National Academy of Sciences Panel Agrees With EPA Analysis of the Risks of PERC PERC really is a "likely human carcinogen," the National Academy of Sciences says.PERC is a chemical known as perchloroethylene or tetrachloroethylene. It's the solvent used by...

On last night's Colbert Report, Stephen interviewed author Jonathan Safran Foer, whose new book, Eating Animals, is a startling exposé of the factory-farmed meat industry.   Buy EATING ANIMALS now from Amazon.com   The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm...

Many overweight teens don't think they are, according to an article in The Journal of American Academy of Pediatrics. Referring to the February article, "Where Perception Meets Reality: Self-Perception of Weight in Overweight Adolescents," CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer...

Study Says 2 Sodas Per Week Raises Pancreatic Cancer Risk; Beverage Industry Says (surprise suprise) Study Is Flawed Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting pancreatic cancer, according to a...

In the latest edition of OK! Magazine, Lea Michele reveals her best diet secret. "I'm a vegan," Michele explains. "It makes me feel really good and bright." The 23-year old actress is best known for her role in the Fox...

Watching the American Kennel Club/Eukanuba National Championship on TV two nights ago, my husband and I marveled at the beautiful dogs striding and sleeking around the stadium. "Look how happy that guy looks," my husband said of the Siberian husky....

The Obama administration will begin a drive this week to expel Pepsi, French fries and Snickers bars from the nation's schools in hopes of reducing the number of children who get fat during their school years. In legislation, soon to...

On February 6, HBO will be airing a made-for-television biopic about Temple Grandin, who is acclaimed for her work in autism and designing humane handling facilities for cattle. Beloved by many, Grandin, who is autistic herself, was one of the...

The idea had been floated as a way to finance a healthcare overhaul while combating obesity. But the industry has lobbied key lawmakers and financed scientific studies favorable to its position.   Employing a broad-based lobbying effort, the soft drink...

Another miraculous story from the "One Person Can Do So Much" department. Thirteen-year-old Mimi Ausland created FreeKibble.com in April 2008. The site functions similarly to FreeRice.com and GiveVaccines.org, which use online ad revenue to purchase supplies which are then donated....

Many folks still don't get it. There was a hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico in August of 2005.  It caused huge damage in Mississippi but very MODEST damage in New Orleans.What catastrophically damaged New Orleans was flooding caused by...

And this despite the fact that such bagged salads often display claims of 'prewashed' or 'triple-washed' and attract customers who consider them cleaner and safer.   First the soda fountains at fast food restaurants, and now this--Consumer Reports has just...

EDITOR'S NOTE: Based on the controversial sound of our email newsletter, a number of people have assumed that VegSource is critical of or otherwise has a problem with Whole Food's health-incentive program. In fact the opposite is true. We had...

Watch this video excerpt from Jeff Novick's 90-minute presentation on Calorie Density. Understanding a few simple concepts about calorie density is one of the keys to safe and permanent weight loss.  In this enlightening and humorous talk, Jeff shows you...

Ohioans for Humane Farms submitted a petition--including signatures from Ohio voters in 48 counties, demonstrating broad and regionally diverse support--to Ohio's Attorney General in support of placing an anti-cruelty measure on the statewide November ballot. The proposed measure would allow...

Creative Therapy for Children With Autism, AD/HD and Asperger's - Using Artistic Creativity to Reach, Teach, and Touch Our Childrenby Janet Tubbs$18.95 323 pages SquareOne Publishers 2008 It is no easy task to find a teaching technique that can truly...

February's Super Bowl Sunday provides an occasion to marvel at the sheer physical prowess of dedicated athletes who have conditioned their bodies to near super-hero form.But the high-profile cardiac-related deaths of pros like Thomas Herrion and Gaines Adams have raised...

Valentine's Day Treat Erases Anxiety Is the prospect of Valentine's Day two weeks hence filling you with anxiety? Then don't wait for the big day to break out the chocolate. Chocoholics have long sworn that chocolate makes them feel better...

This cross between a toothpick and a toothbrush is new to me but has been around for several years (and may be an old friend for you). Since Mary and I have started using this tool after every meal we...

Protein, fat, cholesterol, methionine (a sulfur-containing amino acid), and dietary acids, which are all superabundant in animal foods, are poisoning nearly everyone following the standard Western diet. Most people cannot fathom this, because it takes four or more decades of...