I'm reading with mounting incredulity the increasingly frenzied reports about the radiation problems at the site of the crippled reactors at Fukushima. The idea seems to be gathering speed that there is some major problem at the site, one that's going to have regional or even global implications for health [...] [...]

To paraphrase an oft-misattributed quote, pseudoscience can travel halfway around the world while good science is still putting its lab coat on. This would appear to be the case for “At the Very Least, Your Days of Eating Pacific Ocean Fish Are Over,” a hysterical blog post alleging that all fish out of the Pacific will be unsafe to eat forever because of leaking radioactive water from the Fuk [...]

Coke is the most valuable brand in history, and “Coca-Cola” is the world’s second-most recognized word after “hello.” However, the beverage itself is an absolute poison to the human metabolism. Coke is very close to the acidity level of battery acid and consequently it can clean surfaces equivalent to and often better than many toxic household cleaners. & [...]

An anti-nuclear lawmaker broke a taboo, drawing heavy criticism in Japan, by handing the Emperor a letter of concern over the issue of the growing Fukushima radiation and the impact on children’s health. [...]

A new study has found that levels of air pollution downwind of the largest tar sands, oil and gas producing region in Canada rival levels found in the world’s most polluted cities. And that pollution isn’t just dirtying the air — it also could be tied increased [...]

Despite the departure of all his neighbors and the unexplained deaths of some of his stock, Tokue Hosokawa refuses to budge. Until March 2011, Tokue Hosokawa had only to peer through the window of his home in Iitate village to confirm that all was well with his 100-year-old family business. [...]

Abby Martin takes with a look at the 50 year long practice of water fluoridation in America, outlining adverse health effects and breaking the myth that it helps prevent tooth decay. [...]

It’s National Depression Screening Day — and a good time to acknowledge all the potential reasons for 20-somethings to be depressed (no job, no partner, no money…). We’re here to help you get out of a rut and enjoy this dynamic decade. The positive news is that these emotions are pretty common and typically pass by the time people hit the big 3-0. [...]

In Washington State, the push is on to vote yes on I-522, a ballot initiative that will require all labels on genetically engineered food! There’s an initiative on Washington’s November 5 ballot that deserves our attention. It’s I-522 and it will require that genetically engineered foods be labeled. If you’re in Washington, it’s very important to understand the opportunity that’s being [...]

Did you know aspartame is made from the poop of GMO bacteria and it turns into poison inside your body? What else might you discover about aspartame? Aspartame is a nasty chemical that’s sold as a zero-calorie healthy sweetener. But did you know that it’s technically not calorie-free? Not a lot, only about 4 calories per gram. [...]

Dr. John Apsley reported on increased deaths in North America that he believes are associated with the Fukushima catastrophe, and the leaking of radiation. There was a spike in infant mortality rates within the first 10 weeks of the catastrophe in cities across the US, and the radiation contamination likely came through rainfall, he said, adding that infants were particularly susceptible because o [...]

In a special overdrive segment, Alex takes an in-depth look at the way our bodies react to radioactive fallout from the Fukushima meltdown with Dr. Edward Group, an expert in heavy metal detox and other detox protocols and creator of GlobalHealingCenter.com. >>>Click Here for Larger Pop-Up Player<<< /* */   Anthony Gucciardi is the Foun [...]