10 conditions where lifestyle changes could prevent medication
From helping with dementia to prehypertension and chronic pain, these lifestyle changes could help you hop off the medication merry-go-round.
9 lifestyle choices to help prevent dementia
With one in 3 cases of dementia preventable, a sweeping new report identifies modifiable factors in early, mid- and late life that make a difference
Chickens may help solve the mysteries of the human eye
A new study on chicken embryos may help researchers understand how humans developed their sensitive daylight vision.
New pepper is so hot it could kill you
The new dragon's breath chili is killer hot, but is intended to help, not hurt, when used in medical treatments.
How a 14th century manuscript could solve our antibiotic crisis
Researchers are poring over an important medieval medical text with 360 recipes, many of which might have successfully fought infection long before modern science.
Toronto nurse turns medical waste into a stunning mural
After 28 years of collecting lids, tabs, and connectors, Tilda Shalof was ready to turn them into a work of art.
No more dental fillings? Drug found to stimulate tooth regrowth
Researchers have found that an Alzheimer's drug triggers dentine regrowth, eliminating need for fillings.
Cough syrup doesn’t work; these remedies do
We spend billions of dollars on over-the-counter cough medicine, but numerous studies find it’s not effective. Try these tips instead.
Tiny solar cells placed under the skin could power pacemakers and other implants
A typical pacemaker could be powered by solar cells as small as 3.6 square centimeters, which could be implanted under the skin, thereby avoiding the need for periodic battery replacements.
Mobile coworking bus lets professionals work, hike, bike & surf (Video)
This renovated bus is a mobile coworking space that brings location-independent professionals out into the great outdoors, combining work with a hike, a bike trip or a surf ride on the waves.
Man lives rent-free in $950 home on tiny urban homestead (Video)
In exchange for cultivating someone else's backyard for a year, this activist is experimenting with an increasingly simpler lifestyle, documented step-by-step online.
Genetic mutation gives this "tetrachromat" artist superhuman color vision (video)
Ordinary humans can see about 1 million colors, but thanks to a genetic mutation, this artist can see an estimated 100 million colors.
When Will Solar Be Cost Competitive in Your Town? Interactive Map Helps Visualize Grid Parity
Solar grid parity will vary from city to city. A new interactive map helps show how it will spread.
The Week in Animal News: Long Lost Cat Comes Home, Animals Bathing, and More (Slideshow)
A Colorado family that had long ago given up on finding their cat got some incredible news this week, when Willow was found in New York City -- five years later and 1,800 miles from home.
UC San Diego and CleanTECH to Create Smart Grid for Region
In partnership with CleanTECH San Diego, the University of California, San Diego plans to develop and construct a smart grid system for the San Diego region. In total, over 25 local national and global organizations will
Surfboard Swap Next Weekend in San Diego
Now that the summer surfing season has come to a close, (is there ever really an end to surfing season?), it's time to give your board a little TLC, upgrade any thrashed gear and prepare for the big waves of the
Pacific Plastic Gyre Cleanup Results Almost In
Image via: Project Kasei on Flickr Project Kaisei, the mission to research and figure out just what the heck we're going to do about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, made it to the Gyre just a few days ago. Their results: yep, there's a lot of plastic
Four Boutique City Hotels That Let You Use the Bikes for Free
More and more, urban biking has become one of the best ways to see a lot of a city in a short span of time, so it's a no-brainer that more hotels are offering free bikes along with the price of the room. In
In San Diego? Sample the City's Green Scene on the Cheap
While San Diego was not considered a very green city just a few years ago, this sunny patch of paradise is quietly coming into its own by leaps and bounds. Enough businesses are seeing the light, and new green ones are opening
Los Vecinos: First Platinum LEED-Certified, 100% Solar Powered, Affordable Housing in San Diego
Image via: Wakeland Housing & Development Corporation Los Vecinos, the first LEED-Certified Platinum, 100% solar-powered affordable housing in San Diego, offer 42-units of state of the art in green housing. The $17.6 million USD project opened its doors
San Diego Homeowners, Unite for Cheaper Solar Power: One Block Off the Grid Expands Program
If you live in San Diego and find the prospect of banding together with your neighbors to get better rates on installing your own solar panels interesting, then this one is for you: 1BOG (that's One Block Off the Grid ...) has announced that they will
EcoZoic: Cycling Clothing Made From Bamboo Charcoal
Images via: Zoic.com San Diego based cycling clothing company Zoic just released their spring line, which now includes EcoZoic - an organic and bamboo charcoal blend of clothing that is both functional as well as eco-friendly. But while Zoic wants to
2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show, April 3-5
If You're in San Diego this Weekend... You love bikes? You really love bikes and you're near San Diego? Well then, you've got to check out the 2009 San Diego Custom Bicycle Show! It takes place this weekend on April 3rd, 4th and 5th. Of course, best not
Stingaree Nightclub Brings the Green to Partygoers
