Fluoride in water. A medicine turned toxin
Water fluoridation in the United States has been controversial since it began in 1945. As awareness of fluoride’s toxicity increases, battles for its removal intensify.
Fur in children’s clothes: two toxic garments recalled
LAV (the Italian Anti-Vivisection League) notices the presence of toxic substances in some children’s garments containing fur. The Ministry of Health bans sales.
Taiwan bans junk food advertisements to protect children
The country’s new anti-obesity regulations ban commercials advertising junk food and prohibit unhealthy meals aimed at children from offering free toys.
Aronia, inca and maqui berries, to be the picture of health
Dried, squeezed or in supplement form, these berries contain a wide array of antioxidants and beneficial nutrients.
DIY beauty treatments with apples and other autumnal fruits
Autumn is the perfect period to pamper yourselves. Here are a few DIY beauty treatments with apples, grapes and pomegranates.
University returns a 1 million dollar donation granted by Coca Cola to support research in favour of sugary drinks
1 million dollars were returned to Coca Cola because they had been used to shift the blame for obesity away from junk food. This is Colorado University’s courageous choice.
Smog blankets China. Cities registered the highest pollution levels ever
I dati sono allarmanti. Il particolato è 50 volte superiore ai livelli ritenuti sicuri dall’Oms, mentre una spessa coltre ha invaso Shenyang.
Sierra Leone dances to the rhythm of the news that it is Ebola free
Ebola in Sierra Leone is no more, the World Health Organisation announced on the 7th of November. How was the news celebrated in the country? By dancing of course.
Home remedies for dry, chapped hands
Cold temperatures, excessive use of water, manual labour can damage the hand’s protective layer of skin. Here are a few tips to take care of it.
The WHO says sausages, hamburgers, bacon and other processed meats cause cancer
Le carni rosse lavorate entrano nella lista dei cancerogeni stilata dall’Oms. Proprio come sigarette, alcol, amianto e arsenico.