese researchers report that acupuncture and a prescribed heat therapy were 89 percent effective in treating symptoms of benign enlarged prostate.
Efforts are underway to recruit and train veterans to work on small farms for both financial and therapeutic reasons.
Eight square miles a day of irrigated land is vanishing worldwide due to low rainfall and poor agricultural practices.
To combat rising sea levels and absorb more water, the port city of Hamburg, Germany, is creating 27 square miles of linked green space
Abuse and torture of animals is now classified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as being on a par with homicide.
Once an importer of 70 percent of the world’s electronic and plastic waste, China recently decided to prohibit certain plastics; it puts new pressure on U.S. recycling programs.
Small organic molecules that absorb sunlight have been harnessed by scientists to produce power when built into windows and mobile devices.
Ants won’t bother your picnic or barbecue if you use natural materials like cinnamon and garlic to keep them at bay.
After floating twelve times in sensory-deprivation tanks, Swedish subjects reported less depression, lower pain and better sleep.
Mar 31, 2015 10:22AM
Hay fever sufferers receiving acupuncture plus medication reported a better quality of life than those only receiving drugs.
May 31, 2013 11:04AM
Helpful tips make an at-home car wash both energy-efficient and thorough.
Dec 27, 2012 01:04PM ● By By Laurie Phillips
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), or meridian tapping, uses simple phrases and gentle tapping on the same meridian points on the body that are used by acupuncture.
Nov 30, 2012 11:01AM
We can learn to know our bodies with a much greater awareness than is commonly experienced. In that awareness, tremendous detail of the a...
Sep 30, 2012 01:24PM
Antibiotics have a purpose and they can be miracle medicines. They are used to kill or inhibit the growth of infectious or pathogenic org...
Jun 01, 2008 02:00AM
A new study suggests we add vitamin C to green tea, which significantly boosts the tea’s antioxidants by making them more available to the body.
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