A couple years ago I saw on TV somewhere that people were using dogs as a way to detect cancer. Now, scientists at the University of Oklahoma are creating a “cancer detector” inspired by these dogs. It detects cancer in the breath of patients.
In a study published two years ago, it was found that dogs [...]
Archive for August, 2008
31 Aug
Scientists base new tech on dogs
25 Aug
Canadian Meat Recall
Toronto’s Maple Leaf meat plant is recalling all of their products due to the bacteria listeriosis. So far, there have been at least four deaths, with 17 more being investigated. Unlike e-coli, many people are unfamiliar with Listeria monocytogenes. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), listeriosis is “a serious infection … [...]
25 Aug
Goji Berries
Photo from HowStuffWorks
Goji berries, also called wolfberries, are found in central Asia, primarily Tibet, China, and Mongolia. Some people say they’re one of the most nutritious foods available, and I certainly won’t disagree. According to About.com goji berries improve health in the following ways:
“protect the liver;
help eyesight;
improve sexual function and fertility;
strengthen the legs;
boost immune function;
improve [...]
25 Aug
Review: Suicide Food
I’m sure everyone can think of the myriad ways the meat industry portrays factory-farmed animals as “happy meat.” If you can’t, or need even more examples, check out Suicide Food. The author, Ben, writes post after post about “any depiction of animals that act as though they wish to be consumed.” Seriously, some of the [...]
23 Aug
A Vegan-riffic Summer
Sorry for the lack in posts over the summer. But I’m back at school (I’m a sophomore now, woo!) and ready to start vamping up this blog big time. Reviews, news, commentary, and anything else that will help Ahimsa’s readers in their vegan lives.
So if you’re just finding this blog for the first time, please [...]
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