A vocal coalition of Michiganders is taking to the streets — and their local city council meetings — to oppose the growing intrusion of privacy and personal safety with state utility companies transitioning to “smart” meters. Reports indicate that thousands of folks have already opted out, and new legislation is pending to make these opt-outs […]

Mysterious plumes of radioactive iodine-131 are turning up all throughout Europe, sources say, but authorities are at a loss as to where they’re coming from. Reports indicate that Spain, France, Germany, Poland, Finland, Norway, and the Czech Republic have all detected very low levels of the nuclear substance, but that the source of this exposure […]

A new report by the Swedish Radiation Protection Foundation, Stralskyddsstiftelsen, has concluded that ever-increasing rates of both brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors, particularly in Denmark, may be caused by persistent exposure to radiation from mobile phones, microwaves, and other “smart” technology devices that pervade modern society. Published on January 20, the report shows […]

One of the most popular names in sunscreen, Banana Boat, is getting a lot of bad press after customers complained about the company’s products failing to protect against sunburns. At least six people in Australia, four of them parents of young children, reported to News.com.au that, despite using some of the highest SPF (sun protection […]

Like tattoos, body piercings are a popular rite of passage for many people looking to stand out from the crowd. As many as 83 percent of all Americans, according to the latest statistics, have at least one piercing on their earlobes, while 14 percent have at least one piercing somewhere else on their bodies. But […]

As part of a joint project with Amazon.com, LG Electronics is planning to unveil a new “smart” refrigerator equipped with cameras and other spying equipment designed to monitor what people eat and keep track of their food purchasing habits. The refrigerator will reportedly work in tandem with Amazon’s “Echo” device to listen to, watch and […]

Laptops are overtaking desktops for personal use. One of the main reasons why a laptop seems to be the preferred device these days is its ability to be used virtually anywhere, including your bed, couch or a bench in the park. However, if you like to use your laptop while you’re sitting on the sofa, […]

Could visiting a chiropractor really help children with autism? A case study published in the journal Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research suggests that may just be the case. The study followed an adopted three-year-old little girl diagnosed with autism. Born at 28-weeks to a mother with a history of drug abuse, the little girl had exhibited abnormal […]