Atrazine is an herbicide that was first used in the United States in 1959 and has since been used widely on farms to fight weeds in corn, grain, and other crops. Although its primary use is in corn fields, it has also been used on sod farms and residential lawns in the... [More]

While you sit around, your gut microbes ferment carbohydrates into short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate. They also convert dietary and endogenous nitrogenous compounds into ammonia and microbial protein, while synthesizing and activating B vitamins and vitamin K... [More]

Ever have one of those days where you just can’t seem to get it together, where you go through the entire day making silly mistakes like forgetting your purse or wallet at home, wearing one black sock with one navy sock... [More]

Dr. Nikolas Hedberg’s book, The Thyroid Alternative is an easy-to-read, comprehensive, and educational book that can help both patients and clinicians address the underlying causes of thyroid dysfunction. Dr. Hedberg explains the interrelationships between... [More]

“Iron Chef” Mario Batali is showing his concern for the environment. Fans will be interested to know that Mario is introducing a new campaign by the Environmental Working Group to promote “Meatless Mondays.” The idea is to reduce the negative impact of excessive meat consumption by going one day per week without it... [More]