Image via: Flickr Stingaree Nightclub in San Diego is hosting weekly events titled "The Green Side of Sting" each friday in March. Each week a new, local, green group will host a green event at the club, bringing green fashion, sustainable energy and
Event: Recycled Swimwear Designer Aaron Chang Opens Green Art Gallery
Image via: Aaron Chang Gallery Aaron Chang, popular recycled fashion swimwear designer and professional photographer, not to mention surfing legend, is opening a green art gallery in San Diego, February 28, 2009. Each of the pieces are printed with
Aquaculture Industry Looks to Sustainable Feeds
Experts agree that as wild fish stocks decline and the world's population grows we will increasingly rely on aquaculture to feed the hungry planet. But many conservationists are concerned about the
Resurf: First Group to Recycle Surfboards and Wetsuits
So you hit a gnarly wave and end up on shore with your board in two pieces. Bummer dude. But your green side can't bear to just trash that board that's gotten you through some pretty wild rides. You could repair it yourself,
Better Burgers at Burger Lounge
The Burger Lounge, which opened in 2006, now has 3 locations across San Diego offering organic and healthy burger alternatives for one of the healthiest, if not greenest, of cities. Created by Dean Loring and Mike Gilligan,
Nature Inspires Art in San Diego
Watching the world around us and the changes big and small that occur all the time, sometimes you just have to do something to reflect what you are experiencing. It is this need to create that brings
Surf eCo School Saves Rainforest
Torrey Trust, owner of Surf eCo, wanted to do more to protect the oceans and the environment so she opened up her own surf school that teaches kids young and old about the environment while helping them catch a few waves. Located in Encinitas, CA,
San Diego Fun Runs Support Solar Projects in Africa
Image source: Sun Strides Sun Strides is merging two things that southern Californian's love - the sun and athletic activities - to raise funds for solar projects in Africa. 5, 10, 15K, whatever your passion or punishment, there is a spot for you at the
UC San Diego Installs Unique Solar Shade-Trees
UC San Diego is using one of its free gifts - some of the best solar exposure in the country - to further power and shade the campus. Several solar trees (solar panels installed on a vertical racking system that supports
Encinitas, CA - Latest City to Ban Plastic Bags
Last night, the Encinitas, CA City Council Natural Resources Committee voted to draft a ban on plastic bags, which may include a fee for customers use of any single-use plastic bags and paper bags as reported on
Green Power Sports Tour 2008
One man. One veggie-oil powered car. Four months. 20,000 miles. Today Joe Connor, freelance sports-writer, leaves San Diego for his 3rd Annual Green Power Sports Tour, kicking off at a pre-season Raiders game in Bakersfield. Loaded
PETA to Buy Sea World
No we're not kidding. The San Diego Union Tribune reported this morning that as Anheuser-Busch, owner of SeaWorld, is about to be gobbled up by Belgian brewer InBev, they are looking to rid themselves of their theme parks and
San Francisco Solar Map Lets You Spy on Your Neighbor
This cool, interactive solar map put out by the San Francisco Department of the Environment lets you identify exactly where and how many solar panels are on houses in San Fran. Even better than that, the site has a search
Do You Carry Black or White Pebbles In Your Organic Pockets?
Based on the belief that we carry black or white pebbles with us, depending on the choices we make in our lives (black pebbles represent self-focused, irresponsible decisions; white pebbles represent a life of sound,
Quiet Hero Spring '09 Line Sneak Preview
Images courtesy of Quiet Hero. Quiet Hero, a San Diego based clothing company sprang onto the scene in 2007 and has not stopped running. Their tshirts are quickly gaining interest in boutiques across the US. With themes like "Art you can ride a tiger
Canadian grocer to allow reusable containers for meat, seafood, deli
Starting next week, shoppers at Metro stores in Quebec can go zero waste more easily than ever.
Adventurous couple's van conversion packs in a lot of outdoor gear (Video)
This winter-proofed van is now home to two engineers who love the outdoors.
The Magnolia is an extra-wide 'park model' tiny house (Video)
Coming in at 425 square feet, this extra-wide, modernist tiny house actually feels quite roomy.
All about eaves: Giant wood overhanging roof keeps glass wall from overheating
This is a beautiful house, but it raises a lot of questions about what "respect for the environment" means.
Cold-climate tiny house built for mother and daughter (Video)
This micro-home is a customized, winter-proofed dwelling for two.
All about eaves, Quebec edition
A lovely cottage by Yiacouvakis Hamelin Architectes breaks all the rules about roofs.
Well-crafted 28' tiny house is a beautiful modern home
Lots of luxurious details in this solar-powered, off-grid tiny house.
Sakura is a luxurious modern tiny house for cold climates (Video)
Built on a gooseneck trailer, this big tiny home features a lot of clever small-space design ideas.
Forest cabin enlarged into small birdhouse-like wilderness retreat
An existing storage shed in the forest is transformed into a small modern home with a striking form.
Novio is a warm & minimalist 210 sq. ft. tiny house from Quebec
Tiny houses don't have to be overly cute and rustic, as this little modern home shows.
Thanks to a solar air heater, it costs $100 to heat this tiny house all winter (Video)
In a Canadian province where a winter heating with electricity might cost a few hundred dollars per month minimum, this man manages to cut his heating bill by using free solar energy.