Tobacco Industry is Big Plastic Polluter

Cigarette butts are the most common source of plastic pollution in the global environment, surpassing bottles, plastic bags and food wrappers. Read More »

United Nations to Better Represent Indigenous Peoples

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues called on governments, courts and UN agencies to implement mechanisms to support and protect Indigenous peoples’ lands and lives. Read More »

Brazilian Atlantic Forest Faces Danger

The Mata Atlantica is fighting for its life against overdevelopment, where deforestation surged 66 percent last year. Read More »

Abandoned Farmland Regeneration Can Mitigate Climate Change

Rural outmigration is leaving cropland abandoned, affording an opportunity for ecological restoration and carbon sequestration that could lead to a positive impact on the climate crisis. Read More »

Fashion Industry Sustainability Campaigns Fall Short

A recent report finds that environmental certification programs claiming to verify the sustainability of fashion brands facilitate “greenwashing” for the apparel industry. Read More »

Follow a Mediterranean Diet to Tackle Depression

Eating a Mediterranean diet can help to significantly lower levels of depression and improve quality of life. Read More »

Avoid Anti-Inflammatory Drugs to Lower Long-Term Pain Risk

Taking anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief can actually lead to chronic long-term pain, say researchers. Read More »

Eat Green and Orange Produce to Lower Dementia Risk

Researchers have found that green veggies and orange fruits can help stave off dementia. Read More »

Optimize Gut Health in Kids with ADHD or Autism Symptoms

The key role that the microbiome plays in children’s health has been documented in a study that links gut health to symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism. Read More »

Take a Social Media Break to Improve Mental Health

A new study finds that taking a break from social media for one week can significantly improve well-being, depression and anxiety. Read More »

July 2022 Letter From Publisher

This bright, colorful issue is a celebration of food. Read More »

How Genetically Modified Foods Impact Our Health

Sponsored Content It isn’t surprising that we get sick when one billion pounds of pesticides are sprayed on our foods annually. Read More »

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: Understanding and Management Through Education and Empowerment

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. Read More »

Recent Innovations in Natural Skin Rejuvenation using ART

Autologous Regenerative Therapy (ART), using a person’s own blood, plasma and/or albumin to volumize areas of skin laxity or wrinkles, is an increasingly popular and effective choice for natural skin rejuvenation. Read More »

Shedding Light on Food Allergies

We’re all familiar with food allergies that cause an instant reaction, such as anaphylaxis, when Immunoglobulin E (IgE) is produced and the immune system springs into action. Read More »