“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]

One of the most important activities we do throughout our lives is learn. And when it comes to our health, the more we expand our knowledge of the way the body works, what it requires, and the areas of deficiency... [More]

Recently a friend of mine I’ll call Jody commented on how Activia® yogurt had “fixed” her irregularity problems. Knowing I worked at a lab that does stool testing, she figured I’d be able to explain this amazing phenomenon to her. I deferred, saying there is way too much ... [More]

Years ago, when I first heard about the forced, artificial transfer of a gene from one species into the DNA of a completely different species for the supposed purpose of creating a “better” organism for commercial interests, I was intrigued, even as the hair on the back of my neck stood ... [More]

I was hanging out at Whole Foods Market (WFM) last night. It was the Grand-Opening day. Kind of embarrassing to admit such a thing would get me going, but it did. Finally, one opened in Connecticut near enough to me where it might actually be a realistic shopping option. Yay. I do support our local ... [More]