The Green Smoothie: Tonic or Toxin

The Green Smoothie: Tonic or Toxin?

Imagine filling your cup at the fountain of youth. No one would blame you if you envision a green smoothie — a frothy concoction of all-natural nutrients certain to restore your youthful energy and appearance. So what’s with the headline here? How could a green smoothie possibly be toxic? The concern swirls around organic chemical…

Hand Washing Graphic

Handwashing: Top Rx to Curb Contagion

When your doctor or health practitioner suggests meticulous hand washing as a primary means of preventing illness and disease, it sounds like a no-brainer — something along the lines of your dentist telling you that frequent brushing will prevent tooth decay. No doubt about it. When it comes to curtailing colds, eradicating drug-resistant infections and…

Opioid Infographic

When Doctor-Prescribed Opioids Cross the Line

More than 2 million people in this country suffer from substance use disorders related to opioid pain relievers, according to research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). And in most of these cases, medical doctors legitimately prescribed these opiates to their patients, ranging from triathletes with torn ligaments to backyard gardeners with…