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All animals, whether companion, commercial, or captive, under the care of humans, deserve a decent life and a painless death.

A Naturalist and Other Beasts is a medley of nineteen short essays written with the author's unabashed love of his subjects of animals that live in the wilderness.

Although the full potential for fetal harm is undefined for many medications, the Food and Drug Administration determines "best guess" safety profiles for most drugs.

On September 17-20, 2008 Montreal hosted the World Congress on Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Presentations included 4 encouraging reports on low dose naltrexone (LDN).

If you plan to take your students to the zoo -- plan ahead and make the most of the trip. A trip to the zoo can be a educational field to be harvested!

Though generally considered safe and effective, human studies of resveratrol's effects are still very limited.

Methadone is prescribed to prevent withdrawal symptoms from heroin and other opiates. It's use has unique ramifications during pregnancy.

Vaccines promote basic antigen antibody host responses to foreign antigens. This "anamnestic response" helps contain and destroy future encounters with the same antigen.

Researchers at both Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University are conducting clinical trials on promising topical therapies for autoimmune eye disorders.

Get a tasty blast right from the garden by eating basil leaves with healthy vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Having well-defined eyes and thicker, longer lashes comes with hidden dangers that lurk in many cosmetics. Health ailments are linked to chemicals used in eye cosmetics.

What does herbal medicine have to offer sufferers of Raynaud's phenomenon? Hawthorn berry, Ginkgo biloba and ginger are just a few of the herbs showing promise.

Cinnamon is an invigorating spice with a wide variety of health benefits. Cinnamon reduces blood sugar, stabilizes cholesterol, and fights bacterial infections.

Fenugreek is a powerful herb that has been proven to lower blood sugar in both type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients. Clinical trials have confirmed Fenugreek's potency.

Much research exists to support the claims that licorice root provides an effective natural cure for heartburn, gastritis, acid reflux disease and ulcers.

Relaxing and soothing chamomile tea owes its popularity as a beverage to experience passed down through the ages.

Many spices are not only tasty, but also provide antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-cancer benefits, as well as reducing the symptoms of other conditions.

Among ten children who developed autism, seven had mothers who took an epilepsy drug while pregnant, and four had specifically taken valproate.

Two studies look at the way that cell phones may effect the quality of sperm.

A look at the effects of cosmetics and cleaning products on the fertility of humans.

A tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis, that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China.

A good source of manganese, fibre, iron and calcium, cinnamon may help prevent type II diabetes, lower blood pressure and help arthritis sufferers.

Plump pumpkins add a splash of color to the fall garden. Many people grow pumpkins for use in recipes but discard the nutrient-rich pumpkin seeds.

Also known as Indian Gold, turmeric is well-known for its numerous healing properties and is widely used in both Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine.

Foods made from hemp have many amazing healing properties associated with healthy skin and hair, heart support, cancer prevention, joint care and mental health.

How IVF could be hailed as the new prevention of some genetic disorders.

Probiotics are beneficial bacteria. Acidophilus is needed in the human digestion system to aid in lactose processing.

Many women use perfume but most don't know it has been implicated in infertility, cancers and even sudden infant death syndrome in babies.

Researchers at the University of Texas Medical School completed a study that shows pre-eclempsia, a condition of hypertension in pregnancy, may be an autoimmune disease.

Males fetuses can be affected as early as eight weeks gestation by chemicals found in perfumes and cosmetics.

Science tends to look askew at the idea of studying emotion in the animal kingdom, largely because the evidence is almost exclusively anecdotal, much like the book.

The growing popularity of keepsake videos of the baby has raised questions from experts about the safety of ultrasound used for non-diagnostic purposes.

Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) is one of those rare plants with many extraordinary medicinal characteristics and is prized throughout Europe and Asia.

Study shows that vaccine may reduce substance abuse in cocaine-users.

These are the top five herbs to help support proper immune functioning and serve as immune system boosters.

Systemic poisoning induced via many avenues can result in a myriad of agonizing symptoms the average doctor has no way of determining, unless his patients can tell him.

All living things use and produce light, which appears to be key to health. Light energy may transmit information critical to the proper functioning of the organism.

Botox & plastic surgery are accepted as normal for retaining beauty. Even 18 year olds are advised to take botox but are the dangers fully researched.

Broccoli is already known to contain chemicals that assist the body's immune system. Raw broccoli sprouts provide much greater amounts of this protective sulforaphane.

Oolong tea is a cancer-prevention, anti-aging, and slimming traditional Chinese tea. This article will help you find the facts, markets and varieties of oolong tea.

Many medications are associated with adverse effects during pregnancy; some drugs are safe; others might be prescribed in spite of their risks; some should never be used.

All-purpose cleaners are full of toxic chemicals. Vinegar, believe it or not, cleans just as well - without all the toxins - and costs a fraction of the price.

Animal studies show that DES causes an increased risk of autoimmune disease; human studies are conflicting although self-reports by patients show an increased risk.

Pet microchip implants improve chances of recovering a lost pet. But do microchips also increase the risk of deadly cancers in dogs and cats?

Recurrent herpes simplex labialis is a painful and inconvenient condition. Those affected by HSV would welcome a truly effective treatment. Is Abreva the answer?

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most recognizable and well-known disorder on a spectrum of conditions caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

The CDC recently updated guidelines for the use of antiviral therapy in pregnant women with the seasonal or swine flu.

Forteo (teriparatide) from Lilly is often prescribed instead of oral medications for treating osteoporosis. Learn how and why this medication is used.

Price traveled extensively in an effort to determine why dental caries and disease was rampant in modern society. Seventy years later his research remains influential.

Drinking Green Tea may be an easy way to prevent prostate cancer. Multiple studies have shown promising results.