Bananas, Aging, and Painkillers
Leeds professor claims that two experimental genetic alterations of banana plant are harmless to humans, but indicates
precautionary measures in designed function of the genes. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/5fa2963e-4c86-11e1-b1b5-00144feabdc0.html#axzz24whvYY6r
UCSF research finds that chronically anticipating stress invites chronic diseases by causing cells to age more rapidly. http://scienceblog.com/52291/anticipating-stressful-events-makes-you-old/
The world's first test tube hamburger will be served up this October. Scientists claim that growing beef in the lab could dramatically reduce the harm that farming does to the environment. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/9091628/Test-tube-hamburgers-to-be-served-this-year.html
80% of the painkillers in the world is used in America. This abuse of painkillers results in 14,800 American deaths per year. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2142481/Americans-consume-80-percent-worlds-pain-pills-prescription-drug-abuse-epidemic-explodes.html
CT scans emit 10x more radiation than x-ray, possibly tripling the risk of leukemia or brain tumors in children. http://naturalsociety.com/ct-scan-radiation-triples-brain-tumor-risk-in-children/#ixzz1zOaYpBA6
MU researchers effectively treated breast cancer with Apigenin, a chemical found in celery and parsley.
