Ed Cara






Alkaline water will improve your metabolism, boost your liver health, and even help you fight off cancer—at least according to its fans. The actual truth, however, is far more mundane. There is little good evidence for these and many other health claim...

The Truth Behind Alkaline Water   Recently updated !






Avian influenza has come for New York City’s birds. In a new study Wednesday, scientists report traces of highly pathogenic H5N1 in a small number of NYC’s wild bird population. Though this discovery may not be directly related to the ongoing outbreaks...

Bird Flu Has Made It to the Big Apple   Recently updated !


Avian influenza has come for New York City’s birds. In a new study Wednesday, scientists report traces of highly pathogenic H5N1 in a small number of NYC’s wild bird population. Though this discovery may not be directly related to the ongoing outbreaks...

Bird Flu Has Made It to the Big Apple   Recently updated !




Just how far would you be willing to go to avoid the dreaded hangover? Researchers in Switzerland have developed an oral gel meant to prevent booze from breaking down into the toxic compounds most responsible for a hangover. In mice, it appeared to wor...

Edible Gel Promises Hangover-Free Mornings   Recently updated !