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09/21/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Future plastics could be made out of sugar and carbon dioxide, making them harmless to the environment

The future looks brighter as researchers have discovered a way to create plastic that’s not harmful to nature. Scientists from the Centre of Sustainable Chemical Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath has successfully created a plastic material that doesn’t use highly toxic substances that could pose problems not only to the environment but also […]

07/03/2017 / By Tim Wesley

CONFIRMED: Pesticides really are decimating honeybee pollinators by killing workers and queens

They had it coming. Beekeepers weren’t too surprised when studies came out and confirmed that neonic pesticides were killing worker and queen bees. The study published in Journal Science found that 25 percent of bees that were exposed to high levels of neonic pesticides lose their lives. Study co-author Amro Zayed from the Toronto York University […]

06/26/2017 / By Tim Wesley

This secret weapon hidden in your kitchen is an excellent natural insect repellent

Most of the time, people, places, and objects that we don’t usually notice are the ones that often surprise us a lot. Those that we don’t bother giving a second look at or easily dismiss as something that are not too useful almost always end up giving us a pleasant surprise. Take bay leaves for […]

06/26/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Broccoli sprouts discovered to be a “secret weapon” against diabetes

The key to curing diabetes may be sitting on your kitchen counter. Scientists have recently discovered that cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, can help type-2 diabetes patients manage their blood sugar levels effectively.- The new study, which was published in the Journal of Science Translational Medicine, found that broccoli could hold the answer to slowing – […]

06/22/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Probiotics found to protect honey bees from toxic effects of pesticides

Probiotics — the live bacteria found inside your gut — can be the answer to saving mankind. According to a recent study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, probiotics can protect honey bees from the fatal side effects of pesticides that people use to protect their crops. Honey bees play an important role in […]

06/19/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Gluten intolerance may be wildly over-diagnosed, warns nutritionist

Listen up: You are more likely to experience allergic reactions from eating fruits and vegetables than gluten, according to a paper published in the Clinical & Experimental Allergy. Although many claim that they’re allergic to gluten, the study showed that only one percent of people actually have a reaction to wheat compared to the two […]

06/13/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Vegetarian diets found to be the most effective way to lose weight, reveals new study

The answer to a trimmed waistline and leaner body isn’t that complicated at all. There’s no need for fancy fad diets or expensive supplements to shed off those unwanted pounds and stay in shape. All you need to do is stuff your plate with more greens because, according to a new study published in the […]

06/12/2017 / By Tim Wesley

10 ways to easily boost your serotonin levels and live a happier life

What makes you happy? The answer to this question could be different for every one because happiness is relative. But one thing’s certain: Increasing your serotonin levels can boost your mood and keep you from sulking and wallowing because of a bad day. Most commonly known as the “happy hormone” serotonin does more than boost […]

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