Japanese ‘mutant’ chickens are laying eggs with cancer-fighting drugs
Most people eat chicken eggs for their high protein content and healthy fats - but in the future eggs could ward...
Scientists develop tiny robots that drill into cancer cells to kill them
Tiny new robots are proving to be life-saving tools in the fight against cancer. As first reported in the journal...
Hurricane Harvey damaged ExxonMobil refineries, causing hazardous pollutants to leak
After Hurricane Harvey devastated parts of Texas last weekend, you probably didn’t think the situation could...
California adds Monsanto’s glyphosate to list of chemicals known to cause cancer
Ever since the World Health Organization (WHO) deemed Monsanto’s glyphosate — a key ingredient in its Roundup...
Could coffee help fight cancer?
Your morning joe could give you more than just a buzz; it might even stave off the most common form of primary...
New $150 gadget lets your smartphone detect cancer with laboratory precision
While smartphone spectrometers are already being used to help detect cancer, they have only been able to evaluate...
Nutella ingredient could cause cancer, says EFSA
Everyone's favorite breakfast spread is under fire again. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) said last year...
Bayer’s proposed $66B Monsanto takeover is “a marriage made in hell”
With little warning, Germany chemical giant Bayer made a bid to take over U.S.-based Monsanto for $66 billion....
Shining lasers on human blood could help detect tumors
A team of University of Michigan researchers have discovered how to use lasers to see intricate cell structure...
Tasmanian Devils are rapidly evolving to fight cancer
In the quest to conquer cancer, scientists have turned to the natural world for effective solutions. In this case,...
Scientists reprogram E. coli bacteria to attack tumor cells
Scientists at MIT and the University of California at San Diego (UCSD) have re-engineered E. Coli bacteria to...
Scientists find first contagious cancer transmissible between species
Scientists have seen contagious cancer before, in Tasmanian devils, in dogs, and in soft-shell clams in Prince...
WHO says drinking very hot beverages can cause cancer
Great, just great. Are there any of our vices left that don’t have a link to cancer? Super-hot coffee was just...
New US government study links cell phones to cancer
A new study backed by the U.S. government suggests a new link between cell phone use and cancer. The National Toxicology...
Are you eating Monsanto weed killer for breakfast?
A new report from the Alliance for Natural Health has found glyphosate herbicide residue in a frighteningly wide...
Monsanto files suit to keep California from declaring Roundup carcinogenic
Business has been tough for Monsanto in the past year: first, the World Health Organization's International Agency...
Many anti-aging products contain ingredients that can cause breast cancer
Watch out, because those anti-aging products that seem to do wonders for your skin may be doing serious damage...
Steven Holl breaks ground on London’s Maggie’s Centre Barts
The outer glass layer, inspired by the historical roots of St. Bart's, will recall the "neume notation" of Medieval...
Could these covert X-ray vans be giving New Yorkers cancer?
The New York Police Department has been ordered to release details on the covert X-ray vans they have been using...
Toiletry chemicals linked to testicular cancer and infertility cost the EU €592 million each year
Hormone-mimicking endocrine disruptor compounds (EDCs) are commonly used in toiletries, cosmetics and medications...
Antibacterial Soap Ingredient Triclosan Shown to Cause Liver Cancer in Mice
"Antibacterial" has become a trusted catchword in recent years, synonymous with cleanliness and immaculate hygiene—but...
How Monsanto is Turning an Island Paradise Into a GMO Wasteland
Monsanto is conquering one of the world’s most stunning utopias - and it's happening right under our noses. The...
The Netherlands Says “No” to Monsanto, Bans RoundUp Herbicide
The Netherlands is the latest country—after Russia, and Mexico—to say no to Monsanto. The Dutch Parliament...
Creepy Transparent Mice Help Scientists Conduct “Whole-Organism Mapping”
Yes, that's a see-through mouse you are looking at. And yes, it's pretty gross, but thankfully, no, it's not alive....
GREEN BUILDING 101: Environmentally Friendly Lighting for Health and Well-Being
Lighting is one of the most critical—and most visceral—qualities of an indoor space, and the difference between...
Scientists Harness the Power of 3D Printers in the Battle to Cure Cancer
The fight to cure cancer exists in a three-dimensional world, but up until now scientists have had to make do with...
Baking With Splenda Releases Carcinogenic Chemicals Into Your Food
There's clearly something unnatural about artificial sweeteners - and new research shows that the ever-popular...
NYC City Council Approves Raising of Tobacco Purchase Age to 21
New York's City Council recently voted to approve a law that will raise the legal tobacco-purchasing age from 18...
The World Health Organization Declares Air Pollution an Official Carcinogen
Air pollution photo from Shutterstock It's official - air pollution causes cancer. The World Health Organization's...
6 Handy Apps for Preventing Skin Cancer All Year Long
Coppertone My UV Alert Not sure whether sunscreen's enough or whether you should go for full coverage--hat, long...
