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07/03/2017 / By Tim Wesley

CONFIRMED: Pesticides really are decimating honeybee pollinators by killing workers and queens

They had it coming. Beekeepers weren’t too surprised when studies came out and confirmed that neonic pesticides were killing worker and queen bees. The study published in Journal Science found that 25 percent of bees that were exposed to high levels of neonic pesticides lose their lives. Study co-author Amro Zayed from the Toronto York University […]

06/28/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Resveratrol compound in grapes found to kill cancer stem cells

The answer to preventing colon cancer could be literally dangling in front of you. That is, if you’re in a vineyard. Scientists have recently discovered that grapes could hold the answer to killing colon cancer stem cells. Researchers from the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute have found a potential cure for colon cancer. They discovered […]

06/22/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Probiotics found to protect honey bees from toxic effects of pesticides

Probiotics — the live bacteria found inside your gut — can be the answer to saving mankind. According to a recent study from Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University, probiotics can protect honey bees from the fatal side effects of pesticides that people use to protect their crops. Honey bees play an important role in […]

06/20/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Prebiotics found to reduce body fat in overweight children

A new study published in Gastroenterology discussed a possible new tool in helping overweight or obese children shed off the unwanted pounds. According to the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), prebiotics can help reduce body fat in children by modifying their gut microbiota. “This is a well-designed trial that demonstrates how a prebiotic could potentially help combat […]

06/20/2017 / By Tim Wesley

New device detects presence of life-threatening superbugs in just two minutes

Mankind may soon have the weapon it needs to win the battle against superbugs. Scientists from the University of Birmingham have created a handheld device that can detect the presence of antibiotic-resistant bacteria (superbugs) by screening blood, saliva, and urine in less than two minutes. This is a very powerful device to have in your […]

06/13/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Vegetarian diets found to be the most effective way to lose weight, reveals new study

The answer to a trimmed waistline and leaner body isn’t that complicated at all. There’s no need for fancy fad diets or expensive supplements to shed off those unwanted pounds and stay in shape. All you need to do is stuff your plate with more greens because, according to a new study published in the […]

06/10/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Breakthrough new material could finally end cracked screens on mobile devices

The end is near. For cracked smartphone screens, that is. Thanks to a collaboration between international researchers from the Queen’s University in Belfast, Stanford University, the University of California and the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan, every smartphone and gadget user in the world can stop worrying about cracking their screens. Published in […]

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