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Study Shows Monsanto’s GM Corn Causes Kidney and Liver Damage in Rats

January 18, 2010 by Caryn Talty Comments1 Comment »

Independent Scientists Concerned About GM Corn Impact

Independent Study Questions Safety of GM corn.

GM corn also referred to as “Genetically Modified” Corn, is under scrutiny again. This time an independent study found significant organ damage in rats. Scientists found side effects linked to GM corn consumption that was sex- and dose-dependent among the rats. Their conclusion? Additional long term studies on GM corn ingestion need to be conducted because there was a clear negative impact on kidney and liver function in the rats that consumed the three varieties in their 90 day study. …continue reading »

Breast-fed children are smarter

July 11, 2008 by Asta Svedkauskaite CommentsBe the first to comment on this article! »

Breastfeeding

A recent study, done by an international team of researchers, provides some of the best evidence to date that breast-feeding can make children smarter. The longitudinal study revealed that babies in the breast-fed (and encouraged) group scored significantly higher in the reading, writing, math and other subjects at school than those who were formula-fed or whose mothers were not encouraged to breast feed during the first 6 months of birth.

These results give a new impetus for the current moms and moms-to-be to consider breast feeding as it not only provides great health benefits but also raises their kids’ IQ. The researchers seemingly attribute the latter to the bonding between the mother and the baby. Although it remains speculative. …continue reading »