Genevieve Rail, kinesiology professor at the Canadian Concordia University received a grant of $270,000 that was meant to be used towards studying the effects HPV vaccines have on the public. HPV stands for human papillomavirus and it has been ‘linked’ (more on that later) for nearly two decades to cervical cancer. Due to the fact that it…
Each year, around 40,000 Americans – and more than 640,000 people across the world – are diagnosed with oral cancer. Oral cancer can occur in the tongue, the floor of the mouth, the gums and the cheeks. A study published in Oral Oncology was conducted by the Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology with…
The food industry has no shortage of awful secrets just waiting to be uncovered. In the past, we’ve spoken about tuna that isn’t really tuna, food that gives you brain worms, and Frankensteaks. Today’s topic is no less disturbing, and it concerns farmed fish, which Dr. Mercola refers to as “one of the most toxic foods in…
Let’s face it — getting a dream job takes time. Many people may become stuck in a job they don’t like because of financial need or the need to gain experience for a future position. While sticking it out at a job you’re not fond of may be somewhat necessary at times, there are four…
The largest nuclear disaster in history occurred back in 1986 at the Chernobyl plant and we’re still witnessing the haunting effects. In some families, not a year has gone by in the last 30 years without a death directly related to the incident. Put simply, nuclear accidents have the potential to be quite far-reaching in their…
Strawberries are pretty terrible. Well, I mean they’re good but the process involved in their production is awful. They’re actually at the top of the Dirty Dozen list, which showcases some of the very worst our agricultural industry has to offer. In putting the list together, the Environmental Working Group found that 98% of all strawberries…
A strong woman can come off as intimidating. She knows what she wants in life and she’s on a mission to get it. She works hard, she’s independent and she doesn’t need a relationship to define her. While she might not need a relationship to make her happy, don’t confuse that with not wanting one.…
In the world of watch collecting, you have what are known as ‘Frankenwatches,’ pieces that are stuck together from various old, unwanted parts. They’re often sold fraudulently and while you might feel a little sick to your stomach if you paid top dollar for what you thought was an original, I guarantee it won’t be as…
Acute liver failure occurs when the liver stops functioning. It can happen over a few days or a few weeks, and it usually occurs in someone who has had no pre-existing liver disease. Acute liver failure can cause serious complications, including excessive bleeding and increased pressure in the brain. So what causes it? The most…
In your life, do you know of two friends that work together just fine but still can’t seem to stop playing tricks on one another? That’s exactly the sort of relationship your eyes and brain have with one another. If you’ve ever suffered the horrors of sleep deprivation, you know all about the havoc your…
The well known songwriter, singer, and activist, Willie Nelson was born April 29, 1933 (he was born close to midnight, so some sources claim his birthday is the 30th). That’s right. Hard as it may be to believe, Willie Nelson is 83 years old. Willie, a Texas-native, was gifted his first guitar at 6 years…
Everyone knows Vin Diesel from the Fast and the Furious franchise. He is an American action star but also produces, directs, and does a little screenwriting. It looks like he may also have a bit of activist in him as well. In the picture above, which was posted to his facebook page on April 24th,…
