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President Macron: The Antidote to Trump’s Climate Change Ignorance

May 9, 2017 by Tyler Ardizzone
Last updated on: June 5, 2017

“I do know how your president now has decided to jeopardize your budget, your initiatives, as he is extremely skeptical about climate change.” These are the words that the newly elected president of France, Emmanuel Macron, used to empathize with… [read]

The Acne Vaccine Is Coming

April 26, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 26, 2017

Scientists don’t know the cause of acne. They know the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes (P. acnes) is partly to blame, but beyond that, they aren’t sure the cause of the skin condition that affects nearly 50 million Americans every year. Experts… [read]

What is Cascara? Coffee, Tea, Superfood?

April 12, 2017 by Lidija Millonig Atlas
Last updated on: April 18, 2017

After walking into a coffee shop in Washington D.C. recently, I was quite surprised that they were promoting a new drink for 2017 on the menu called “Cascara”, with a subtitle stating “Warm and nutty caramel tones made from the… [read]

USDA Drops Glyphosate Testing Plans, Makes Monsanto’s Life Easier

April 7, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: December 28, 2017

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is no longer planning to test samples of corn syrup for glyphosate residue. Plans to test for the herbicide were coordinated between the USDA and the Environmental Protection Agency and scheduled to begin in April… [read]

How Health Affects Body Odor

April 3, 2017 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: December 4, 2017

What do people smell like? If you live in a developed country, your answer is likely to mention a perfume or a soap or some variation of a product designed to keep people from smelling. The modern person is terrified… [read]

Monsanto Might Be in Big Trouble

March 15, 2017 by Kristina Martin

Monsanto is currently embroiled in a lawsuit from farmers claiming that glyphosate caused their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, contradicting the EPA’s finding that the chemical is “…not likely to be carcinogenic to humans.” On Tuesday, documents from the case were unsealed, including… [read]

Should Patient Groups Not Required to Disclose Funding From Pharmaceutical Companies

March 9, 2017 by Kristina Martin

A new study has found that more than 80% of patient advocacy groups receive funding from drug and medical device companies. The study looked at 104 of the top patient advocacy nonprofits. Combined, they report more than 7.5 million dollars… [read]