Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 1, 2017. In 1973, the U.S. government passed a law requiring that all children’s sleepwear must be fire resistant. Legislators may have believed they were preserving public health, believing such laws help keep citizens safe. But, to borrow a phrase, the medicine is… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published November 22, 2017. Angioplasty is a surgical procedure often recommended after an arterial blockage has been found in the heart muscle. Your heart requires a strong oxygen and nutrient supply, like other muscles in your body. There are two major coronary arteries that supply… Read More »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 18, 2017. Everyone is capable of learning how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), but according to the American Heart Association, 70% of people living in the U.S. feel helpless during an emergency.1 This is alarming as 70% of all cardiac arrests happen at… Read More »
In an eye-opening interview, I spoke with Leah Segedie, the founder of Mamavation, about her groundbreaking work investigating and exposing toxic chemicals in food and consumer products. Segedie’s organization has become a beacon of hope for health-conscious consumers, conducting independent testing and research to help people navigate the often-murky waters of grocery shopping and make… Read More »