- By Laura Sinpetru
- January 10th, 2013
Half the Food People Buy Ultimately Gets Thrown Away
This sabotages both efforts to promote sustainability and personal budgets
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 29th, 2012
Fukushima Nuclear Disaster Made Kids Fat
Because of radiations risks, children were forced to spend too much time indoors
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 22nd, 2012
Santa’s Plump Figure Sets a Bad Example for Children
As long as Santa is obese, who’s to tell kids to not eat too many cookies
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 21st, 2012
Mealworms and Superworms: The Chicken and Beef of the Future
These sources of protein have the potential to replace livestock, study says
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 21st, 2012
MRSA: Potentially Deadly Superbug Found in British Milk
Antibiotics have no effect on this superbug strain, specialists explain
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 19th, 2012
Study Finds Lead in Shopping Bags
Solid-colored shopping bags might pose risks to public health, new report states
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 18th, 2012
New Diet Pepsi Taste, Courtesy of a Second Artificial Sweetener
The new formula will keep the beverage from degrading as times goes by
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 15th, 2012
Air Pollution Now Linked to 3.2 Million Premature Deaths Yearly
Study says air pollution made it all the way into the top ten global health risks
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 15th, 2012
Golden Corral Restaurant Closes Following 167 Reported Cases of Food Poisoning
This budget buffet and steak house voluntarily agreed to no longer serve customers
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 14th, 2012
Flame Retardant Chemical: The Disgusting Ingredient in Gatorade
Petition started by 15-year-old girl asks people to stay clear of this sports drink
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 6th, 2012
Global Warming Changes Spain's Christmas Menu
Overfishing also had a say in their eating less octopus and more spider crab
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 6th, 2012
Salmons in the Great Lakes Carry Contaminants Upstream
Other fish species might also become contaminated, specialist warns
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 5th, 2012
French Men Are Losing Their Ability to Father Children, Study Says
The average French man is now roughly 30% less fertile than he used to be, new study says
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 4th, 2012
Mercury Pollution Found to Contaminate Seafood
Though released in the air, mercury makes its way into seas and oceans
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 4th, 2012
Tap Water Gets the Blame for Food Allergies
Contaminated fruits and vegetables are also listed as "suspects"
- By Laura Sinpetru
- December 4th, 2012
Lead Found in Lipstick Considered a Threat to One's Mental Health
Study finds traces of lead in lipstick, argues that the exposure can affect one's IQ
- By Laura Sinpetru
- November 28th, 2012
Most Pork in the US Is Contaminated with Yersinia Bacteria
69% of the tested products contained this pathogen, Consumer Reports explains