Researchers have known for more than 50 years that eating oats can lower cholesterol levels and presumably reduce a person’s risk of developing cardiovascular disease. Studies during that time have focused on the impact of oats on levels of LDL (or “bad”) cholesterol, which collects in the walls of blood vessels where it can cause blockages […]
Researchers look to Essential oils to Counter Damage Caused by Air Pollution
Certain ingredients in essential oils made from plants such as cloves, anise, fennel and ylang-ylang could serve as a natural treatment of lung and liver conditions caused by air pollution. This is according to Miriana Kfoury of the Unité de Chimie Environnementale et Interactions sur le Vivant, Université du Littoral Côte d’Opale in France and […]
New Study Confirms Neonicotinoid Pesticides Link to Colony Collapse
The world’s best-selling insecticide may impair the ability of a queen honey bee and her subjects to maintain a healthy colony, says new research led by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln entomologist. The research examined the effects of imidacloprid, which belongs to a popular class of nicotine-based insecticides known as neonicotinoids. Honey bees often become exposed […]
Babyganics Named in Class Action Lawsuit
via Happi A class action lawsuit has been filed in federal district court in New York against KAS Direct LLC, alleging that the company uses deceptive marketing and business practices to promote its Babyganics line of infant-oriented health, hygiene, and personal-care and household cleaning products. The suit alleges that consumers have become increasingly concerned about […]
Ginger and chili peppers could work together to lower cancer risk
For many people, there’s nothing more satisfying than a hot, spicy meal. But some research has suggested that capsaicin, the compound that gives chili peppers their kick, might cause cancer. Now researchers show in mouse studies that the pungent compound in ginger, 6-ginergol, could counteract capsaicin’s potentially harmful effects. In combination with the capsaicin, 6-gingerol […]
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