dear president obama, please reverse the restrictions on embryonic stem cell research so that the US may join the UK in further studies of stem cells in the treatment of MS. this study in the UK shows tremendous promise.

Symptoms were reduced in 17 sufferers in a test group of 21 after they were treated with blood stem cells taken from their bone ( Read more... )

yet another reason not to eat processed and prepared foods from the grocery if you can help it.

Mercury Found in Commerical Corn Syrup AOL - Jan. 26

Almost half of the corn syrup tested in a new study contained mercury, according to HealthDay News. And a third of commercial food products with corn syrup had mercury as well ( Read more... )

if this isn't a reason to grow and cook my own food i don't know what is. in today's global economy there is a lot of food and food processing ingredients coming from all over the world. quite a considerable amount comes from china. i have pretty much ceased buying any processed foods over the last three years. i frequent farm markets for local ( Read more... )

to repeat wyngdlyon "fuck you monsanto"having spent my high school years working the fields of ohio farm country bringing in the crops, i know the farmers you are terrorizing ( Read more... )

NYC cats keep rats on the run

NY Times
By KATE HAMMER
As efficient as cats may be at keeping away rats and mice, their presence in delis and bodegas in New York City can lead to legal trouble.

has the bureaucracy lost its mind?

“Any animal around food presents a food contamination threat,” said Robert M. Corrigan, a rodentologist and research ( Read more... )

took a look at today's horoscope. interesting how on the money it is.

Moving forward in your life is rewarding and exciting, but every day you do get a little bit older. And aging is aging. Your body may be suddenly revealing its vulnerabilities. First of all, do not panic! If you're feeling more aches or pains, do not ignore them. Taking care of ( Read more... )