Stop Using ‘Natural’ Deodorants Until You Read This: “
Some of the most popular natural deodorants are the ‘crystal’ deodorant stones and sprays. But most people don’t know that these crystal deodorant products contain aluminum.
The crystal deodorant stones are made from alum. The most widely used form of alum used in the personal care industry is [...]
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Posted in General on Feb 9th, 2010
Obama wants school vending machine changes
Administration will ask Congress to rid machines of junk food
updated 3:03 p.m. CT, Mon., Feb. 8, 2010
WASHINGTON – The Obama administration will ask Congress to improve childhood nutrition by ridding school vending machines of sugary snacks and drinks and giving school lunch and breakfast to more kids.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack [...]
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Green Tea Extracts Halt Growth of Prostate Cancer Tumors: “(NaturalNews) An extract made from one of the main antioxidants found in green tea may be able to slow the progression of prostate cancer, according to a study conducted by researchers from Louisiana state University and published in Cancer Prevention Research, a journal of the American [...]
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Posted in General, Political on Mar 15th, 2009
Cuomo warns AIG over year-end bonuses
Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:00pm EST
By Grant McCool
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo warned American International Group Inc (AIG.N) on Tuesday of “significant legal ramifications” over executive bonuses as part of his drive to force rescued firms to drop year-end payments.
“Please inform my office as [...]
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Posted in General on Feb 28th, 2009
Eat fish, eat smart: “
The folk wisdom that fish is a remarkable food has been confirmed by scientists who have found that omega-3 fatty acids in fish oil lower ‘bad’ cholesterol levels and lessen the risk of cardiovascular disease. Recent studies suggest that fish consumption can also improve eye and brain development, help avert [...]
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House holds hearing on broken toxic law: “
Special to Enviroblog by Sandra Schubert, EWG Director of Government Affairs
Yesterday’s hearing in the House of Representatives clearly showed the need for reform of TSCA. All ten witnesses – representatives from labor, the environmental and public health and environmental justice communities, government, medical care providers, [...]
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