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FDA Has Removed Restrictions on Genetically Modified Salmon

March 12, 2019 by Michael Edwards

Genetically modified fish will soon be sold in the United States. The Food and Drug Administration lifted the import restriction on AquaBounty’s genetically engineered salmon eggs on Friday, March 8th. In late 2015 the FDA approved AquaBounty’s genetically modified salmon,… [read]

Hospital Linens Are Testing Positive For Mold

March 7, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

A study published in Clinical Infectious Diseases examined freshly- laundered hospital linens, and found that more than 10 percent of sheets received by a fifth of hospitals studied tested positive for Mucorales, a fungus responsible for potentially serious infections. Cases… [read]

Tylenol Side Effects You Should Know About

March 6, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

You have probably heard that Acetaminophen may damage the liver. But a recent study showed that Acetaminophen may also damage the heart, the gastrointestinal bleeding, and the kidneys. The study also shows increased mortality for those who take Acetaminophen as… [read]

FDA Admits That Flu Vaccine Vaccines for Pregnant Women Untested, Unlicensed

March 6, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

The CDC and other government agencies are recommending the FLULAVAL and Tdap vaccines for pregnant women. The manufacturers of FLULAVAL and Tdap vaccines have not had any clinical safety trials with pregnant mothers and the vaccines are not licensed for… [read]

Glyphosate Discovered in Popular Beer and Wine

February 28, 2019 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: April 1, 2019

Glyphosate can be found in almost everything we eat, and a new study released by the U.S. Public Interest Research Group has confirmed that the herbicide is also in what we’re drinking. In a look at 20 popular beers and… [read]

Facebook Planning to Censor Anti-vaccination Posts

February 19, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 19, 2019

Facebook is being pressured to censor misleading or “fake” information. Officials believe information discouraging people from getting vaccines may have contributed to the recent outbreaks of measles. Adam Schiff, U.S. Representative for California’s 28th congressional district, sent a letter to… [read]

Glyphosate May Increase Risk of Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma by 41%

February 15, 2019 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: February 15, 2019

Glyphosate raises the risk of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in heavily-exposed individuals by 41 percent, according to a study by former EPA advisors. This is part of a growing body of evidence against Monsanto’s Roundup, now owned by Bayer, that may influence… [read]