Archive for Jon Herring

Could Sunscreen Cause Skin Cancer? You Bet…
by Jon Herring (05/01/2008)

Only problem is that while sunscreen can protect you against sunburn, there is no evidence it will protect you from skin cancer.

Sunscreen: 21st Century Snake Oil
by Jon Herring (04/26/2008)

Almost all commercial sunscreens contain not just one but several chemicals, known as xenoestrogens, that mimic the hormone estrogen.

Cirrhosis of the Liver From a “Harmless” Soft Drink?
by Jon Herring (06/08/2007)

You can file this article under "another reason to avoid processed foods. And now there is news that sodium benzoate itself could be responsible for DNA damage.

13 Reasons to Avoid Aspartame
by Jon Herring (05/22/2007)

For many years, the FDA has been aware of the problems with aspartame. In fact, the FDA once actually published a list of 92 (yes, 92!) side effects and reactions to this chemical.

Eliminate Diet Soda From Your Diet
by Jon Herring (01/29/2007)

If you were to ask 1,000 people why they drink diet soda and other drinks with artificial sweeteners, I expect the vast majority (if not all) would tell you it’s because they are "watching their weight" and these products have no calories.

Common Herbs Pack a Powerful Antioxidant Punch
by Jon Herring (08/21/2006)

Researchers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beltsville, Maryland found that many common herbs used in cooking are full of antioxidants.

Stay Active and Live Longer
by Jon Herring (08/15/2006)

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association shows you things that make you live longer.

The Long-Term Risk of Drinking Soda
by Jon Herring (05/24/2006)

If you think that limiting sodas to "just one a day" won't hurt your health, think again.

Water … Soft Drinks … and Cancer
by Jon Herring (03/21/2006)

The chemical benzene is an aggressive carcinogen. It's known to cause leukemia and other cancers of the blood, even in minute amounts.

Love Your Lycopene
by Jon Herring (02/27/2006)

65 million people in the U.S. have high blood pressure. That's one out of every three adults...