Weight Loss Reverses Type 2 Diabetes

Obese people with type 2 diabetes who lost weight through gastric banding surgery, according to a recent study, also experienced a reversal of diabetes. John Dixon, author of the study, found these results and more. Gut hormones may be the future of diabetes treatment. I interview Dr. Dixon and write about this [...]

Molokai’s Only Hotel Resort to Close

The residents of Molokai refuse to sell the island to luxury real estate developers. In community planning meetings, they asked why would-be-newcomer rich people should be allowed to flush more water down their toilets in a day than the entire island has available. Good question that the developers couldn’t answer, along with many [...]

New Vegan Restaurant in Haiku Maui

Along Maui’s north shore, not far from world-famous Ho’okipa beach, tiny Haiku town is nestled in the jungle. With a growing roster of local restaurants, all of which serve plenty of fare for meat-lovers, the Temple of Peace (located at 575 Haiku Road) has started offering vegan cuisine at their dining club, Higher Taste.
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Hawaii Volcano National Park Closed Due to Toxic Air

Toxic air prompted officials to close Hawaii’s Volcano National Park today and evacuate about 2,000 visitors. People in five neighborhoods and one school around Volcano National Park were also evacuated to hotels and an emergency Red Cross shelter in Hilo. People were warned to be aware of respiratory problems, as these conditions could [...]