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08/08/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

The under-recognized epidemic: Millions of people are suffering from mercury poisoning

Much of the anxiety, depression, and mental illness that plague people today can be traced back to the biochemical changes that take place after repeated exposure to toxic elements such as mercury (Hg). Mercury is one of the most potent neurotoxins, yet it is routinely used in medicine. Millions of people are suffering from mercury […]

04/17/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Heavy metal poisoning causes personality shifts in birds; they become less curious and unwilling to explore new places

You’re probably already aware just how bad environmental toxins can be for your health, but did you know that they can also alter personalities? Heavy metals occur naturally in the environment in small amounts, but human activity can cause these numbers to rise dramatically in some places, and many species are paying the price for […]

01/18/2018 / By Lance D Johnson

Total stupidity of online herd mentality on display as teens challenge each other to eat Tide laundry detergent “pods”

Doctors and parents are concerned about a dangerous new trend that is sweeping the internet. Teenagers across the country are daring one another to eat poisonous laundry detergent pods, part of a so-called “Tide Pod Challenge.” In 2017, poison control centers reported more than 12,299 toxic exposures to the liquid detergent. In a culture saturated […]

01/06/2018 / By Mike Adams

Scientists discover ancient “suicide” tribe that ritually poisons its own food (VIDEO)

Scientists have recently discovered an ancient tribe that ritually poisons its own food. Dubbed the “Suicide Tribe,” this shocking anthropological discovery is sending shockwaves across the scientific establishment. “We’ve never witnessed such self-destructive behaviors in human societies before,” said Dr. Eugene Navarovski from the Technical Institute of Ancient People, who led the research. (See the […]

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