Why Is Breast Cancer Mortality Higher For African-American Women Than For White Women?
White women in the U.S. are slightly more likely to develop breast cancer than black women – but less likely to die of it.
Here’s A Way You Probably Haven’t Thought Of To Reduce Allergies And Asthma
Our penchant for highly allergenic trees and shrubs is wreaking havoc with our health.
3 Strategies Today’s Activist Women Share With Their Foremothers
Sloganeering among Facebook friends is inspiring, but leveraging personal relationships with old-fashioned “shoe-leather” campaigns is still the best way to turn enthusiasts into voters.
Long-Term Study Links Inflammatory Diet To Colorectal Cancer
Men and women who consume processed meats, refined grains, sodas and other sugary beverages are more likely to develop colorectal cancer (CRC), reports a recent study in JAMA Oncology.
Two Simple Laws Could Solve America’s Epidemic Of Violence
Let’s regulate gun ownership the same way we regulate car ownership.
Good News Headlines 2/20/18
While we may be more accustomed to images of animals in their natural habitat claiming wildlife photography prizes; this year things look a little different.
What To Do When You Receive A Thyroid Diagnosis
Everyone has a health story or knows a loved one with a health story that you may be impacted by. Each person’s experience is individual, however I believe that we need to support and empower one another in the process.
First U.S. City To Ban Fossil Fuel Expansion Offers Roadmap For Others
Portland, Ore., climate activists celebrate a win against Big Oil as city- and state-level initiatives gain momentum across the country.
What The Joyous Solitude Of Early Hermits Can Teach Us About Being Alone
Loneliness (feeling alone) and solitude (being alone) are not the same thing. And lessons can be learned from those who have found solitude essential for inspiration.
The Hidden Health Inequalities That American Indians And Alaskan Natives Face
I was an American Indian student pursuing a doctoral degree in clinical psychology in the 1990s, when I realized the stark contrast between my life experiences growing up on my home reservation and those of my non-Native peers.
The Biggest Problem With E-waste? What We Don’t Know.
When your phone stops working or you trade up for a newer model, where does it go? Like any electronic device — from laptops to lamps, washing machines to flat screen TVs — it doesn’t just disappear.
His Traveling Museum Is Bringing Black History To A Town Near You
After nearly 30 years of collecting rare artifacts, this Detroit teacher launched a mobile museum that travels the country educating people on African American history all year round.
Iowans Lead The Charge Against Factory Farming
A sweeping proposal for a moratorium on factory farms is happening in Iowa.
Are Dead Children The Price Of Freedom?
There is a sickness eating at the body and soul of my home country, and it is on full view for the world to see.
How Amazing Hydrotherapy Can Strengthen Your Thyroid And Benefit Your Health
What if there was a free, easy, and better way to make your thyroid feel stronger than ever before. There is, and it comes in the form of hydrotherapy.
Good News Headlines 2/13/18
An elementary school in Utah will now be named for the first black female engineer at NASA, who was memorialized in Hidden Figures…
How The Wonder Of Nature Can Inspire Social Justice Activism
The complex systems of the natural world can open our eyes to a new way of being.
How The ‘Walking School Bus’ Promotes A Safe And Healthy Commute For Kids
Fears for children’s safety during their commute to school means fewer students are riding bikes or walking to school.
What’s Inside Your Coffee Is Likely A Bit Grosser Than You Want To Know
After a year of daily coffee drinking, you've probably consumed more than 130,000 insect fragments.
How Curcumin Improves Memory And Mood
Lovers of Indian food, give yourselves a second helping: Daily consumption of a certain form of curcumin -- the substance that gives Indian curry its bright color -- improved memory and mood in people with mild, age-related memory loss.
Why So Many Americans Think Buddhism Is Just A Philosophy
Buddhism entered into the American cultural consciousness in the late 19th century. It was a time when romantic notions of exotic Oriental mysticism fueled the imaginations of American philosopher-poets, art connoisseurs, and early scholars of world religions.
Daily Astrology
June 6, 2026
Going with the flow is advisable today. The Aquarius Moon is void of course at midnight and all day until dusk. The easy-going atmospherics lend themselves to fraternizing with an eclectic mix of people. Chosen activities may...
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