News & Articles By Russel Davis
04/17/2017 / By Russel Davis
Destroy diabetes with a diet that encourages gut bacteria
Following a specialized diet, one that yields high levels of the short-chain fatty acids acetate or butyrate, may keep type-1 diabetes in check, an animal study found. Short-chain fatty acids are touted as the main products of dietary fiber fermentation, and have been associated with a host of health benefits. On the other hand, type-1 diabetes is an autoimmune […]
04/16/2017 / By Russel Davis
Fire retardant chemicals used in your mattress linked to 74% rise in thyroid cancer tumors
Flame retardants commonly sprayed in fabric and fillings in furniture were associated with a 74 percent increase in thyroid cancer rates in the U.K. during the last 10 years, a study revealed. Health experts said exposure to this flame retardants through dust might have contributed to the surge in thyroid cancer rates. To assess this, researchers […]
04/11/2017 / By Russel Davis
Breakthrough allows scientists to track toxic chemicals from fast food wrappers as they contaminate the body
A team of researchers have created a new method in monitoring traces of perfluorinated compounds (PFAS), chemicals commonly used in fast-food wrappers, in the body. This comes just a month after a recent study showed that such chemicals were found in more than one third of food packaging tested. Health experts at the University of […]
04/11/2017 / By Russel Davis
Science journal calls for immediate safety review of glyphosate weed killer, warns it may be causing widespread public health hazards
A team of researchers has called for immediate review of standards in using glyphosate weed killer. According to their piece published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health, current standards in glyphosate use may be causing widespread public health hazards as the potent weed killer, manufactured by Monsanto and sold under the brand name […]
04/04/2017 / By Russel Davis
STUDY: Living in cities makes people mentally ill, while living in the country improves health and prevents early death
A recent analysis commissioned by Friends of the Earth Europe finds that living in the countryside offers greater health benefits than living in the city. Researchers at the Institute for European Environmental Policy examined data from more than 200 academic studies and finds that living in the countryside — where green, open spaces can be easily […]
03/30/2017 / By Russel Davis
5 reasons to keep a bottle of apple cider vinegar in your kitchen
Experts have touted the benefits of apple cider vinegar for years. While many health claims such as improved heart health and metabolism have been circulating the internet, OfftheGridNews.com has compiled five old-fashioned uses of the vinegar. Apple cider vinegar’s long-forgotten benefits Apple cider vinegar has gained greater popularity in both the medical and aesthetics community due […]
03/28/2017 / By Russel Davis
Toxic hairsprays found to cause penile birth defects in boys
Chemical-laden hairsprays prove detrimental to the reproductive health of male infants, according to a new study. Researchers at the Amiens University Hospital in France found that exposure to hair chemicals during early pregnancy may elevate the risk of a genital defect called hypospadias in male infants by up to 80%. In contract, no correlation was seen with […]
03/27/2017 / By Russel Davis
Parsley and vanilla beans are being used as cellular scaffolding to grow stem cell tissues for human implants
Researchers at the University of Washington-Madison were able to grow skin, brain, bone marrow and blood vessels on plants using a highly-specialized, natural scaffolding from plants like parsley. The team observed that certain plant species possess strength, rigidity and porosity as well as low mass and surface area. These characteristics make for a structurally-efficient scaffold. […]
03/27/2017 / By Russel Davis
10 easy ways to detox heavy metals from your body
Full detox, cleanses, and juicing all help rid the body of heavy metals and other toxins. However, certain detox methods are linked to various discomforts such as sore throat, constipation, and body aches. These symptoms may also include nausea, skin rashes, and flu-like conditions. In this article, we will give you tips on how to effectively detoxify – […]
03/25/2017 / By Russel Davis
Living in the country found to reduce the risk of death by 16% compared to city life
Living in the countryside, where trees and open spaces can be easily accessed, may help reduce the risk of certain diseases and premature death than being city-bound, according to a recent review. Researchers at the Institute for European Environmental Policy (IEEP) analyzed data from more than 200 academic studies on the beneficial effects of increased […]
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