The late Edith Macefield may have left this world in 2008, but her memory is still living on in Seattle. She did something remarkable, holding onto what she loved with her all her heart, no matter the cost. Her home in the Ballard neighborhood, Seattle, got in the way of developers looking to erect a...
Anonymity isn’t what it used to be. Just ask one of the many people who were minding their own business one day and the next day find out they’ve become a meme. Or ask one of the many people affected by an unfortunate data breach. Hold that thought. Now imagine being a mother who has...
Consumer Reports (CR) found heavy metals in dark chocolate bars from various brands. Although dark chocolate can contain health benefits, these products can potentially cause many health issues. The Consumer Reports researchers tested 28 dark chocolate bars and found cadmium and lead in all of them. These included products from five of the most well-known...
As the winter season begins, a brutal ‘super cold’ has been plaguing the United Kingdom, leaving people sick for extended periods. This phenomenon, characterized by severe symptoms and prolonged illness, has surprised many. The impact of this ‘super cold’ has been felt across the country, with reports of widespread illness and a significant rise in...
Bread has long been a staple food in many cultures around the world. However, in recent years, there has been a growing concern about the health implications of consuming bread, leading to the rise of alternatives like gluten-free or low-carb options. One type of bread, however, that has seemed to be accepted by the “bread...
When we hear the term “environmental pollution,” what usually comes to mind are the toxins we encounter when we venture outside, like exhaust fumes, smog, pesticides, and even radioactive chemicals. However, there is another major source of toxins that are lurking a little closer to home. These toxins follow you home from the grocery store,...
Imagine waking up and finding that you no longer have arms or legs. Or part of your face. This happened to Tom Ray in 1999 at the age of 38. Before this, the former corporate banker was opening up a business with his wife Nic, who was pregnant at the time, when he developed sepsis....
After years of delay, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed banning the use of Brominated Vegetable Oil (BVO) in soda. For decades, BVO, a modified vegetable oil, has been widely used as an emulsifier in citrus-flavored sodas to mix the drink’s tangy taste evenly throughout the beverage and prevent citric flavoring...
Have you ever heard of hedge apples? If you haven’t heard the name, you still might have at least seen one before, not knowing what it was. These large, lumpy, green fruits are odd in appearance and confusing to their finder. After all, are they edible? What can you do with them? Are they even...
In recent years, there have been increasing concerns about the presence of harmful chemicals in our everyday products. One such chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), has now been found in clothing and popular shoe brands, raising alarm bells for consumers. BPA is a chemical compound commonly used to make certain types of plastics, and research has...
Throughout the ages, grandmothers have passed on their treasure trove of home remedies to ensure the health and well-being of their loved ones. One such revered recipe gaining popularity on the web is the ginger, onion, and garlic tonic. Though there is no concrete evidence to support this specific combination’s ability to help every illness...
The air is getting crisper, the leaves are changing colors, and we’re all pulling out our sweaters and scarves from the closet. Autumn has set in and we can already hear whispers of the winter that is following in its tracks. We all know what that means: Cold and flu season. Do yourself a favor...
