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Mexico Will Give Junk Food Warning Labels; The US, EU, and Others are Opposed

October 1, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 5, 2020

In October, the Mexican government will require warning labels on the front of sugary, processed junk food describing the health risks of choosing these products. The regulation as passed in October of 2019, and now the United States, Canada, the… [read]

Coronavirus Death Toll Surpasses One Million Worldwide

September 30, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: October 5, 2020

More than a million people have died from coronavirus according to a count from John Hopkins University. The database for the coronavirus death count comes from the WHO, the U.S. and European CDCs, China’s national health authority, and other sources.… [read]

Elon Musk Says He Will Not be Taking the Coronavirus Vaccine

September 30, 2020 by Sage Edwards
Last updated on: October 2, 2020

In a recent appearance on the New York Times podcast “Sway” with Kara Swisher, Elon Musk reported that neither he nor his children would be getting a coronavirus vaccine when it’s readily available. “I’m not at risk, and neither are… [read]

Berkeley Bans Candy, Sugary Drinks, and Junk Food at the Checkout Aisle

September 30, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: October 5, 2020

The city of Berkeley, California continues its quest to make its residents healthier, becoming the first city in the United States to ban sugary candy, sodas, and other junk foods from the checkout aisle. The banned food items are those… [read]

FDA Acknowledges Amalgam Fillings Potential Harm for Pregnant Women & Children

September 28, 2020 by Michael Edwards

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated guidelines for dental amalgams: Dental amalgam fillings may release small amounts of mercury in the form of a vapor (gas), depending on the number and age of existing fillings, and… [read]

New Jersey Single-Use Plastic Ban Will Be the Most Comprehensive in the Country

September 27, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 28, 2020

The New Jersey state legislature has voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all stores and restaurants. This bill also bans the use of single-use polystyrene at restaurants and paper bags at grocery stores and is the most thorough single-use… [read]

California, New York, Michigan, and Other States Plan to Independently Review COVID Vaccines

September 26, 2020 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: September 28, 2020

The secretary of California Health and Human Services, Dr. Mark Ghaly, announced on Friday that the state of California will be forming an independent review board to evaluate COVID-19 vaccine data. We think it is an appropriate approach to take, especially… [read]