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02/11/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Green leafy vegetables irrigated with wastewater may contain high levels of toxic heavy metals

A study published in the IOSR Journal of Environmental Science, Toxicology and Food Technology showed that irrigating agricultural fields and green leafy vegetables with wastewater may result in potentially hazardous buildup of heavy metals including copper (Cu), lead (Pb) and zinc (Zn), as well as nickel (Ni), chromium (Cr) and cadmium (Cd). “On the survey of study […]

06/29/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Warning: Cell phone radiation is much higher than what manufacturers claim

A recent report by the Environmental Health Trust revealed that popular mobile phone brands emit radiation that is about three times higher than the manufacturer’s previously reported radiation levels, of which Samsung, Apple, Motorola, and Nokia are the main suspects. In line with this, the French Agence Nationale Des Frequences has issued a list of mobile phones — including details of make, […]

06/26/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Alarming report reveals nearly half of all Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, yet no one talks about weed killer in the food supply

A report by the Canadian Cancer Society revealed that nearly half of the general population may be diagnosed with certain types of cancer in their lifetime. Data from the Canadian Cancer Statistics annual report for 2017 showed that 49 percent of men and 45 percent of women were expected to develop cancer. These rates were significantly higher […]

06/22/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Acupuncture found to be a safe and effective alternative to dangerous painkiller drugs in hospitals

A recent study published in MJA.com.au revealed that acupuncture may serve as a safe and effective alternative to pain-relieving drugs for patients arriving at a hospital’s emergency room. As part of the study, a team of researchers led by the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Australia that examined 528 patients with acute low back pain, migraine, or ankle sprains who […]

06/05/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Cancer rates to explode as global herbicide market projected to reach $34 billion by 2022

The global herbicide market is poised to grow exponentially in 2022, which in turn may further drive up the already high cancer rates around the world. Data from the recent Research and Markets report showed that global herbicide market was valued at $23.97 billion in 2016 and is projected to grow to $34.10 billion by 2022. According to the report, […]

05/25/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Eating REAL chocolate may lower your blood pressure, study suggests

A recent study published in the World Journal of Cardiovascular Diseases revealed that while magnesium levels may play a role in the onset of hypertension, consuming magnesium-rich foods like cocoa and dark chocolate may lower blood pressure levels. According to the study, magnesium may help mitigate hypertension by regulating the body’s blood flow. To carry out […]

05/21/2017 / By Earl Garcia

10 Survival trees EVERYONE should plant on their property

Trees have always been one of nature’s most valuable commodities, and have provided us with immense benefits including food, housing, and different sorts of odds and ends. Trees are essential for survivalists and homesteaders as knowledge of different kinds of trees may guarantee better chances of survival. Here is a list of 10 of the most […]

05/17/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Groundbreaking technology has the potential to generate power from polluted air

A new technological breakthrough may have the potential to generate power from polluted air. A team of researchers from the University of Antwerp and the University of Leuven in Belgium have recently succeeded in developing a new device capable of filtering and purifying the air while generating power simultaneously. According to the researchers, the device only requires exposure to […]

05/14/2017 / By Earl Garcia

VAPING found to be vastly safer than smoking cigarettes, yet the FDA ridiculously claims they pose identical risks to health

A recent study published in the journal of Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis revealed that e-cigarettes do not cause cancer, unlike tobacco. The Action on Smoking and Health noted that nearly three million people in the U.K. use e-cigarettes. As part of the study, a team of researchers at London-based British American Tobacco examined laboratory cells exposed to emissions from a standard […]

05/11/2017 / By Earl Garcia

Apple vows to stop using rare earth minerals to build its electronic devices… did it have a choice?

Apple plans to stop mining rare minerals, metals, and materials in manufacturing its iPhones, MacBooks and all of its other products. The tech giant also vows to make use of 100 percent recycled materials during production to combat the effects of the depleting mineral resources. However, the company was quick to admit that it has yet to discover […]

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