(Organic Slant) Some nutritional sports supplements marketed to athletes — claiming to help them build lean muscle, reduce body fat and enhance endurance — are secretly fortified with androgens, which are banned from use in sports, a new study from Australia finds. The results will be presented in a poster Sunday, June 22, at ICE/ENDO […]
World’s Largest Study to Determine Effects of Gmo and Pesticides on Human Health
(Organic Slant) The $25 million ‘Factor GMO’ study will investigate the health effects of a genetically modified (GMO) crop that has been in our food and animal feed supplies for many years. It will answer the question: Is this GMO food and associated pesticide (Glyphosate / Roundup) safe for human health? Farmers, retailers, governments, scientists […]
Radioactivity of ceramic diner ware
(Organic Slant) Scientists have measured radiation from dishes that expose you to gamma radiation if you’re in the same room as the plate, beta radiation if you touch the plate, and alpha radiation if you eat acidic foods off the plate. The use of uranium compounds in glassware and ceramic tableware has been practiced for […]
Differences between USDA Organic label and Non-GMO Project Verified Seal
(Organic Slant) One of the unintended consequences in our battle against GMOs and for GMO-labeling is that people have come to view the “Non-GMO” label as superior to the “Organic” label. These days more and more consumers are looking for ways to avoid genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in their food. There are currently two food […]
NEW Major study documents nutritional and food safety benefits of organic farming
(Organic Slant) The largest study of its kind has found that organic foods and crops have a suite of advantages over their conventional counterparts, including more antioxidants and fewer, less frequent pesticide residues. The study looked at an unprecedented 343 peer-reviewed publications comparing the nutritional quality and safety of organic and conventional plant-based foods, including […]
The commonly used antimicrobial additive triclosan is a liver tumor promoter
(Organic Slant) Triclosan is an antimicrobial commonly found in soaps, shampoos, toothpastes and many other household items. Despite its widespread use, researchers at University of California, San Diego School of Medicine report potentially serious consequences of long-term exposure to the chemical. The study, published Nov. 17 by Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shows that […]
Just one gram of turmeric could boost memory
(Organic Slant) Adding just one gram of turmeric to breakfast could help improve the memory of people who are in the very early stages of diabetes and at risk of cognitive impairment. The finding has particular significance given that the world’s ageing population means a rising incidence of conditions that predispose people to diabetes, which […]
McDonald’s says no to GMO potato
(Organic Slant) The McDonalds Corporation has stated that they will not sell french fries made from the recently approved “Innate” genetically engineered potato. The Capital Press reported that a McDonalds spokesperson stated, “McDonald’s USA does not source GMO potatoes nor do we have current plans to change our sourcing practice.” Genetically Modified Organisms and genetically engineered food products have […]
Rapid and simple diagnostic test specific to 2014 Ebola outbreak
(Organic Slant) Researchers have developed a fast and simple diagnostic test solution specific to the 2014 Ebola outbreak. With the current epidemic of Ebola virus in West Africa, scientists are racing to provide an easy-to-use, affordable solution for screening suspect Ebola patients. High-tech British company Primerdesign Ltd, a spin-off company from the University of Southampton, […]
21-day quarantine period for Ebola should be 42 days
(Organic Slant) One of the tenets for minimizing the risk of spreading Ebola Virus has been a 21-day quarantine period for individuals who might have been exposed to the virus. But a new study suggests that 21 days might not be enough to completely prevent spread of the virus. Experts say there could be up […]