Want to Stop Superbugs? Clean up Hospitals: Study
Hospitals seeking to keep patients from picking up infections should focus as much on cleaning up invisible germs as on removing the visible dirt, a British doctor argued on Tuesday
Leaded Lipsticks a Concern for Young, Frequent Users, Expert Says
A Purdue University expert says a recent study discussing levels of lead in lipstick should empower consumers with information to take more personal responsibility for their health.
Monsanto’s rBGH Profits Down; More Dairies Go rBGH-Free
Monsanto Company recently announced that profits from its genetically modified bovine growth hormone, Posilac, also known as rBGH, will fall 16% in 2008 due to “pressure in the dairy business,” according to chief financial officer, Terry Crews.
Study Shows Energy Drink "Cocktails" Lead to Increased Injury Risk
College students who drink alcohol mixed with so-called "energy" drinks are at dramatically higher risk for injury and other alcohol-related consequences, compared to students who drink alcohol without energy drinks, according to new research from Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
Childrens Toy Contains Date Rape Drug, Millions Recalled
Toy maker Spin Master Ltd of Toronto recalled its Aqua Dots toys from North American retailers after a similar line of toys called Bindeez was recalled in Australia. At least three children were hospitalized in Australia after swallowing beads from the toy that contain a chemical that converts into the sedating drug GHB when swallowed
US Organic Fraud Protection Program Launched
In a move designed to stop fraud in organics, the powerful National Cooperative Grocers Association (NCGA) has announced it's creating the organic industry’s first system-wide, retailer-based organic fraud detection and prevention program.
Major Study Links Hyperactivity and Food Additives
Southampton, UK - A new study at the University of Southampton shows evidence of increased levels of hyperactivity in young children eating mixtures of some artificial food colors and the preservative sodium benzoate.
Thousands of Bloggers Unite in Blitz of Green Tips
Thousands of bloggers including a European Commissioner traded tips on Monday about how to confront climate change and other environmental problems in an Internet blitz.
Bird Flu Virus Mutating into Human-Unfriendly Form
The H5N1 bird flu virus has mutated to infect people more easily, although it still has not transformed into a pandemic strain, researchers said on Thursday.
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Commentary
Grooming goes green
TORONTO (Reuters) -- Who ever thought that putting on your face in the morning might be dangerous. On the heels of massive recalls of lead-laced toys, a cosmetics safety campaign has found the offensive metal in several popular brands of lipstick.
Interview
Interview with Dr. Pete Myers
The next great green revolution will likely concern human body burdans of toxic chemicals. The implications are both severe and promising.
Book Review
New Book Details GMO Dangers, Failures
LOS ANGELES, CA. - Author Jeffrey Smith says new science proves genetic engineering is unsafe. Smith, an internationally respected expert on GMO's, hopes to force food manufacturers to remove genetically engineered ingredients from products.