To the growing list of chemicals showing up in human blood, a new study adds compounds that make food wrappers grease-proof.

Called diPAPs, these chemicals are fairly new and scientists don't yet know if they are harmful to human health. picked by AutumnLotus 7 months ago

Menstrual blood can be used to repair heart damage, Japanese researchers said today. Scientists obtained menstrual blood from nine women and cultivated it for about a month, focusing on a kind of cell that can act like stem cells. Some 20 per cent of the cells began beating spontaneously about three days after being put together in vitro with cells from the hearts of rats. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Not sure if this has already been posted on Plime. I searched and didn't see it, so I thought it should go up ASAP for all of you out there still wondering what is going on with the pet food epidemic. picked by indierockcafe 3 years ago

A dog food company was found harassing dog owners whose dogs had died from contaminated dog food. The only safe alternative to commercial dog food is to make homemade dog food. picked by JasonMPA 3 years ago

Researchers seeking new and more abundant sources of stem cells for use in regenerative medicine have identified a potentially unlimited, noncontroversial, easily collectable, and inexpensive source – menstrual blood. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

Angel Food Ministries has distributed low cost food to people for the last 11 years. There is no income requirements, or actually ANY requirements at all! If you eat, you can participate. Distribution in 32 states makes it easy to get to as well for a lot of people. picked by Moe 2 years ago

Food safety in the United States is no longer improving, highlighting the need to reevaluate the way an American meal makes its way from farm to table picked by jLoSsDh 8 months ago

They buy food from a fast food restaurant and photograph it. Then they compare that photograph with the photograph from the ad. Pretty intresting stuff. picked by a1a1l1o1a1a1m2 3 years ago

Blood donors typically get juice, a cookie and a thank you, but the local Red Cross has parked a new car outside a hospital to entice more people to help ease a blood shortage. The pearl white 2007 Lincoln MKX crossover vehicle has a sign that reads: "Win this car. Give Blood." picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

An Indonesian maid has been jailed for six days in Hong Kong for serving her boss a cup of water containing urine. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A movie that examines the health risks involved in the fast food industry and its environmental and social consequences as well. picked by goldy 3 years ago

The head of the UN World Food Programme has warned that the rise in basic food costs could continue until 2010. It blamed soaring energy and grain prices, the effects of climate change and demand for biofuels. picked by mahler87 2 years ago

In the most comprehensive study ever to be carried out into the nutritional content of organic food compared to ordinary fare, scientists found no significant difference in vitamins and minerals. picked by AutumnLotus 4 months ago

How much do we really know about the food we buy at our local supermarkets and serve to our families? Food, Inc. lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that's been hidden from the American consumer. picked by TraumaMamma 7 months ago

Blood Energy Potion looks like real blood and comes in a resealable, transfusion-style blood bag. picked by suebe 1 month ago

Cooking in the wild is fun. Getting sick from food poisoning isn't. Great practical advice on food safety while camping. picked by myrthachang 3 years ago

Food crisis - what food crisis!! picked by topofall 1 year ago

The GLBT wing of Amnesty recently highlighted that in the UK, the National Blood Service still refuses donations of blood from gay men. picked by pocksucket 2 years ago

Scientists have used embryonic stem cells to generate blood -- a feat that could eventually lead to endless supplies of type O-negative blood, a rare blood type prized by doctors for its versatility picked by bernardblack 1 year ago

s there an better way to merge the otaku dual-loves of computers and sexy maids?

The M4125 Maid PC Case does just that by incorporating a Mini-ITX compatible case within the hips and legs, and covered by a choice of one of two maid skirts. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago